Waterman's Ball Live Auction

Preview the one-of-a-kind items that will be sold during the Waterman's Ball live auction on August 12, 2011 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

Audi 2012 A4 Avant

Audi has graciously donated a 2012 Audi A4 Avant with 2.0 TFSI, four cylinders, 211 horsepower and legendary Quattro all-wheel drive with an MSRP of $42,575 to be auctioned off during the 22nd Annual Waterman's Ball. Boasting a premium plus package, the Audi A4 Avant will come with heated front seats, power tailgate, Audi music interface with iPod cable, preparation for a mobile phone (bluetooth), Audi xenon plus lights w/ LED daytime running lights, Audi Navigation plus, sport package and many more prestigious features. The bidding is sure to be competitive and the SIMA Environmental Fund Board of Directors would like to thank Audi for the past three years of support and partnership in preserving and protecting our oceans.

Doheny Days Music Festival
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VIP Hospitality Suite on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 (Accommodates up to 20 People)
2 Night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (for the winning bidder only)
Use of Audi A8 Loaner Car (Friday, Sept. 9 afternoon through Sunday, Sept. 11 morning)
Reserved Parking at Festival (with your name on it)
Winning bidder will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up on stage to introduce Donavon Frankenreiter as he comes on to perform

For more information about the Doheny Days Music Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, plese click here.
 

Private Party for 500 at the House of Blues Anaheim
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Throw a company party, put on a concert or hold a fashion show in style!

Here’s your chance to throw a private party for 500 at the House of Blues Anaheim. Your facility buyout  of the Anaheim location of the world-famous House of Blues includes a $10,000 beverage package and  $5,000 food package. The winning bidder will have use of the House of Blues Anaheim production team  to support sound and staging for their own standard entertainment or show. Event must take place at  House of Blues Anaheim on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday on a mutually agreeable date prior to July 31, 2012. (Note: Winning bidder will be responsible for any hard costs incurred by House of Blues  Anaheim for any entertainment support needs above and beyond a ‘standard’ set-up.)

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Hawaii VIP Package for Two
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Includes airfare, Turtle Bay accommodations, VIP event passes and Vans gear!

A trip to the North Shore in winter is always special, but Vans has put together the ultimate North Shore package worthy of the Triple Crown title. This package features a trip for two to the 2011 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing with two round trip tickets from LA to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines; three (3) nights and four (4) days at the luxurious Turtle Bay Resort; two (2) VIP Credentials to the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing; and Vans gift bag featuring legendary Vans shoes, apparel and accessories. This is the ultimate way to experience Hawaii and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing!

Tavarua Surf Trip for Two

Enjoy one of surfingʼs most epic meccas. Block out your calendar for one full week (date TBD). You're taking the surf trip of a lifetime to Tavarua Island in Fiji. You’ll surf world-famous breaks such as Cloudbreak and Restaurants during your seven-night stay. Package includes coach class airfare for two on Air Pacific from LAX, all meals and accommodations.

Exclusive Dinner for 10 in Your Home, Personally Prepared by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's Executive Chef, Andres Jiminez
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Andres Jimenez, Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, will be your private chef for the evening. Chef Jimenez will work with you to create a special five-course menu with paired wine that will be sure to impress your guests. The dinner will be served in your home in Orange County (within 30 miles of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel). Chef Jimenez’s multicultural and international background and training will bring a unique and creative presentation to the dinner. Believing that fresh products need not be greatly altered and by guarding the natural tastes of the product, he will create a sense of place with not only the meal, but the experience.
*Date must be mutually agreed upon by the purchaser and the chef. Not valid on holidays and may only be redeemed through The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

Spontaneous Trip to See Next Running of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Event
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Trip for two to Hawaii to be VIP guests to watch the Eddie in person! Be a witness to the greatest paddle-in big wave surfing event in the world! Travel like a pro big-wave surfer when the BAY CALLS THE DAY….at a moment's notice! You and a guest will fly to Oahu, Hawaii, for a special and spontaneous 3-night trip to see one of the most prestigious big wave events in the world - the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay.

Your package includes round trip coach class airfare for two from the nearest major gateway airport in the 48 continental United States to Honolulu; three nights standard room accommodations at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu (or comparable depending on availability); car rental; VIP hosted access to the event area and invited surfers; as well as meet and greet with legendary contest director and 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, George Downing. Plus, our friends at Quiksilver have included a signed and framed Eddie contest poster and surfer singlet to commemorate this one-of-a-kind experience.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: The 2011-12 contest has a holding period from December 1, 2011 thru February 29, 2012 and will be called only if the required conditions occur. The contest is usually called 24-48 hours in advance, so it will be a very last minute trip. Itʼs entirely possible the contest will not be held if the required conditions on the day of the event are not met, in which case a full cash refund will be made. Frequent flyer miles or upgrades cannot be used in conjunction with the airline tickets. The package has no cash value, cannot be substituted for any other trip or destination, and cannot be substituted for any Quiksilver, Roxy, or DC Shoes products and services. Trip cannot be re-marketed or re-sold without prior Quiksilver approval. 

Greg Long Tribute Package
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A replica of Gregʼs winning Christenson board and epic framed photo of Greg from the Eddie!
When Greg won the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau in 2009, he became the most decorated big wave surfer in the world having also won Maverick’s, Red Bull Big Wave Africa and a number of Billabong XXL awards. Greg’s win at the Eddie was his most prestigious win and he and his shaper, Chris Christenson, have teamed up to donate an exact replica of the board he rode to that win in December 2009 at Waimea. This package also includes an exclusive large format photo print of Zak Noyle’s epic shot of Greg on his historical 100 point wave on that unforgettable day. The framed photo has also been signed by Greg himself. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history and the only replica of Greg’s winning board in existence!

"The Pipeline" by Thomas Campbell
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This original piece by renowned artist and filmmaker Thomas Campbell was originally commissioned by Surfrider Foundation for their Art of the Oceans III auction as part of their 25th anniversary celebration. Thomas was specifically chosen to create an art piece that represented Pipeline because of his whimsical and bombastic style. Thomas chose a cut-down piece of a 1960s pop-out board for his medium to create this amazing one-of-a-kind piece. Special thanks to Randy Hild for his generous donation.