Live Auction features exclusive Sailing Experiences and elite Racing Opportunities
Los Angeles, CA - Layline to LA28, the grassroots effort championed by Southern California sailors to support America One Racing’s (A1R) Project Podium, is gearing up for a successful evening featuring Olympic Medalists, top Olympic hopefuls for LA28 and a lineup of very exciting Auction Opportunities that cannot be purchased or duplicated elsewhere. A1R is the US’s leading group supporting today’s US Olympic sailing aspirants.
Some examples of the exclusive Live Auction items include four unique sailing opportunities at the top levels of the competitive sport of sailing. Ranging from the America’s Cup to the “Formula 1 on the Water” championship SailGP, to the lead up events to the Olympics themselves, these are opportunities for anyone to experience the very best the sport has to offer.
“Our goal is to engage the sailing community’s excitement about the upcoming Olympic Sailing event in Los Angeles, and to support our aspirations to transform our USA medal performance as a leader on the world stage in sailing. These auction items are once in a lifetime opportunities that any sailor could only dream of having. We are gratified by the response that the top sailing organizations in the US have provided to support our efforts!” said Mary Brigden Snow, Co-Chair of Layline to LA28.
A snapshot of some of these live auction items includes:
America’s Cup: The Ultimate ARC Team USA Experience
Go behind the scenes with ARC Team USA, the American Challenger for the 38th America’s Cup, for an exclusive two-day insider experience for two in Pensacola, Florida. Meet the sailors, be a part of the training camp and sail aboard the team’s AC75 racing yacht during a training session. Both guests will also receive official ARC Team USA gear.
SailGP “Formula 1 on the Water”: ROCKWOOL Racing in San Francisco Bay
A unique VIP Race day experience for two guests with ROCKWOOL Racing powered by American Magic’s team at the San Francisco Sail GP event April 3-4, 2027. Your day will begin with a pre-race breakfast with the ROCKWOOL Racing team, followed by a personal tour and enjoy the racing from VELA Prive hospitality space, commentary from an expert host and live entertainment.
Foiling Maxi Racing at the highest level: Palm Beach XI
A thrilling sailing experience for four sailors! Sail aboard Palm Beach XI (formerly Wild Oats XI), a 100 foot foiling maxi yacht and 9-time line honors winner of Sydney-Hobart. You will be hosted aboard a luxury Palm Beach motor yacht enroute to joining Palm Beach XI TransPac training site in Long Beach, where you will meet the crew and participate with them in a training day aboard this thrilling high performance maxi yacht.
Preview to the Olympics & Insider preview of the LA28 Olympic Regatta
The 2027 Test Event is a true dress rehearsal for the 2028 Games. Your access will be as close as can be without actually sailing in one of the boats. Your day will begin by meeting your A1R hosts aboard a luxury Palm Beach motor yacht, and will include a visit to the sailors' boat park and a day on the race course with an expert racing host to guide you through the thrilling racing competition.
Layline to LA28 will bring Southern California’s sailing community together at San Diego Yacht Club on Friday, November 20, for a celebration and fundraising evening. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the athletes and coaches, see the boats, and hear the stories behind their campaigns. Rolex 2026 Yachtsman of the Year, Paul Cayard, will emcee the evening, along with a special film from broadcast legend Gary Jobson celebrating past and future U.S. Olympic sailing. Past Olympic medalists will join athletes and guests throughout the evening, which will conclude with a limited live auction and paddle raise benefiting America One Racing Project Podium.
For more information on the event, live auction items and to reserve your seat at what will be the highlight of the 2026 sailing season please visit www.layline2LA28.org. For more information on America One Racing and Project Podium can also be found at www.americaoneracing.us
Contacts:
Chris Snow, Co-Chair, Layline to LA28 619-922-3328, chris@layline2la28.org
Mary Brigden Snow, Co-Chair, Layline to LA28, 619-392-4477, mary@layline2la28.org
Bill Ruh, Chairman of the Board, America One Racing, 858-945-8246, wruh@americaoneracing.us