[Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka

[Smith, Craig A]

Lynne,

You're very welcome, but the input continues!

I should clarify the figure suggested was minimum bid which I'd accept.
The actual bidding went far beyond - and that included singing!  And
while the Viking Cruise Lines may  accommodate a few hundred guests, I
stipulated 2 adults for the J22 and 4+ on the more generous Capri25.  Oh
yes, turns out it's important to specify ONE cruise.  Last year, they
auctioned off 4 seats (a tidy sum for the liberals on mount curve
http://www.firstunitariansociety.org/ ), so I got to go day-sailing
twice!  



-----Original Message-----
From: Lynne Roubal [mailto:lroubal at comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 16:47
To: Smith, Craig A
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Value of sailing excursion in Lake Minnetonka

Thanks for the input!  I think you're idea of doing a wine and cheese  
sail would be better than the Maynards idea.  Really, who would want  
to be sitting in a restaurant when they can be out on the lake.  I was  
thinking the value would be around same as you listed so we'll  
probably go with a value in that range.  I just figured that in  
reality, the experience is priceless, and I didn't want to under  
estimate the value.

Thanks again,
Lynne
On Jan 26, 2010, at 3:30 PM, Smith, Craig A wrote:

> 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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