The 30th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Yacht Rendezvous was held November 9 – 11 at the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island and was chaired by Christy & Larry Hierholzer and event founders Rita & Rick Case.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous
Memories of 30+ Years
The Rendezvous is going strong after our humble beginnings.
Track our growth and the fundraising success that has served our youth in Broward County.
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The 31st Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Yacht Rendezvous was held November 8 – 10 at the prestigious Fisher Island and was chaired by Christy & Larry Hierholzer and event founders Rita & Rick Case. This incredible weekend started Thursday with an exclusive VIP party for admirals, yacht owners, sponsors and guests. Friday the party continued with a luncheon and fashion show in the Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard featuring fashions by Ramon LaRue by Arianne. Following lunch guests were welcome to participate in the golf cart scavenger hunt, where they had to help find a guest kidnapped by The Riddler. Later that night guests attended the Superhero Yacht Hop, costumes were encouraged while guests tour our amazing sponsor and guest yachts. Guests ended the night at the Vanderbilt Theater (formally Café Tangier) with some Superhero friends in attendance. Saturday’s festivities started with a Superhero Training Academy for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County members and guests. Guests were later shuttled to the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne for silent auction and cocktail party. The event concluded with the Gotham Charity Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne featuring entertainment once again by the BGCBC alumni Pop Superstar Jason Derulo.
Past Years
We’ve had some crazy times over the past 30+ years!
This event has grown to become one of the world’s most exclusive yacht gatherings
2016
12 Clubs – 12,306 Children Served
The 29th Boys & Girls Clubs Yacht Rendezvous was held November 10 – 12 at the distinguished Fisher Island and was chaired by Christy & Larry Hierholzer and event founders Rita & Rick Case.
Read More2015
12 Clubs – 12,620 Children Served
The 28th Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was held November 12 – 14 on the super exclusive Fisher Island and was chaired by Christy & Larry Hierholzer and event founders Rita & Rick Case.
Read More2014
12 Clubs – 12,484 Children Served
The 27th Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was held November 13 – 15 at the beautiful Atlantis, Paradise Island and was chaired by Jessica & Mike Busacca and Steven M. Mariano & Sara Oleneechuk and event founders Rita & Rick Case.
Read More2013
12 Clubs – 12,752 Children Served
The 26th Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was held November 21-23 at the beautiful Atlantis, Paradise Island and was chaired by Jessica & Mike Busacca and Steven M. Mariano and event founders, Rita & Rick Case.
Read More2012
12 Clubs – 12,500 Children Served
The 25th Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was held November 8-10 at the beautiful Atlantis, Paradise Island and was chaired by Felix Sabates and Kimberly LeCompte.
Read More2011
12 Clubs – 12,099 Children Served Served
The 24th Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was held Nov 10- 12 under the chairmen Tony Harris, ShowBoats International Magazine and Howard Meyers, Burger Boats and Event Founders Rita and Rick Case.
Read More2010
12 Clubs – 12,000 Children Served
The 23rd Annual ShowBoats International Rendezvous was chaired by Christine Lynn and Tony Harris, along with Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Trump as our honorary chairs.
Read More2009
13 CLUBS – 12,000 CHILDREN SERVED
The 22nd Rendezvous’ dream team was once again chaired by Linda & Douglas Von Allmen and Fonda & Wayne Huizenga, Jr, along with "Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Trump as our honorary chairs.
Read More2008
13 CLUBS – 12,000 CHILDREN SERVED
The Rendezvous moved to its new home in Palm Beach: The Rybovich Yacht Club. Under the dream team, chairs Linda and Douglas Von Allmen and Fonda and Wayne Huizenga Jr. orchestrated a wonderful success.
Read More2007
13 Clubs – 12,000 Children Served
Boys & Girls Clubs Board Members, Rick Case and Ken Denison come up with the grand idea of inviting yachtsmen to weekend of fun in the Bahamas to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Read More2006
13 CLUBS – 2,000 CHILDREN SERVED
The 19th Annual Rendezvous began with the official ribbon cutting of the Admirals Boys and Girls Clubs Marine Academy on the Douglas and Linda Von Allmen campus.
Read More2005
12 CLUBS – 12,000 CHILDREN SERVED
Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma affected many guests and their homes, yachts and businesses. However, the Rendezvous went on as planned despite fewer guests and yachts.
Read More2004
12 CLUBS – 12,000 CHILDREN SERVED
The Wild Wild West took over beautiful Fisher Island for a weekend of cowboy boots and good ole’ country fun.
Read More2003
12 CLUBS – 11,847 CHILDREN SERVED
“Island Madness” occurred on Fisher island as guests are shipwrecked for four days of pirate themed festivities.
Read More2002
12 Clubs – 11879 Children Served
The “Yacht Hop” proves to be a major success with Rendezvous guest and Fisher Island residents
Read More2001
12 Clubs – 12126 Children Served
Boys & Girls Clubs Board Members, Rick Case and Ken Denison come up with the grand idea of inviting yachtsmen to weekend of fun in the Bahamas to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Read More2000
12 Clubs – 12342 Children Served
An evening Yacht Hop sets the festive party mood of the weekend. Late nights are had by all at Club Tangier. Grammy-award winning artist, Michael Bolton performs for guests.
Read More1999
11 Clubs – 12,000 Children Served
Island attired guests are taken to a Polynesian island theme party. Guests participate with Club members at the Carnival and hilarious mini-NASCAR races
Read More1998
11 Clubs – 10000 Children Served
Fisher Island welcomes back the Rendezvous. Pajama-clad partyers kick off the first night’s party and dance the night away.
Read More1997
10 Clubs – 10549 Children Served
The Rendezvous returns to Cat Cay to celebrate the 10th Anniversary.
Read More1996
10 Clubs – 10000 Children Served
The event is sold with not even a single dock on the entire island. The DeGeorges kick-off the weekend in grand style to the excitement of toga-costumed guests
Read More1995
10 Clubs – 9130 Children Served
The “Fonz” Henry Winkler gives thumps up as the DeGeorges kick-off the weekend with a major contribution.
Read More1994
9 Clubs – 7655 Children Served
The event attracts people in yachts coming all from all over the country.
Read More1993
5 Clubs – 5544 Children Served
Generosity abound more than ever. Arnold Schwarzenegger starts a bid war for an autographed litho of Muhammad Ali and a rare uniform worn by Winston Cup winner, Alan Kulwicki goes to Gordon and Mary Henke.
Read More1992
5 Clubs – 7646 Children Served
Fisher Island seems to blossom with beauty and splendor admist the ravages of Hurricane Andrew.
Read More1991
4 Clubs – 4101 Children Served
The big move occurs when the Rendezvous is held at Fisher Island.
Read More1990
4 Clubs – 3576 Children Served
Guests come by yacht, helicopter, and plane braving high seas and foul weather to party and play. Chefs are imported from Fisher Island to cater the event.
Read More1989
4 Clubs – 3582 Children Served
Power & Motoryacht Publisher, Jeff Hammond, is so pleased with the inaugural event that they sign on as title sponsor.
Read More1988
4 Clubs – 3247 Children Served
Boys & Girls Clubs Board Members, Rick Case and Ken Denison come up with the grand idea of inviting yachtsmen to weekend of fun in the Bahamas to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs.
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