the annual dockside soirée The 2016 annual Dockside Soirée took place at the Fraser display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and played host to the second annual Yacht Management Captain of the Year Awards, which recognised the winning Captain for their hard work and dedication. Fraser was pleased to present the 2016 Yacht Management Captain of the Year Award to Captain Wayne Williams of M/Y Karima, who was presented with the main award of a Marine Diver Chronometre Ulysse Nardin Watch. Other prizes included three days of free berthing at both Port Adriano and Marina Ibiza, dinner for two people at a Michelin Star restaurant in the Balearic Islands courtesy of the Balearic Yacht Destination group and a $1,000 travel voucher and an annual Prestige Priority Pass providing complimentary access to airport lounges around the world from Global Marine Travel.
Mark Bononi, Andrew Dudzinski and Clayton Swart from MHG
Roberto Giorgi, Christina Jackson, Raphael Sauleau, Alex Duke and Paul Roser
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Photos: Tom Serio
After the awards presentation, over 200 VIP guests enjoyed live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cocktail bar, a Macallan scotch tasting bar and a My Father Cigars bar. Guests were also treated to a beautiful display of Ulysse Nardin timepieces and diamond jewellery by IberJoya Diamonds all while mingling against the backdrop of the stunning superyachts on display with Fraser. The night could not have been possible without the generosity of all sponsors and partners, including Ulysse Nardin, Balearic Yacht Destination, MHG Insurance Brokers, Global Marine Travel, The Macallan, Snow Leopard Vodka and Robb Report.
Dane Wenthur, Robin Wenthur and Cris Wenthur
Keti Sierra, Nani Mas and Jenny Maul, Balearic Yacht Destination