2013 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE
From 12:00
Yachts arrive in Monaco
16:00 – 18:00
Captains/Owners Registration
THURSDAY 20 JUNE
Courtesy car service available from 10.00 – 00.00
Guests registration open from 10:00 – 17:00
09.00 – 10.00
* Captain’s Briefing
Venue: Yacht Club de Monaco
10:30 – 11:30
Sponsors’ Breakfast (for event sponsors only)
Venue: Host Yacht
12:00 – 15:00
* Owner’s Lunch sponsored by R K Harrison
The owners of the participating yachts are invited to attend a private luncheon hosted by Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General with Silver Sponsor, R K Harrison.
Venue: Yacht Club de Monaco
Dress code: Smart, Jacket required
* For superyacht owners and by invitation
19:00 – 20:00
Welcome Cocktail
The Rendezvous in Monaco welcomes guests to the Principality with a Welcome Cocktail at the Quai des États-Unis of the Port Hercule.
Venue: Quai des États-Unis
Dress code: Cocktail
20:00 – 23:30
Rendezvous Yacht Hop
The evening continues all along the Quai des États-Unis as guests enjoy wine, fine food and live music while strolling from one fabulous yacht in the line up to the other. Yachts participating in the Yacht Hop welcome neighbouring owners and other Rendezvous guests on board for drinks, canapés and hospitality in the true yachting tradition.
Venue: Quai des États-Unis
Dress code: Cocktail
21:00 – 22:00
Rendezvous Cocktail Competition
The mixology skills of bartending crewskills will be put to the test at the second annual Rendezvous Cocktail Competition. Entrants will be required to create a cocktail and discuss with the judges the inspiration behind their creation. An expert panel will judge the contenders on their mixing skills, confidence, presentation and of course, the taste of the final result. Owners are encouraged to nominate their bartenders for the competition and guests participating in the Yacht Hop will have the opportunity to sample their delicious cocktail creations.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
Courtesy car service available from 10.00 – 02.00
Guests registration open from 10:00 – 17:00
11:30 – 16:00
Cruise in Company
The participating yachts leave the port to cruise to Paloma Beach for a private luncheon, taking in some of the most picturesque views of the Mediterranean to Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Tender toys and water sports will be on offer.
Venue: Paloma Beach, St Jean Cap Ferrat
Dress code: Casual/Beachwear
18:30 – 01:00
ShowBoats Design Awards 2013
Guests of The Rendezvous and the industry’s leading creative talents will join us in celebrating excellence in yacht design at a prize giving, to be held at the Monaco Opera House, followed by an evening of fine dining and entertainment.
Individual tickets and full tables at the prize giving are now available to purchase online.
Please go to www.showboatsdesignawards.com for further information and ticket bookings.
Venue: Monaco Opera House
Dress code: Cocktail, Jacket required
SATURDAY 22 JUNE
Courtesy car service available to guests from 10.00 – 02.00
Guests registration open from 10:00 – 13:00
07:00 – 14:00
Rendezvous Chefs’ Competition
Chefs cooking on board superyachts have made cooking in the confines of the space available high art, and we honour their talents with the second annual Rendezvous Chefs’ Competition. Each participating chef will be given the same produce and a set time to create a dish to be judged by Michelin star chefs. Owners are encouraged to nominate their chefs for the competition.
18:30
Twilight Cruise in Company
As the sun falls over Port Hercule, participating yachts will leave the port to cruise under twilight.
19:30 – 01:00
Diamonds & White Party
Diamonds & White Rendezvous Party Guests are invited to wear white for the annual Diamonds & White Party, the final destination of the Twilight Cruise. Rendezvous guests will tender to shore to enjoy some delicious food, live music and dancing on the beach into the early hours.
Dress code: White – Diamonds are Optional!
SUNDAY 23 JUNE
Courtesy car service available from 09.00 – 14.00
10:00 – 12:00
Farewell Brunch & Prize Giving
The Rendezvous in Monaco invites all guests to the Yacht Club de Monaco for a Farewell Brunch. Whilst guests enjoy a relaxed Sunday brunch buffet, the winners of the various competitions held during the event will be recognized in an informal prize giving.
Venue: Yacht Club de Monaco
Dress code: Jacket, no tie
12:00
Yachts depart.
Provisional programme is subject to change.
