The exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco was the glamorous backdrop to this year's BOAT International Monaco Yacht Show party, which took place on Friday September 27.

BOAT International would like to thank all sponsors that supported the event including Yachting Partners International, Credit Suisse, Wandering Yacht, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, H2 Yacht Design, Chelsea Art Group and Wards Marine Electric.

The BOAT International party took place on the stunning open air Observatory Deck and the Sunset Deck of the Yacht Club de Monaco which overlooked Port Hercules.

The coveted America’s Cup trophy, which dates back to 1851 and is the world's oldest international sporting trophy, could be seen on display at BOAT International's Monaco Yacht Show party.

Pictured: Bernard D’Alessandri of Yacht Club de Monaco with Tony Euden, co chief executive of BOAT International, and Hayden Porter of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron with the America's Cup trophy.

Blue International Talent and California Audio Technology provided a variety of entertainment throughout the evening including a mesmerising electric violinist and dramatic acrobatic act.

Electric violinist Katharina Pustka takes centre stage to wow the crowd.

Roberta Johnson, Morgan Rollins and Glen Rollins enjoy the YPI lounge on the Sunset Deck. Guests enjoyed sushi and cigars courtesy of YPI and seating provided by Sabrina Monte-Carlo.

Eddie Jordan and his rip-roaring band Eddie and the Robbers presented founder of H2 Yacht Design Jonny Horsfield with a tower of celebratory macarons to mark the 25th anniversary of the company.

Striking artwork by Damion Berger could be seen around the venue and was provided by the Chelsea Art Group.

Eddie Jordan's band Eddie and the Robbers took to the stage to provide the soundtrack of the evening which soon saw guests take to the dance floor.

The band played songs by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and George Michael.

Michael Schuler and Michel Buffat of Credit Suisse with their guests.

Judith Freiha, Marco Bulatovic and Olja Aleksic of the Montenegrin yacht management company Wandering Yacht.

Luis Lopez and Kristina Herbert of Wards Marine Electric.

Vice president of marketing communication at Fincantieri Claudio Galbo with guests.

Oyster's chief commercial officer Paul Adamson and chief executive Richard Hadida with Rob Humphreys, founder of Humphreys Yacht Design.

Mark Sager, owner of the 29 metre Burger motor yacht Oriana, and his guest.

Christophe Albin and Lily Albin, owners of the 37.5 metre sailing superyacht Escapade.

Yacht architect Tony Castro and his guest.

Christian Gnotke and Jasmin Altfield, owners of 42.9 metre Vitters sailing yacht Bella Ragazza with Marco Vogele and Francesca Rickenbach.

Harry and Emily Vafias.

Guido Orsi and his guest.

World Superyacht Awards judge Sebastian Vibe-Petersen with Nina Vibe-Petersen and Natalie Boesen.

World Superyacht Awards judge Kim Schindelhauer.

BOAT International commercial director Lionel Richard with Marios Christopoulos and Gulf Craft marketing and communications manager Mahmoud Itani.

Barry Houghton and Sophie Bovin.

Kim and Nina Vibe-Petersen with their guests.

Enrico Chiavacci, marketing director of Marchesi Antinori, with Paola Trifiró, World Superyachts Awards judge and owner of 32 metre Vitters sailing yacht Ribelle.

BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards judges Sally Storey and Tim Gosling.

Westport’s Daryl Wakefield and Ron Nugent with Sylvia Bolton.