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Hosted by Mystic Shipyard in Mystic, CT and organized by Sails Up 4 Cancer in conjunction with Central Connecticut Cornhole, this fundraising event takes place the night before the Sails Up 4 Cancer Regatta. Regatta organizers will be handing out the race instructions and conducting a Q&A with the Race Committee, then it’s time to party! Dogwatch Barbecue will be serving up delicious pulled pork, mac n’ cheese, baked beans and cole slaw, and The Troublemakers will…

Sponsored by the Mystic River Yacht Club and hosted by Mystic Shipyard, the Sails Up 4 Cancer Regatta Shore Party features an open bar with wine, beer and the famous Dark n’ Stormy Stations, a BBQ, silent auction, raffles, and live music by Rock & Soul Revue. The Shore Party is open to the public and non-sailors!  All proceeds benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer, a non-profit charity organization dedicated to funding research in the education, prevention, care…

This annual fundraising summer party for the Seamen’s Church Institute has a fresh look and location for the organization’s Centennial year. Whether you choose to channel soft rock vibes of the 1970s and ‘80s or sport crisp cotton and preppy stripes – get nautical and get your groove on! The evening will include entertainment, cocktails, appetizer stations and exciting raffle items to raise money in support of Seamen’s unique programs and services supporting Newport’s maritime heritage.

This fundraising event for the IYRS School of Technology & Trades features a cocktail hour, a silent auction, a live auction, a reverse auction in support of scholarships, and a special performance by James Taylor followed by dancing! This event is sold out. To be placed on a waiting list, contact Jenny Holmqvist at 401-848-5777 ext. 231 or [email protected].

With a mission of “Paddling to Protect Long Island Sound,” this fundraising event for kayakers and stand up paddle boarders comprises a 4-mile paddle from Cove Island Park on the east side of Stamford, CT and Weed Beach in Darien, CT to Boccuzzi Park on Stamford Harbor, followed by a classic beach party. Along the way, paddlers will be fully supported by guide boats with water, snacks and aid. SoundWaters will also have a convenient shuttle to…