[Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka

[Charles Perry]

Great Idea, you might want to be careful though.  Technically if a person 
pays for a ride on a boat there is supposed to be a licenced captain aboard.

Charlie Perry
new owner of White Night, now LeeBitts -- sailing in Maine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dallas johnson" <dallas at dallasjohnson.net>
To: <capri25 at lists.wyc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka


> Whoa, Craggie,
>
> Maybe $50 to $75 with you singing. But otherwise it's easily in the 
> $300-400
> range.
>
> Any boat charter on Mtka is going to be $100 per hour, plus a skipper, 
> plus
> food to up the donation amount means you can hit $500 in bidding pretty
> easy.  While it's no big deal to us, it's a summer highlight for many
> people.
>
> Much of it depends on the expectations of the silent auction and what's a
> normal big donation for that event.
>
> dj
>
> Dallas Johnson Marketing Services 952-935-3465w 952-931-9108h
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Smith, Craig A" <Craig.A.Smith at honeywell.com>
> To: <capri25 at lists.wyc.org>
> Cc: "Lynne Roubal" <lroubal at comcast.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka
>
>
>> Lynne,
>>
>> I've donated Capri25 and J22 keel boat cruises to the First Unitarian
>> Society, including refreshments (wine and cheese) and crew (2
>> experienced sailors).
>>
>> I promote these with "sit back and take in the lifestyle of the rich and
>> famous, or grab the tiller and sail the boat yourself."  I think I
>> suggested $50 to $75.  Maynards is an option, but that would be an
>> additional cost.  Folks usually prefer to see the lake homes with some
>> local history or sailing yarns thrown in for good measure.  Part of the
>> reward is meeting new folks with an interest in sailing.
>>
>> -Craig A.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org
>> [mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org] On Behalf Of Lynne Roubal
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 13:59
>> To: capri25 at lists.wyc.org
>> Subject: [Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka
>>
>> Hi Capri Sailors,
>>
>> Hope everyone is finding fun things to do to fill your time over the
>> winter.
>>
>> I have a question for all of you.  If you had to put a value on on a
>> sailing excursion from WYC to Maynards, or maybe just around the lake
>> for a couple of hours, what do you think the value would be?  Our
>> son's school is having their annual fundraiser and they are asking for
>> donations of unique experiences or services for the silent and live
>> auction.  We thought we could donate a Saturday sail but I'm not sure
>> what I should put as the value.  Any input?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Lynne and Eric Roubal
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