Attend The Bow Wow Gala 2025 - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Sula Society’s rescued dogs! The Bow Wow Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and the live auction at Santo Coyote in Marina Vallarta.
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Category: Online Only
Set sail on a memorable 4-hour private cruise for up to 12 guests aboard Just Passing Wind, a stunning 60-foot Sundeer performance sailboat. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just love the idea of gliding across the bay under wind power, this experience promises relaxation, adventure, and sea breezes in style.
Your host, Captain Jeff Wahl, is a long time sailor and veteran of Baja Ha-Ha rallies. Since learning to sail in 1990, he’s logged over 21,000+ nautical miles offshore, voyaging from Los Angeles to the Galápagos, the Marquesas, and Tahiti. A retired hotel executive from Yankton, South Dakota, Jeff now dedicates his time to sharing his love of the ocean aboard his dream vessel — Just Passing Wind, designed by the legendary Steve Dashew for safe, fast, long-range cruising.
Enjoy comfortable seating, open-air views, and the thrill of true ocean sailing. Perfect for a family outing, group of friends, or anyone who’s ever dreamed of taking the helm of a world-class yacht.
Terms & Conditions:
- Redeemable between December 18 – January 8.
- Date and time to be arranged directly with Captain Jeff Wahl based on availability.
- Weather permitting.
- Maximum 12 guests. Certificate must be presented at time of booking.
All proceeds go directly to The Sula Society and its mission to rescue, provide medical treatment, and loving homes for over 300 abandoned and abused dogs in Puerto Vallarta.
Every bid helps - Please share this auction item with those you think may be interested!
Thank you, Captain Jeff Wahl, for donating this unforgettable sailing experience to support the rescue dogs of The Sula Society.
4-Hour Private Sail Aboard "Just Passing Wind" · Valued at USD $590
Online Auction Category
This item is available exclusively for online bidding until November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
It will NOT be included in the live or silent auctions at the Bow Wow Gala.
The highest bid placed online before the auction closes on November 20 at 12:00 PM CST will be declared the winning bid.
🌐 Online Winners
Gift Certificates:
• Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox.
• Simply print both the certificate and your winning confirmation email to redeem it at the participating business.
Physical Items:
• You’ll complete your payment online, then arrange a small additional shipping fee after the event.
• A volunteer will contact you to confirm the cost based on your location.
• Prefer to wait? We may be able to coordinate a volunteer or supporter traveling your way who can hand-deliver it!
Local Pick-Up (Puerto Vallarta):
• If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, you can pick up your item from a central location between November 26 – December 3.
🎟️ Event Winners
If you’re joining us at the Bow Wow Gala, you’ll be able to take your winning item or gift certificate home that night after checking out.
💌 Proxy Winners (for Live & Online or Silent & Online Categories)
If the item you bid on is listed in a Live & Online or Silent & Online category, here’s how proxy bidding works:
• The online auction closes November 20 at 12:00 PM CST.
• At that time, the highest online bid becomes the starting bid for the Bow Wow Gala on November 22, 2025.
• Once the online auction closes, we’ll contact you to confirm whether you’d like to appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder at the Gala.
• Your proxy will bid on your behalf — up to your chosen limit — so you can stay in the game even if you can’t attend in person!
If your proxy wins the item:
• You’ll receive an invoice for the total amount due after the Gala.
• Once payment is received, we’ll help arrange shipping, delivery, or local pick-up, depending on your location.
• Please note that proxy winners located outside of Puerto Vallarta may need to cover an additional shipping fee for physical items.