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, 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 participates in the event, not only by displaying our Opti and 420 Class dinghies, but with actual sailing demonstrations in the cove by our young sailors, who then circulate among the patrons, regaling them with their sea stories from the Indian River Lagoon.
Click below for details about the Wheels & Keels weekend coming up in April 2024. Consider donating to this noble cause by attending the dinner or clicking on "Donation Form".
All proceeds are donated back to the Vero Beach community, benefiting YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach and other local organizations.
2024 Dinner & Auction Registration
Dinner and auction event is $250 per person. Advance registration is required for all participants.
Registration deadline is April 5, 2024 subject to seating availability.
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