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WHERE: | Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2009 |
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October 30, 2009 Judging starts at 10am – Yachts will be assigned approximate individual times Awards Presentation, 6pm – Location to be announced |
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| ELIGIBILITY: |
Contestants must be regular crew on a yacht participating in the
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2009. No outside help please.
For logistical reasons we must limit contest to yachts docked at
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina & Las Olas Docks. |
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| ENTRY: |
Please submit our convenient online entry form that will be
automatically sent to us, or download our entry form and fax it to
YACHT NEXT at 954-761-7868. Entry forms must be submitted by 5pm Monday, October 26th, 2009. Particpation will be limited to 20 contestants so please enter early. |
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THE CHALLENGE 2009 CATEGORY ONE |
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THEME – PUTTING ON THE RITZ Show us the GLAM. Create a complete FORMAL table setting at any Interior Dining Table showcasing your skill in creating the most unique and lavish presentation that your signature style dictates. Make your centerpiece a showpiece, add the perfect music and go the extra mile to gain those winning points. Remember, it's all about the details. |
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| 2009 CATEGORY TWO | ||
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THEME – A FOREIGN AFFAIR Being crew on a yacht gives you the opportunity to travel to lands others only dream about. Choose a country, continent, or ethnicity to showcase in your table presentation. Take us away to Greece, Mexico, Italy, Ethiopia – wherever captures your imagination. Make this one CASUAL & FUN. This is an opportunity for you to go over the top with your own creations at an outdoor dining area. Use any props/found objects in your bag of tricks – combined with your Informal Table Service – to transport your guests on an exciting International travel adventure aboard. |
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Note: Yachts may enter in one or both Categories. Remember NO FOOD, JUST FANTASY |
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Points will be awarded for most innovative, most unique, most detailed, most new and exciting – what's the NEXT thing to setting the gold standard for service afloat! |
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| PRIZES: |
Yacht Next Perfect Setting trophy will go to Best in Show – the yacht earning the most points earned in both categories combined. Yacht Next is excited to announce that their "Best in Show" Grand Prize for the 2nd Annual Perfect Setting Challenge is being provided by Triple S Consultancy. The Steward(ess) or team of Stews collecting the most TOTAL points in both PSTC 2009 categories will be awarded a coveted Excellence in Service Training Module in either Butler Service I, Cocktail & Barista or Wine Knowledge. – Value of this prize is €1500 Euros. The Best In Show Trophy, Grand Prize & Champagne Cooler presented by Yacht Next. There will also be prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place showing in EACH category. Provided by Bernardaud, Varga Crystal, Mia Tavola, Alain Saint Joanis, Dessange Salon & Spa, The Grateful Palate, Don Sheil Australia and more. |
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| AWARDS CEREMONY: |
Wine provided by: To be announced Panaretto will be providing nibbles. Details to be announced |
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| JUDGES: |
Merri Grace McLeroy – Broward Design Magazine Jimmy Hunnicut – Bernardaud China Tony Ciavola – Mia Tavola Table Linens Claire Kennedy – Alain Saint-Joanis Carlotta Meyjonade – Dessange Salon & Spa Beverley Grant – Grateful Palate Fabio – Panaretto Restaurante Sue Price – Crew Unlimited Lisa Ferry, Joanne Lockhart & Cristina Clifford – Yacht Next |
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ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE THE SACKS GROUP YACHTING PROFESSIONALS, VARGA CRYSTAL & ORREFORS CRYSTAL. BEARNARDAUD, VARGA CRYSTAL, ALAIN SAINT-JOANIS & MIA TAVOLA will be displaying their beautiful products during the awards ceremony. Each Yacht will be responsible for safeguarding their own display items. CHEFS HAVE THE "CONCOURS DU CHEF" AND NOW IT'S FINALLY TIME FOR THE INTERIORS DEPARTMENT TO SHINE! |
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