Sea Shell’s Hosts Annual “Sips & Ships” Fundraiser

Say this Five Times: Santa Barbara Sea Shell’s ‘Sips & Ships’ Sets Sail at Marina 1, Saturday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

– Region’s Oldest Family-Run Youth Sailing Program to Host Wine Tasting and Yacht Tour Fundraiser –

• Santa Barbara Wine Tasting and Yacht Tours
• Saturday, Sept. 27, 4-7:30 PM
• Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID
• Proceeds support the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association
• Tickets available at https://www.sbssa.org/info/events/wine-tasting-yacht-tours/

The Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association will host its 41st annual Sips & Ships Wine Tasting & Yacht Tour Fundraiser Saturday, September 27 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Marina One in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

“Sips and Ships is one of our most cherished traditions, bringing together the Santa Barbara community to celebrate our beautiful harbor while supporting the next generation of young sailors,” said Denise Higgins, Commodore of the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association. “We’re thrilled to welcome guests aboard for an evening of fine wine, sweet and savory bites, friendship, and inspiration for the sailors of tomorrow.”

Come join the Sea Shells for a wonderful evening of wine tasting from local wineries paired with hors d’oeuvres and sumptuous desserts, while enjoying yachts across Marina 1 in the Santa Barbara Harbor. During this event, you can expect to:

• Tour amazing motor and sailing yachts, and meet with their owners
• Sample quality regional wines, including Brut Cuvée
• Enjoy beer tastings too, paired with complementary bites
• Receive a Sea Shell wine glass with each ticket
• Sample hors d’oeuvres, coffee, and desserts
• Bid to win fabulous silent auction items
• Enjoy the sounds of coastal Cali band Spring Loaded
• Mingle and meet all your friends during a wonderful afternoon and evening!

The Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association (www.sbssa.org) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1948 for the sailing education of children ages 8–17. The annual wine tasting event is the organization’s only fundraiser. The funds raised provide for maintenance and operation of safety boats, four racing fleets, educational materials, acknowledgments, awards and perpetual trophies, and other operating expenses.

Tickets cost $75 and are available online: https://www.sbssa.org/info/events/wine-tasting-yacht-tours/. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

This event is generously sponsored by The Chandlery Yacht Sales; Sanford Winery; Rusack Vineyards; Our Lady of Guadalupe Wines; Island Brewing Company; Erin Feinblatt Photography; Santa Barbara Yacht Club; Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation; Container Alliance; and numerous local businesses supporting our silent auction.

About the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association
The Sea Shells were founded in 1948 to teach children the art, skill, and sport of sailing at an affordable price, and to impart a love of sailing, a stewardship of our local harbor, and a sense of community through family-oriented and volunteer-driven programming. For over 75 years, the Sea Shells have taught sailing, seamanship, self-reliance, and teamwork. In addition to the weekly Sunday regatta, there are picnics, instructional days, work days, parties, and road trips, all fostering strong, long-term friendships among skippers and families. Many skippers who learned through Sea Shells continue racing on high school and college teams, and in the Santa Barbara community, including weekly “Wet Wednesday” events. The Sea Shells welcome any families who have children interested in sailing. Financial assistance is available.

For more information, please contact:
Denise Higgins, Commodore
Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association
commodore@sbssa.org