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Wheels & Keels President Gavin Ruotolo conceived and founded the annual fundraising event in 2011 to benefit YSF. Over the years it has expanded in scope and mission and now contributes to three other local non-profits as well.
Held every April at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club in Vero Beach, Florida, Wheels & Keels features a Friday evening dinner and auction, followed the next day with a vintage car and boat show.
YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach takes part in the occasion by showcasing our Opti and 420 Class dinghies, along with sailing exhibitions performed by our young sailors on the Indian River Lagoon.
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Proceeds from the event are donated to nonprofit organizations in the community, including YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach.
YSF Founders Charlie & Chris Pope accept a donation from W&K
President Gavin Ruotolo – proceeds from the April 2018 event.
Beginning sailing lessons are offered free of charge
to Indian River County children.
YSF’s Vero Beach Varsity Sailing Team practices on the
Indian River Lagoon
Proceeds to YSF help fund after school programs
Patrons browse the car show
Gavin Ruotolo’s 1940 Ford Deluxe Woody Station Wagon
on display at Wheels & Keels