Fifth Horizon Australia Rendezvous, a huge success.
Airlie Beach in the heart of the Whitsundays was the destination for Horizon owners and friends to gather for the fifth Horizon Australia Rendezvous.
More than 100 guests and 10 magnificent Horizon yachts berthed at Coral Sea Marina and Resort for four days of socialising and sharing their diverse yachting experiences. This year’s Rendezvous commenced with a casual poolside soiree, where those who arrived by sea could stretch their land legs and those who arrived by plane, from as far away as Perth, Adelaide and New Zealand, could unwind and relish the fragrant tropical air.
Hosts, Horizon Australia’s Mark Western, Erica Rae, Tony Jones, Jessica Pyke-Nott, Brad Flexman and Liam Phibbs, welcomed owners and their families and friends and presented their “Rendezvous kit”.
Representing event sponsor, Mulpha and Sanctuary Cove where he is Marina Manager, Steve Sammes travelled to Airlie Beach with his wife Helen. “Horizon is the longest standing tenant at Sanctuary Cove and we’re proud to sponsor their Rendezvous,” he said.
“As well as enjoying the water, the fun and good food and great company, it’s important to listen to our customers and take on board their observations and requests. “Meeting Horizon owners in a relaxed, social setting is a great way of finding out what we can do to enhance their experience.”
Horizon owners and their guests were hosted by Greg and his team for a farewell breakfast at the site, where in March 2024, the first architecturally-designed homes will be built. “Seven lots of 16 in the first stage have already sold,” said Greg. “It’s a rare opportunity to build in this sought-after section of Airlie and make the Whitsundays your playground.” From there, owners and guests departed – either returning home or onward to cruising adventures in the island paradise of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.
Wrapping up the 2023 Horizon Rendezvous, Mark Western said he was ecstatic with the effusive feedback. “The very next day, people emailed or called to say ‘top event’, which is very pleasing. “A lot of work goes into organising and executing our Rendezvous and it’s heartening when our owners appreciate it. We’re grateful to everyone who attended for their enthusiasm and their loyalty to Horizon. They go to the effort of bringing their boats and inviting friends, and that’s what makes the event a success. It’s a magic combination.”
Not missing a beat, the Horizon Australia team are now back at their Sanctuary Cove headquarters and already working on the 2024 Horizon Open House in March, and planning Rendezvous 2024, which they promise will have “a Western twist” – a not-so-cryptic reference to the mystery destination and play on Mark’s surname.
“You’ll have to wait and see, but we can tell you the new destination will be as thrilling and mesmerising as the Whitsundays and just as much fun,” hinted Mark.
