Vicem Yachts at VIP Rendezvous Event
Vicem Yachts went first class for its first-ever rendezvous event as a fleet of twelve yachts carrying 75 guests converged on the Old Bahama Bay Luxury Oceanfront Resort on Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, April 1 – 4, 2010.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
1: The Vicem 58 Classic Express (foreground) and 92 Cruiser (back) depart Fort Lauderdale for the Bahamas.
2 (l-r): Rendezvous guest Brian Smullen, with Ana and Tom Kaderabek, owners of the Vicem 54 Classic Paydirt.
3: Guests enjoy a great spread at the “White Hot Vicem Nights” dinner.
4 (l-r): Vicem broker Todd Schenk, his wife Shawn with Vicem owners Robert and Joyce Wilner.
5: The Vicem 57 Sportfish departs with guests for a day-long big game excursion.
6 (l-r): Michael O’Flaherty, owner of the Vicem 67 Flybridge Namhara, with guest Terry Johnson, Captain Peter Underdown, and guest Brian Smullen.
7 (l-r): Three Belles (Vicem 54 Flybridge) owner John Podmajersky, Cynthia West with Namhara’s captain, executive chef, and owner Peter Underdown, Rosie Frost and Michael O’Flaherty.
8 (l-r): Rendezvous guests Cynthia West, Shannon McCoy of Worth magazine, and Nancy Patterson.
9: Vicem 54 Flybridge Three Belles arrives to dock at Old Bahama Bay.
The fun kicked off on the four-day Vicem VIP Rendezvous with a welcome reception and “Yacht Hop” on the first evening. A variety of water and land excursions, along with a traditional Bahamian BBQ kept guests busy during daylight hours, while a “White Hot Vicem Nights” white-dress party, complete with junkanoo band, and the “Turkish Treasures” poolside dinner rounded out the evening celebrations on Friday and Saturday.
Vicem owners and friends alike who made the trip remarked on a successful first rendezvous outing by the company. During the “Turkish Treasures” dinner on Saturday evening, guests were treated to a performance by an authentic Turkish belly dancer, and a surprise video presentation of highlights recapping their best rendezvous moments. Guests also got a “sneak peek” look at the new Vicem 46m Vision, the company’s first megayacht currently under construction and set for launch in 2011. Another surprise was in store for broker Dave Mallach, who was recognized by the company for his many years of excellent service and achievement with a $10,000 donation made in his name to the Bodaire School in Haiti.
Vicem CEO Alberto Perrone Da Zara summed it up best, “At Vicem, we are not just owners, brokers, service technicians, managers or presidents, we are a family. And this rendezvous was a wonderful way for us to get together as a family and celebrate Vicem’s past, present and future.
The Vicem 58 Classic Express (foreground) and 92 Cruiser (back) depart Fort Lauderdale for the Bahamas
On Sunday morning it was back home to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, with plenty of new friends and great memories in tow.
Vicem’s Philosophy
To date Vicem is proud to have launched nearly 150 stunning yachts worldwide. Our success is based upon one guiding vision – that each Vicem client owns a yacht that is the very best in its class and size range, regardless of price. This vision, together with uncompromising expertise in choosing the best materials, wood joinery that approaches sculpture in its beauty, and implementing the most modern building techniques has made Vicem one of the most desirable builders in the world.
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