A Brief History of the Rendezvous

We've had some fun and interesting times over the past 22 years.

Click on the links below for some highlights of the past and see how this event has grown to one of the world's most exclusive yacht gatherings.

1988 1989 1990
1991 1992 1993
1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002
2003 2004 2005
2006 2007 2008

 

Schedule: November 12-14, 2009

Donna SummerWe're working on some fantastic entertainment during this year's Rendezvous.

As the event approaches, the event coordinators and planning committee will be making alterations to the schedule. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date Rendezvous agenda.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY
Luxe Pavilion 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All guests are requested to check in, pick up commemorative gift bags, and the most up to date Rendezvous information. Please stop by anytime over the weekend for questions about the Rendezvous, Boys & Girls Clubs or Palm Beach Area.

SILENT AUCTION & LUXE COLLECTION
Luxe Pavilion | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Preview a showcase of Luxe products and services. Don’t forget to stop by and start bidding on your favorite auction items! Unique selection of products, trips, services and artwork; great for gift-giving! Bids accepted until 7:15 PM sharp Saturday evening. Sign up for Auction Pay which allows express check out for your items.

YACHT HOP
Dockside | 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
A selection of beautiful yachts will be open for Rendezvous participants. Hors d’oeuvres, elegant stations and open bars located dockside and poolside. Look for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs for boats open to boarding. Attire: Nautical Chic

CHRISTENING
M/Y Miss Michelle | 7:30 pm
Join us dockside for the christening of Michelle and Tom Murphy’s new Westport, M/Y Miss Michelle. Fireworks by the Grucci family immediately following.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

REGISTRATION, SILENT AUCTION & LUXE COLLECTION
Luxe Pavilion 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Preview a showcase of Luxe products and services. Don’t forget to start bidding on your favorite auction items!

COSTUME DRESSING
Luxe Pavilion 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In case you forgot your own...we leave you no excuse but to dress in the evening’s theme with costumes, accessories and other fun things for the party. Don’t forget to check out the silent auction area too while you are over there.

FASHION SHOW AT NEIMAN MARCUS
11:30 am
Join us for an incredible fashion show luncheon at Neiman Marcus on Worth Avenue with today’s latest fashions, jewelry and shoes. Space is limited. Please sign up at Concierge.

WORTH AVENUE EXCURSION
Shop along Worth Avenue and a portion of your purchases will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Planned activities include a champagne reception at GRAFF as well as Daniella Ortiz’s new shop.

DISCO, COCKTAILS AND DINNER PARTY
Cars of Dreams Museum 7:00 pm - 11:00pm
Transportation departs from Rybovich Yacht Club 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Join us on a luxury motorcoach for round trip transportation to Cars of Dreams. Commemorative Photos

LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment 11:00pm - 1:00am
Late night entertainment on the Shadow Marine Yacht at Rybovich Yacht Club. Music, cocktails, friends.....need we say more!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

SILENT AUCTION & LUXE COLLECTION
Luxe Pavilion 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

RENDEZVOUS GRAN PRIX & BBQ
11:00 am- 3:00 pm
On your mark, get set ... Go... Drive an extreme kart and race other Rendezvous guests on the track at the Rendezvous Gran Prix. Come watch if you are afraid to suit up and hit the track!

SILENT AUCTION 5:00 PM - FINAL BID
Please stop by the Luxe Tent and place your final bids. The silent auction closes at 5 pm. The Platinum Auction will close tonight at the 007 Gala.

TRANSPORTATION departs from Rybovich Yacht Club and The Breakers 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Join us on a luxury motorcoach for round trip transportation for the Admirals Club Cocktail Party and the James Bond Theme Gala at Mar a Lago

ADMIRALS CLUB COCKTAIL PARTY
Suzanne and Robert Tomsich’s Palm Beach home 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A private cocktail party exclusively for Admirals Club members and those pledging to become new members.

COCKTAIL PARTY
Mar-A-Lago 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Start the evening at the Cocktail Party. Bid on silent auction items. The Platinum Silent Auction closes at 9:00 pm Sharpen your pencils and be generous....it’s all for the kids!

007 JAMES BOND-THEME GALA (FORMAL BALL)
Mar-A-Lago 7:30 pm - 12: 00 am
Our honorary chairs, Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Trump welcome Rendezvous guests to their Mar-a-Lago Private Club. Bond Girls, Shaken not stirred martinis, fast cars and James Bond set the theme for the night. Live entertainment by 5-time Grammy winner Donna Summer.

11:00 pm
Silent and live auction cash out is now open. Stop by to pick up your winning bids. If you are unable, please stop by Sunday morning.

LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Poolside at Mar-a-Lago Club 11:30 pm- 1:00 am
Late night entertainment and cordials poolside at Mar-a-Lago Club. Dancing under the star, a perfect way to end a wonderful weekend.

ALL WEEKEND: SILENT AUCTION | LUXE COLLECTION

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to all Rendezvous events available from the Breakers and Rybovich Yacht Club.