Founders 2017

Thank you to everyone for making SeaKeepers Founders 2017 such a success! More than 200 guests enjoyed a spectacular evening at the waterfront home of Tom and Katia Bates on November 2nd. SeaKeepers was thrilled to have special guests Captain Sandra Yawn from Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean and Captain Paul Watson Founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society attend the event.

Captain Sandra Yawn took the podium to award the 2016-2017 DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet and speak about her experiences working with SeaKeepers. Guests enjoyed a video highlighting the 2016-2017 DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet: Advisors Alliance, ANGARI, Asean Lady, Exuma, Harle, Katharine, Lady Olivia, LoJo, Luzerne, Paraffin, Sam, Shredder, The Admiral, Timely Sale, and World Odyssey.

More special guests include; Michael Saylor of Fleet Miami, Honorary Chair for Founders 2017; Alexander W. Dreyfoos, the 2016 SeaKeeper Award recipient; and Fabien Cousteau, the 2015 SeaKeeper Award recipient.

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Sponsorship & Program


There are many opportunities to participate as a supporter of Founders 2017. Please click here for available sponsor options.

Artist of the Year

Awards Provided by SeaKeepers 2017 Artist of the Year Xavier Cortada



Event Details


WHO
The International SeaKeepers Society will Host Founders 2017

HONORARY DINNER CHAIR
Michael Saylor

HOSTS
Tom & Katia Bates
Innovative Creations Interior Design

GUEST APPEARANCE
Captain Sandra Yawn
from Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean

SPECIAL GUEST
Captain Paul Watson
Founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

WHAT
2016-2017 Program Highlights and Recognition of
SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yachts

Recognition of the 2018-19
DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet

WHEN
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
7:00-11:00pm

WHERE
Private Residence, Fort Lauderdale

DISCOVERY YACHT FLEET
Advisors Alliance | ANGARI | Asean Lady | Exuma | Harle | Katharine
Lady Olivia | LoJo |Luzerne | Paraffin | Sam | Shredder
The Admiral | Timely Sale | World Odyssey

Event Information
Gill Rodrigues
[email protected]
305.299.0765

ANNUAL CORPORATE PARTNER
BWA Yachting

DISCOVERY Yachts


Learn more about the SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yachts Program HERE




Event Sponsors


  • Bny Mellon
  • Centennial Bank
  • Grove Bank and Trust
  • metocean
  • VanDutch
  • Willis Towers Watson

Event Support


  • Fmc Globalsat
  • Innovative Creations Interior Design
  • Macallan
  • Miami Club Rum
  • Sailfish Brewing Company
  • The Famous Grouse
  • Whispering Angel

Media Partners


  • Venu
  • Sofla Nights
  • Southern Boating
  • The Super Yacht Owner