Pacific Club Monte Carlo Summer Boat Cruise

The Friday before my Vegas trip I went on my first Pacific Club social event – the annual Monte Carlo Summer Boat Cruise.

It’s been about 20 years since I went on one of these boat cruises. I expected the “Pride of Vancouver” boat to be bigger than it was, but it did have three levels. The top deck was nice, but as soon as the boat started moving it was impossible to stand on it with high heels. And there were MANY high heels being worn by women that night! It also looked like they didn’t change the carpet nor decor in the last 10 years or so.

Everyone seemed happily drunk, but the food selection was pretty scanty. Some Costco finger foods, and then people (including myself) stalked the unnecessarily-heated three food trays until the Indian wraps by Rasoee Indian Kitchen came out, one tray carrying 2 dozen at a time. I nearly got one taken from my hand. Would have been smarter to make all of the wraps and then serve them, as well as label them. I ended up eating a chicken while Leo got a veggie later in the night. The wraps were good, but definitely not enough to be considered a meal.

I saw some familiar faces on board, including Santo Sandhu of Wolverton Securities, Frances Hui of FHS Events (who tipped me into joining the Pacific Club), Alisha Mann of amVentures, Klaudia Lo of HSBC and Klosit, and Marketing Strategist Eric Buchegger. Also met some new people. It seemed most of the guests were – er – guests of Pacific Club Members, because I was under the impression most of the members were young professionals. But, some of the directors looked older as well, so I guess the organization is pretty inclusive. Membership is limited, so you may be put on a waiting list if there aren’t any spots open.

The sunset view as we sailed in was beautiful, but I was really ready to get off after 3 hours of hitting waves.

Next day, I boarded a plane to Vegas. The next couple of posts will be on the fine restaurants I dined at there.