Perfecting The Yacht Party

The best yacht parties are the stuff of legend. You see them alluded to in all the hip-hop videos — sparkling, champagne-drenched affairs that involve the best, brightest, and most beautiful people. Sure, these kinds of parties are few and far between, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving it the old college try. With enough room on your credit card and a little planning, you can set your sights for adventure in the fading sun of Southern California.

Right, now — the first thing you need to do is get yourself to the Marina (that’s marina Del Rey for non-natives) and start sizing up the boats on display. Now, when I say boats, I don’t mean the tugs and sailboats, I mean the yacht. You can’t miss these sleek beauties. Fully equipped with radar twirling on top and tinted windows — when you see a nice 35-foot yacht you just can’t help but wishing you had clearance to come aboard.

Use this allure to your advantage. How often do people get a chance to enjoy a yacht party? I bet you could count on one hand how often you’ve been on board a boat, much less a luxury yacht. Well, with a little planning and forethought (I love that word) you could be partying like it’s 1999, complete with Prince-style high heels. But, this means taking the time to make preparations. This is the part most people abhor. No one wants to plan a party, but everyone wants to attend one.

So, batten down the hatches and avast, me hardies! The first thing you do is make a guest list. This will tell you how big a boat you’re going to need to rent. It will also help you secure a reasonable catering quote. The number of guests, you see, sets off a chain of party-loving dominoes. So, get the list squared away, bring your wallet, and starting making plans for a yacht party the likes of which Southern California has yet to see.