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Prefer to view the auction on your computer? Visit: https://hudsonsailing.cbo.io
Bidding is easy! Just enter the cell phone number or email that you used to purchase tickets.
Or, if you're not attending the Gala, click Register Now to get started.
* For detailed bidding instructions & FAQ please click "How to Bid" at the top of this page.
*For auction support during the event please email mfroman@hudsonsailing.org
Auction Preview
How to Bid
Bidding is easy! Just follow these steps:
1. Enter your phone number or email address in the "Welcome!" box at the top of the page and tap GO
*or* Enter https://hudsonsailing.cbo.io into your browser's address bar.
2. Enter the login code
3. Confirm you are the name listed and then hit "Continue".
4. Please select "Yes" to receive bidding notifications (i.e. outbid)
5. Once logged in, you can search by item #, keyword, or by category.
6. To place a bid tap on the blue "Bid/Info" button. There you can place a fast bid, bid or set a max bid, and read details about items.
7. Tap on MENU > MY ITEMS to view your activity throughout the event.
Checkout From Your Phone
If you've won an item, bought a raffle ticket, or made a donation, you can securely checkout from your phone with a credit card. Once you have a checkout available, a red "Pay!" button will appear at the top of your bidding screen. Tap on this button to proceed to checkout. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BY BY CHECK OR CASH PLEASE VISIT THE AUCTION TABLE.
Bidding FAQs
- I forgot my bidder #? Type your phone number or email address in the bidder # box. Tap GO. You can also tap on the "?" for help.
- How do I remove a bid? Right after you place a bid, you have the option to "undo" on the confirmation banner at the top of the screen. Once this banner goes away, please email Michele Froman at mfroman@hudsonsailing.org.
- I already selected "no" or replied "STOP" to the SMS text message alerts, not realizing that I wouldn't receive outbid notices. Can I fix it? Yes! Text "START" to 56651 to begin receiving these once again.
- How do I place a Max Bid? To place a "Max Bid", tap on Bid/Info > BID/SET MAX > select the amount you are willing to spend on the item > SET MAX. The system will bid up to that amount for you automatically. You will be notified via text message if you are outbid on this item.
- Did I win? Once the auction has closed, you can look under MENU/MY ITEMS to view everything that you won/purchased.
About the Event
Sailing for Scholars is Hudson River Community Sailing's annual fundraiser to support Sail Academy, our innovative youth development program. This year’s Gala at the New York Yacht Club will honor Vanessa Galvez, P.E., ENV SP, Resident Engineer at Jacobs.
The event, emceed by students, features a silent auction, special guests, and other surprises. The fun continues Saturday and Sunday as teams race in an exciting regatta in Inwood. You can purchase Gala tickets HERE
Sailing for Scholars Committee
Mark Horowitz, Co-Chair
Thomas Bourveau, Co-Chair
Geraldine Abdoo | Quemuel Arroyo | Stacy Blain | Jen Buice | Suzanne El Sanadi | Olivia Gassner | Seena Hassouna | Meegan Hollywood | Courtney Hugo | Jeff Ignaszak | Stuart Israel | Matt Killen | Alice Lurain | Randy Medrano | Kona Moori | Samantha Paradise |Alyce Russo & Steve Schall | Maggie Ryder | Summer Snyder | Anne Truong | Alex Valcic & Jephtha Tausig
Thank you to our sponsors!
