Yacht Week Day 3: The White Party, Champers, and the GoPro Club Toss
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The morning would soon begin just how the previous night ended; with everyone exhausted but somehow still drinking. I had skipped the party that night and was fully rested by the time I woke up. However, everyone else wasn’t quite feeling the same; they’d gotten in at 5am. A quick walk around the boat made me realize how hard everyone had partied, but for some reason, Colby was already awake and having a beer. Full of energy, Colby and I decided that breakfast was going to be our treat today.
Amy was passed out on the couch downstairs and looked the most conscious and least zombie-like out of everyone.
“Hey Amy, Colby and I are going to make breakfast, what kind of food do you want?” ~James
“Mmmhhhh… foodddd… ” ~Amy
“I think she wants eggs… eggs with bacon, peppers, onions, and avocados. Let’s do that. ~Colby
We walked to the small grocery store just beyond the dock to buy more beer, champage, and all 3 avocados they had. Colby cracked 2 dozen eggs while I prepared the veggies. Everyone began to crawl out of bed just as we finished our schmorgesborg of eggs. Stuffed, delighted, and at peace, the majority of the crew hibernated back to their sleeping quarters to rest before the next party. We all knew what the day had in store: today was the, “The White Party,” known as one of the craziest parties during The Yacht Week.
I made a few water/Pedialyte mixtures and began distributing them around the boat. The Pedialyte mixture, more commonly know as “the elixir,” seemed to rival Popeye’s Spinach. Like a memento passed down through the generations, two of our friends who had previously experienced Yacht Week Croatia told us about the secret elixir (thanks Jess and Sara). It’s comprised of pure electrolytes and carbohydrates to prevent the body from dehydration. Simliar to Gatorade and Powerade, it’s 1o times more powerful without the sugar. It’s Hydration 101 (see Chart 1.1 below).
Chart 1.1
Within 30 minutes of the Pedalyte elixir getting into our systems, everyone was back to normal. Amy and Emma were joking around, Brandon was enjoying mimoas, and the rest of the crew was figuring out a way to “Ice” me.
Before we knew it the morning had passed and we began getting ready for the party at 4pm. Our goal was to get there early enough so we could hike up to the castle that overlooked the city. Everyone changed into our white outfits and departed for Hvar.
We arrived at the Island of Hvar and looked up at the castle walls that towered over the city. The heat was intense, the castle was far away, and I remember thinking, “I’m not sure we’ll all survive.” Within a minute of walking toward the castle someone said, “Maybe we should skip the hike… Let’s get lunch and drinks instead.” In total agreement, we sat down at a restaurant near the city’s center and enjoyed a meal before the party. Everyone was in good spirits, except for Brandon. He was struggling to finish his meal. The party from the night before was starting to get the best of him. After each and every bite, he’d take a deep breath as if to regain his composure. I imagine the conversation in his head went something like:
“Come on, you got this. You’re not going to puke… you’ve come too far and the party is starting in an hour. Get it together, just take a bite… there you go… … … … ok, swallow it, just keep it down… there you go… ok now one more bite, you can do it. Deep breath… let’s go…”
Although it was entertaining to watch Brandon trying to finish a meal, the group was slightly worried whether he’d make it to the party. Being the good friend that he is, Colby asked:
“Dude, are you sure you’re alright? Anything we can do to help” ~Colby
“Nah, I’m good. I just need two drinks in my system and I’ll be good to go.” ~Brandon
“Well, you probably need water and food at this point so let’s make sure you get plenty of both first.” ~James
“I’ve been here before guys: Spring Break in Mexico… If I can just get a little buzz going I’ll be fine, just get me another drink… what is that Colby? Gin and Tonic? Pass it this way.” ~Brandon
To all of our surprise, Brandon turned from a stale green color back to his tan good looking self. We paid our bill and headed to the party.
To anyone potentially going on “The Yacht Week” at some point in their lives, here’s a tip; preparation is key. We emailed our skipper a few before we left (thanks to the advice from Jess and Sara) and asked him to set up reservations for the best bottle service locations at each club. When we arrived at the “White Party” we were escorted to Table #1.
It was in the back corner of the club, right next to the DJ, and had an open window view that stood 5 feet above the rest of the club. We felt like Royalty! Not only was the location perfect,but it was also the only table that came with a fan.
To attain bottle service at a club, you will be charged a certain amount to reserve the table which you spend on the bottle/drinks. In essence, you pay $X amount to reserve the table, you then have that same $X amount to spend on a bottle or drinks. If you continue to order more bottles/drinks… well they have your credit card and just add it to the final total. We began looking at the bottle menu and quickly decided that the largest bottle of vodka was what we needed: a 3L bottle of Belvedere. Like a pack of lions who had just killed their next meal, we stood over the server ready to devour the liquor she brought; the party had begun.
We’re thankful for the GoPro footage because from this point on, the details get a little sketchy. Here’s a picture montage showing how the party escalated:
The party went from zero to insanely crazy in a matter of 30 minutes. Our little secluded table area turned into a full on dance party. It got so hot that we took turns laying in front of the fan when we weren’t dancing.
Word to the wise: be careful when posing for pictures that involve having shots poured into your mouth. By the nature of posing for a picture, you’ll be required to hold that position in order to obtain the desired result. I believe we each took turns receiving shots as Dan and Colby assumed the role of “The Shot Guy.”
I can only speak to my experience, so here are the facts: Colby poured a shot in my mouth for way too long, I would soon end up losing my shirt for awhile, and we then ordered another bottle along with some expensive champagne.
Ironically, the champagne we ordered came at the perfect time for two reasons: 1. the GoPro began to overheat so we used the ice bucket to cool it down, and 2. the club was on the verge of Champagne Shower War. We had been dreaming of “Champers” all week and the moment had finally come! Enjoy the video to indulge in our experience:
Now this next part isn’t techincally allowed at a club, but when you’re name is Brandon “The Adventurer,”you find a way to push the limits. I’m going to let this next video tell the next story, but here are a few details to note: this was my GoPro, I just bought it right before the trip, it cost roughly $500, Brandon did not ask if he could throw it across the club, and the dude he threw it to was a random guy (he didn’t throw it back as well as we Brandon had hoped). The toss was a good 30 feet across the club. here’s the map of it’s trajectory.
Enjoy this video as you witness the first ever GoPro Club toss (select 1080 or 720 for the best quality):
Thankfully Brandon, Sarah, and Emma did an adequate check to make sure the GoPro wasn’t broken and screamed, “We’re Good!”
The day party was ending but the night was just beginning. Stay tuned for our next update as we head to the next party that night, then wake up to experience the famous “Yacht Week Natural Bay Circle Raft Party!”
-Jimbo