the captains' dinner
Chronometer Manufacture watch. Other gifts for the winning captain were provided courtesy of Port Adriano, Le Grand Cros vineyard, Sabrina Monte Carlo and Equiom.
Captain Mark Giblin of Axioma and his wife
Captain Franco Guardi of Khaleesi and guest
Olga Ekiert, Raphael Sauleau, Celine Pujol and Frances Edgeworth
The team from Peninsula
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One of the most popular events of the Monaco Yacht Show, the 2016 CaptainsΓ’€™ Dinner & Awards was held once again at the prestigious Monaco Yacht Club. Held every year to thank the charter Captains and crew who work so hard for their guests throughout the year, this edition saw the prestigious Charter Captain of the year award go to Captain Graham Wilkinson of S/Y Prana. The crew and Captain Andrea Aste of M/Y Victory took away the Best Charter Crew (yacht over 50m) award and the Best Charter Crew (yacht under 50m) was awarded to Captain Claud Akers and his wife Emma and the rest of their crew from M/Y Askari. The prizes were once again generously provided by the sponsors of the evening, many of them long standing partners of Fraser. Ulysse Nardin sponsored the Charter Captain of the year award with a stunning Marine 86
Entertainment-wise there was a distinctly exotic feel with Brazilian themed dancing by Compagnie Corps et Danse, a live singer, the legendary Port Adriano Fun Parade and a DJ who made sure the dance floor was packed all evening with guests dancing into the early hours of the morning. Those wanting a more relaxed evening were able to recline on the beautiful Paola Lenti furniture provided by Sabrina Monte Carlo, while others on the terrace enjoyed the cigars provided by My Fathers Cigars. Prior to the awards ceremony guests were able to sample some exquisite caviar generously provided by Boyar Caviar, purveyors of fine Siberian sturgeon, Oscietra and Beluga caviar. Guests then enjoyed a delicious hot and cold buffet and a cocktail bar complete with flair barmen, whilst the wine was provided by VSF through the generosity of the vineyard Le Grand Cros.
Laurence Carlier, Shawn O'Brian and Gemma Woodcock from GMT