A choice of the world’s most prestigious superyachts have gathered along the Quai des États-Unis, ready for the first full day of activities at The Rendezvous in Monaco 2013. Held annually, the event is dedicated to superyacht owners as well as their personal guests.
Formerly the ShowBoats International Rendezvous, the event has become a firm fixture on the calendars of yachting enthusiasts around the globe, bringing together like-minded owners for four days of fun on the water and relaxed social events in an exclusive setting.
Attending yachts include veteran participants 38.50m Sanlorenzo motor yacht 4H and 46.90m superyacht Ingot built by Burger Boat Company, joined by Palmer Johnson’s 46m luxury yacht Blue Ice, the newly launched 45m charter yacht Pride built by Viudes, as well as ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 finalist yachts 33.9m superyacht Only Now by Tansu and Viareggio Superyachts’ 72.10m mega yacht Stella Maris. The host yacht for the event is 45m RMK built Karia yacht, which will welcome guests on board for hospitality throughout the event.
Superyacht Ingot - Photo Credit to Burger Yachts
The programme began this afternoon with a private luncheon at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the superyacht owners in attendance, sponsored by R K Harrison. Bernard d’Alessandri presented temporary memberships to the yacht club for the owners, allowing them to enjoy the fantastic facilities at one of the world’s most prestigious yachting establishments. Owners were also treated to a tasting of fine wines, by LB Management.
In true yachting tradition, day one closes with a Welcome Cocktail and Yacht Hop, with live music along the Quai des Étas-Unis creating a wonderful party atmosphere as guests stroll from one yacht to the next, reconnecting with old acquaintances and making new friends. Bartending crew onboard the yachts will enter the fun spirit of the event during the Rendezvous Cocktail Competition, each creating their own unique cocktail using the special ingredient, Wakaya Perfection 100% Organic Ginger Powder.
PRIDE
Superyacht PRIDE - Main
Celebrity chefs from the Relais & Chateux Association will join the festivities, serving some of their signature dishes on board participating yachts. Much of the Rendezvous action will take place along the Quai, which is made private to guests of the event, allowing owners to enjoy the spectacle of the superyacht fleet from close quarters.
Sunshine and sea air is the programme for tomorrow, when the Rendezvous fleet will participate in a spectacular Cruise in Company to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, dropping anchor off the charming Paloma Beach restaurant to enjoy a day of fun à la plage.
45m luxury motor yacht KARIA by RMK
The ShowBoats Design Awards returns to the Principality on Friday evening, taking place at the historic Monaco Opera House. Rendezvous guests will join the industry’s leading creative talents to celebrate the best in superyacht design and innovation at the annual prize giving, presented by British tennis champion Annabel Croft.
The grand finale will be the famous Diamonds & White Rendezvous Party, this year hosted at the exclusive Key Largo villa. Cocktails will be served on the helipad with beautiful views overlooking Cap d’Ail and the Palais of Monaco, followed by dinner and dancing into the early hours.
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