Dive Pirates Foundation Returns to Vic & Anthony’s for the 22nd Annual Ball
Silent Auction Now Open, New “Rum & Riches Bingo,” and Film Credit Fundraiser Launches for Documentary Premiere
Dive Pirates Foundation is bringing its signature mix of purpose, pirate spirit, and unforgettable storytelling back to Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse for the 22nd Annual Dive Pirates Ball, taking place Saturday, February 21, 2026. The evening benefits Dive Pirates Foundation’s mission to help people with mobility challenges reclaim confidence, community, and freedom through adaptive scuba diving.
This year’s program features keynote speaker Isabel Perez Rios Bravo, a 2025 Dive Pirates 
recipient, who will share her journey and the life-changing impact of adaptive diving. Guests can expect a high-energy night filled with celebration, camaraderie, and meaningful ways to support adaptive divers, from first breaths underwater to life-changing trips.
This Year’s Film Credit Fundraiser for Documentary Premiere
Dive Pirates has also launched a Film Credit Fundraiser leading up to the Ball, inviting supporters to purchase a credit and have their name (or a family name, company, or dedication) featured in the premiere credits of the Foundation’s newest documentary: Depth Unbound: Together Into The Blue.
The film marks the third installment in the Depth Unbound documentary series and will premiere at the Ball, capturing the resilience, joy, and community that adaptive diving makes possible. Proceeds from film credits directly support adaptive training, specialized equipment, recipient trips, and the buddy program.
The Silent Auction Is Live
The online Silent Auction is open now, making it easy for supporters to participate whether attending in person or cheering from afar. With standout items and experiences up for grabs, every bid helps fund adaptive training and the specialized gear that makes diving accessible.
Introducing “Rum & Riches Bingo”
Making its debut at this year’s Ball, Rum & Riches Bingo adds a fresh twist to the evening’s fun, designed to be easy to join, open to all guests, and packed with great prizes. It’s a simple, high-spirited way to jump in, laugh with your table, and make an immediate impact, one bingo card at a time.
“Every bid, every donation, and every film credit helps fund the specialized gear, training, and support that allows adaptive divers to experience freedom in the water,” said Col. Gregg Wentworth, President of Dive Pirates Foundation. “This Ball is where our community shows up in full force, and where generosity becomes transformation.”
How to Support
Supporters can make an impact in multiple ways:
- Attend the Ball and celebrate in person
- Bid in the Silent Auction from anywhere
- Purchase a Film Credit and appear in the documentary premiere credits
- Donate to fuel adaptive training, equipment, and trips
For event information, auction access, film credits, and donation opportunities, visit divepirates.org
The Dive Pirates Foundation
A non-profit organization that impacts the lives of its recipients. These recipients include injured military, first responders, law enforcement, and others with mobility disabilities. Adaptive scuba diving fosters accomplishment, self-worth, and community.
The Foundation trains, equips, and conducts dive trips year-round. The trips are to calm, warm-water locations for the safety of those with spinal cord injuries. They also allow for networking with facilities willing to empower all participants with compassion and adaptation.
This brings a positive experience of diving, team building, leadership, and relationship building.
