Join KWF’s 1st Annual Fundraising Auction in 2025
KWF’s 1st Annual Fundraising Auction will raise funds for KWF to provide scholarships for local youth to enroll in sailing camp and river camp in 2026. Funds raised will also support Kinsale’s 4th of July celebration. Have a donation to give KWF? Click here. Submit donations by Friday, November 7, 2025.
Check out all of the amazing donations to bid on below, from a 5-night stay in the British Virgin Islands to a weeklong oceanside stay in Duck, North Carolina, and a weeklong stay in a timeshare of your choosing.
Silent auction bidding will begin online on November 28, 2025, using KWF’s Auction page.
Bidding will be finalized in person at a Live Auction & Oyster Roast on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 1-3PM at Kinsale Marina. This live in-person bidding will pick up where the online bids left off. Virtual bidders who can’t attend on December 13, please make sure you’ve entered a maximum bid here.
Bidding Begins Online November 28, 2025!
Scroll through all of the generous donations below that will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Kinsale Waterfront Fund’s sailing and river camp scholarships and 4th of July celebrations. Have a donation to give KWF? Click here.
5 Night Stay in British Virgin Islands at The Heritage Inn! This beautiful 2-bedroom suite comes with daily breakfast for all guests, a 5-day car rental, and dinner for 4 guests one evening. Generously donated by KWF Board Member Kishma Prince. Valued at $3,500.
1 Week Stay in Oceanside House in Duck, North Carolina! Oceanside house hosts 16 people. Off season only. Generously donated by KWF Supporters Carol and Steve Clarke. Valued at $6,000.
4 Day Stay in a Marriott Timeshare in Hilton Head Beach Resort, subject to availability. Generously donated by KWF Supporters Jay and Betsy Swett. Valued at $1,750.
“Sunday afternoon” painting. Framed 9×12 oil painting on archival board and generously donated by representational artist and KWF Supporter Sarah Baumberger. Valued at $1,250.
“Mass Apeale” painting. Framed oil painting on Masonite board. Generously donated by artist and KWF Supporter Susan Lake, former director of collections/chief conservator emeritus of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and full time Northern Neck resident. Valued at $1,250.
Pizza Feast by the Flynn Family. Relax and unwind on our deck overlooking a scenic marsh just outside the town of Kinsale while enjoying a homemade
pizza feast for up to 10 guests! Generously donated by KWF Supporter Katlyn Flynn. Valued at $150.
4 Club-Level Tickets to Washington Nationals Game & Parking Pass. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Tammy Moore. Valued at $500.
Private In-Home Cocktail Making Class for 6 People. 2-Hour Cocktail or Mocktail Class. All mixers, tools and syllabus provided. Host will
provide alcohol of their choice. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Katy Best. Valued at $500.
4 Person Private Plane Tour Down the Rappahannock River. Stopping for Lunch at Tangier Island and Circling Over the Area. Generously donated by KWF Supporter John Lawler. Valued at $1500.
Personalized Nutrition Package. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Tina Hinchman. Valued at $500.
18 Hole Round of Golf for 4 People at Hobbs Hole Golf Course. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Jerry Wilson. Valued at $250.
10 pc Chicken, 2 lbs Steamed Shrimp, $25 Marathon Gift Card. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Sarah Sichol. Valued at $100.
1 Night at the Little Mod Hotel. Enjoy a night in the heart of Charlottesville at the Little Mod Hotel. Includes breakfast from the Mod Pod onsite. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Bill Chapman. Valued at $250.
Hand Thrown KLR Pottery Bowl. Crafted at the wheel and shaped by hand, this generous 10¾ x 4.5″ salad bowl brings warmth to any table. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Katy Ridnouer. Valued at $100.
Custom NNK Messenger Bag & Sketch Log. The gusset of the messenger bag is made from an original Dabbler sail storage bag and the flap is adorned with the Dabbler logo. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Ellen O’Brien. Valued at $100.
11×14 Photo printed on Glass of Oyster harvesting. Generously donated by artist and KWF Supporter Karen Grieff. Valued at $100.
Hand-Hooked Wool Rug. Generously donated by artist and KWF Supporter Ruth Poole. Valued at $150.
Hand-Hooked Wool Rug. Generously donated by artist and KWF Supporter Ruth Poole. Valued at $100.
Hand-Hooked Wool Rug. Generously donated by artist and KWF Supporter Ruth Poole. Valued at $150.
Waterfront Getaway on Historic Mundy Point. Generously donated by KWF Supporters Monte & Susan Lake & Cynthia Hudson. Valued at $1500.
1 Hour Tarot Card Reading. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Carley Juel Stanley. Valued at $150.
Designer Christmas Ornament Collection. Generously donated by KWF Board Member Liz Lake. Valued at $350.
Late 20th Century Set of 3 Abstract Gold Vintage Vases. Generously donated by KWF Board Member Liz Lake. Valued at $600.
Jay Strongwater “Angel with Lyre” Jewel Glass Christmas Ornament — Rare & Exquisite. Generously donated by KWF Board Member Liz Lake. Valued at $300.
2026 Pittsburgh Steeler Preseason Home Game Tickets – 3 Tickets, 20 yard line, 1st Level Row H, behind Steeler Bench.
Date TBD (August 2026). Generously donated by KWF Supporter Anthony Tridico. Valued at $450.
Mauviel M’PASSION Hammered Copper Jam Pan With Brass Handles, 14.4-Qt. Generously donated by KWF Supporter Cynthia Hudson. Valued at $440.
3 Hour Sunfish Workshop. For up to 6 people, The Slips team provides instruction and 6 sunfish so you can start exploring the Yeocomico. Donated by KWF Supporters at The Slips. Valued at $750.
2 Night Stay at Granary Apartment. Experience Kinsale with a home base in the heart of it all, overlooking the marina and Yeocomico River. Donated by KWF Board Member Annie Arnest. Valued at $515.
Solid Steel Fire Bowl. 36″ diameter x 18″ deep solid steel bowl with a natural rust patina. Donated by KWF Supporter Jeff St. George.
Pair of Retro Kinsale, Ireland Travel Posters. Picked up at Canvasworks in Kinsale, Ireland where they were designed and printed. Donated by KWF Board Member Annie Arnest.
2 Hour Sunset Cruise from Kinsale. Come aboard the 46FT sailboat “Boundless” for a 2 hour adventure and beautiful view of the sun setting on Kinsale as you cruise through the Yeocomico River.
More donations coming!