An Evening on the Water
Join us at Sea Cliff Yacht Club for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, auctions and live Yacht Rock with The Ronald Reagans.
Gather with friends and supporters of The WaterFront Center for a special evening celebrating our waterfront community while supporting the programs and experiences that connect people of all ages and abilities to the water.
Event Details
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
Kindly reply by September 21, 2026.
Connecting People to the Water
Proceeds from the Annual Benefit support The WaterFront Center’s mission and help make sailing, marine education, adaptive programs, veterans’ programs and meaningful waterfront experiences accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Every ticket, sponsorship and contribution helps support the programs and experiences that bring our community to the water.
2026 Benefit Committee
Benefit Tickets
Reserve your place for The WaterFront Center’s 2026 Annual Benefit.
When you register to attend the Annual Benefit, you are automatically registered to participate in the 2026 Annual Benefit Auction. There is no need to register separately as a bidder.
Friend and Patron tickets are available through our secure Annual Benefit registration site.
The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $100 per person. Contributions in excess of the fair market value of goods and services received are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Support the Annual Benefit
Annual Benefit sponsorships provide meaningful support for The WaterFront Center’s mission while recognizing your commitment throughout the event campaign.
Premier sponsorship recognition throughout the Annual Benefit campaign and event.
Select Admiral SponsorSupport The WaterFront Center while receiving prominent recognition as an Annual Benefit sponsor.
Select Captain SponsorSupport our mission and receive recognition throughout the Annual Benefit campaign.
Select Navigator SponsorJoin our community of Annual Benefit sponsors supporting access to the waterfront.
Select Crew SponsorSupport the Annual Benefit and help connect our community to the water.
Select Ensign SponsorAll Sponsorships Include
Recognition on the Annual Benefit webpage, digital promotions, event displays and event program.
Event guests included with sponsorship registration are also registered to participate in the Annual Benefit Auction.
Please email your name or company logo to jame@thewaterfrontcenter.org .
Select your preferred sponsorship level above to proceed directly to its secure registration page.
You Can Still Support The WaterFront Center
Even if you can’t join us at Sea Cliff Yacht Club, you can still be part of the Annual Benefit by making a contribution or participating in our online auction.
Can't Attend? Make a Donation
Your contribution directly supports The WaterFront Center’s mission and helps make sailing, marine education, adaptive programs, veterans’ programs and meaningful waterfront experiences accessible to our community.
Make a DonationJoin the Auction From Anywhere
You do not have to attend the Annual Benefit to participate in our auction. Register as an online bidder today and you’ll be ready to participate when bidding opens.
Register to Bid
Auction bidding has not opened yet.
Register now and stay tuned for auction updates.
Annual Benefit Information
For questions regarding Annual Benefit tickets or sponsorships, please contact:
Kingsley Woolworth
Director, Development
kingsley@thewaterfrontcenter.org
The WaterFront Center
1 West End Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-SAIL [7245]