Boats & Bands
Start the summer off right: boats, bands, and a brilliant way to give back to our communities. We're heading to the beautiful waters off Gloucester, MA to kick off our 2023 events with fresh air, great music, and did we mention boats?
Deadline for registration and Sponsorship Commitment is Thursday, May 25.
Wednesday, June 14​
Registration and Breakfast
Early bird gets the worm! As you arrive in Gloucester on Wednesday morning, meet the Global for Good team at the Gloucester House for event registration. Here you’ll pick up your event swag, receive your boat assignment, and enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and Bloody Mary bar hosted by Alltown Fresh.
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Guests who will be fishing should plan to arrive by 7:15AM on Wednesday, June 14. Guests who will be sailing can join us for a later start at 10:00AM.
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You are Sailing
9:15AM-9:45AM
Arrive at the hotel that you will be staying at the night of 6/14 (hotel assignment will be sent separately) and park your vehicle in the parking lot. DO NOT check in to the hotel. Shuttle transportation will be picking you up at your hotel and bring you to the Gloucester House for breakfast and event check-in. If there is not a shuttle waiting for you, don’t worry one will be there soon! Please DO NOT come directly to the Gloucester House and park.
10:00AM-10:45AM
Join us for breakfast catered by Alltown Fresh at the Gloucester House. Upon arrival you will check-in and get briefed for your upcoming sailing adventure.
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11:00AM-2:00PM
You will be sailing in the waters surrounding Cape Ann. No need to pack a lunch, as we will providing plenty of food, booze, water and soft drinks.
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2:00PM-4:00PM
Shuttles will take you back from the marina to your respected hotel and you will be able to check in to your rooms and freshen up for the dinner reception and band.
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4:30PM-5:00PM
Shuttles will take you from your hotel back to the cocktail hour and dinner reception.
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5:00PM-6:00PM
Cocktail hour presented by Personiv.
6:00PM- 7:00PM
Dinner reception presented by the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation. Enjoy locally inspired seafood cuisine cooked by our team of award-winning chefs.
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7:00PM-7:30PM
Our first ever live auction! Sports packages, fly fishing trips to Jackson Hole, WY, getaways to Portland, ME and staycations in Boston are all up for grabs!
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8:00PM-9:15PM
Live band performance by the Band of Heathens (we’ve been listening to their Spotify channel on repeat) presented by CITGO.
10:00PM
Shuttles back to hotels
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You are Fishing
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6:45AM-7:15AM
Arrive at the hotel that you will be staying at the night of 6/14 (hotel assignment will be sent separately) and park your vehicle in the parking lot. DO NOT check in to the hotel. Shuttle transportation will be picking you up at your hotel and bring you to the Gloucester House for breakfast and event check-in. If there is not a shuttle waiting for you, don’t worry one will be there soon! Please DO NOT come directly to the Gloucester House and park.
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7:00AM-8:15AM
Join us for breakfast catered by Alltown Fresh at the Gloucester House. Upon arrival you will check-in for the event and get briefed for your upcoming fishing trip.
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8:15AM-8:45AM
Trolley transportation from the Gloucester House to fishing docks and board the boats.
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9:00AM-2:00PM
You will be fishing in the waters surrounding Cape Ann hopefully catching more than just a buzz! No need to pack a lunch, as we will be providing plenty of food, booze, water, and soft drinks.
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2:00PM-4:00PM
Return to docks. Shuttles will take you back from the marina to your hotel and you will be able to check in to your rooms and freshen up for the dinner reception and band.
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4:30PM-5:00PM
Shuttles will take you from your hotel back to the cocktail hour and dinner reception.
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5:00PM-6:00PM
Cocktail hour presented by Personiv
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6:00PM- 7:00PM
Dinner reception presented by the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation. Enjoy locally inspired seafood cuisine cooked by our team of award-winning chefs.
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7:00PM-7:30PM
Our first ever live auction! Sports packages, fly fishing trips to Jackson Hole, WY, getaways to Portland, ME and staycations in Boston are all up for grabs!
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8:00PM-9:15PM
Live band performance by the Band of Heathens (we’ve been listening to their Spotify channel on repeat) presented by CITGO.
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10:00PM
Shuttles back to hotels
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Thursday, June 15​
Breakfast and Farewells
Before you hit the road, join us at The Beauport Hotel for an over the top breakfast buffet sure to impress!
Here's a sneak-peek at our musical guests: Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist from The Band of Heathens!
Register Today
Experience a beautiful day on the waters of Cape Ann and dance the night away at our first ever, Boats and Bands event!
Explore registration options below. Or, check out our sponsorship options to make an even greater impact.
Become a Sponsor
The success of our events is directly attributed to the generosity and support of our event sponsors.
Find out how you can help create a memorable experience while supporting Global for Good's charitable efforts.
To ensure we have all promotional printing completed in time, all sponsorships must be finalized by Thursday, May 25.
Thank You to our Donors!​
Band Sponsor
Breakfast/Check-in Sponsor
Biggest Fish Sponsor
Sailboat Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Sailboat Sponsor
Cocktail Sponsor
THE SAMUEL S. JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Dinner Sponsor
Smallest Fish Sponsor
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag x 2
Lanyard Sponsor
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag
Gift Sponsor
Nautical Flag x 2
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag
Nautical Flag
Staying Overnight in Gloucester
Included in your package is a one-night stay at the best hotels Gloucester has to offer! We have multiple room blocks at the Beauport Hotel, Rockport Inn & Suites, Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks, and the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn and we will do our best to place you in the best hotel to maximize your experience.
For more information, or to inquire about custom sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dylan Robinson, Manager, Corporate Citizenship via phone (781-703-0512) or email global4good@globalp.com.
The deadline to register, whether to attend or sponsor, is Thursday, May 25.