Many thanks to SuperYachtMedia for their short video production below which showcases the very successful 2010 Monaco superyacht Rendezvous.
Since the event debut 20 years ago, in 1990, The Monaco Rendezvous has certainly become one of the most important and prestigious yachting social events for the Principality of Monaco. This exclusive yachting stronghold, located along the French Riviera, offers guests a wonderful backdrop for this unique celebration which attracts multinational superyacht owners and yachting professionals from all over the world.
There were as many as 13 superyachts present at the 2010 Rendezvous, which is a fantastic turn out to an event which is surely growing.
Some of the luxury yachts present at this year’s Rendezvous and featured in the video above measured from 38 to 65 metres in length and they included yachts: 4H, Blue Eyes, Galactica, Go, Happy Days, Icon, Ingot, Linda Lou, Millenium, My Petra, Phocea, Sea Force One and Trident. The ship building yards representd were: Sanlorenzo, CRN, Heesen, Feadship, Delta Marine, Icon Yachts, Burger, Lürssen, Heesen, AMY and Feadship Van-Lent.
Here are some of the yacht owner testimonials for the Rendezvous:
“The Rendezvous has managed to bring owners and their guests together in a way that has never been done before. More people need to learn about The Rendezvous and experience it for themselves. This year’s event has been incredibly well organised and is clearly the result of a lot of hard work. We have enjoyed a beautiful time in Monaco.”
Raffaele Costa – owner of Sea Force One
“This event pulls together all aspects of the yachting world, the owners, the designers, the builders, the media and the sea. The big thing is seeing all the yachts in action and, even more important, everyone has had fun.”
Ron Holland – Yacht Designer
“Great job, great fun.”
Linda von Allmen – owner of Linda Lou
“Thank you for organizing this fantastic event.”
Thomas Haffa – owner of 4H
“It was a great event and good company indeed.”
Henk de Vries – CEO, Feadship
“I would like to thank you for the amazing experience that was the Rendezvous in Monaco! Your team gave a clear example of extreme professionalism, superior attention to detail and, last but not least, great friendliness. Bravi!!!”
Giuseppe Sgorbati – Maxi Dolphin S.R.L.
“I would like to express all my congratulations for The Rendezvous in Monaco which was such a successful event! We are very happy to have collaborated with you… let’s Rendezvous next year for another edition!”
Isabelle Andrieux – Yacht Club de Monaco
“It was a pleasure to attend this perfectly organized luxury event. Thank you so much for inviting us and giving us the opportunity to experience this unique event.”
Captain Carsten Franik – Mega Marine
“Congratulations on another stellar event.”
Mike Shore – Brand Manager, Porto Montenegro
“We loved being a part of The Rendezvous in Monaco. I look forward to our years of friendship together.”
David V. Johnson – Founder of Oil Nut Bay & North Sound Yacht Club
“Everything came together perfectly at The Rendezvous, here in the capital of superyachting, in Monaco.”
Theo Hooning – SYBAss
“Thank you for including us in the various Rendezvous events. It was a pleasure to be part of it.”
Heather Acheson – Cabinet de S.A.S. Le Prince
“It was a lovely and very well orchestrated event, for which the BI team deserves much praise.”
Ken Rawley – Hacker-Craft
“Thanks again for the fantastic four days that we spend last week! It was well worth all the “BI Team” effort!”
Horacio Bozzo – Axis Yacht Design Group S.r.l.
“This year’s Rendezvous was really excellent and bodes well for the future. I’m convinced it will be the first of many to come. I have taken a bet with the organiser Tony Harris that we will see at least double the number of yachts next year. The owners have really enjoyed sailing their yachts together.”
Mark Cavendish – Sales Director, Heesen UK Limited
“We have been to every Rendezvous since the beginning…This is the best Rendezvous ever!”
Mrs. Billy Smith – Trinity Yachts
“We really enjoyed the Rendezvous and the entire BI team did a great job! Thank for everything!!!”
Ron Cleveringa – Burger Boat Company
“What a great few days, Really enjoyed myself and met lots of new people.”
Pauline Nunns – Yacht Designer
“Fantastic to see and experience the friendship of this regatta. We came together as a group of friends in the bay, and enjoyed each other’s company at a perfectly organised event.”
Filippo Rossi – Porto Mirabello
With the next year event in 2011 likely to be even larger many are already looking forward to seeing which yachts will be present and what yacht builders will be represented.