Established in 2014, the Xquisite brand has, from the outset, sought to offer a genuine customer experience that goes far beyond the “traditional” commercial relationship. One of the manifestations of this desire is the annual Xquisite Owners’ Get-together, an event that has now become a tradition and allows all those who wish to do so to gather for a weekend in a very relaxed atmosphere.
Unlike other Owners’ meetings, there’s really no official program here, apart from the big party on the Friday evening.
The idea is to give participants the opportunity to discover the Xquisite base and its surroundings in complete freedom. It’s also a good opportunity to discover several of the manufacturer’s models. In fact, this gathering of Owners is also open to customers who are considering acquiring a catamaran from the brand, or who are awaiting delivery.
A Family-like Atmosphere
The convivial atmosphere makes it easy for chatting, and new acquaintances are made while older members can share their experiences and offer a few recommendations, often quite useful, to new buyers. Destinations, choice of sails, powertrain and even the choice of the best cooktop to have on board (a story told by yours truly), no subject escapes conversation! It was also a good time to talk purchasing, insurance, repairs and administrative formalities, as the entire team was in attendance along with all the brand’s partners.
Among the multihulls moored in the marina, there were of course many X5s, the shipyard’s best-seller, but also the brand-new Sixty Solar Sail, the first to be delivered on this side of the Atlantic.
During the day, guests were offered bicycles and kayaks, before enjoying a delicious cocktail around the pool. For my part, I even got the chance to sail, tacking a few times aboard the famous 30 Sportcat, designed for the brand’s sailing school, which I had tried out a year earlier in Annapolis.
The Xquisite Catamaran Center, Homeport for Xquisite Owners
So it’s in the Bahamas that the brand has set up its Xquisite Catamaran Center. Indeed, as the manufacturer attaches great importance to customer service, the idea was to establish, almost from the brand’s launch, a base that would be the preferred homeport for Owners. Initially planned for Florida, the base was finally set up on the island of Grand Bahama. Tamas and David, the two partners, discovered a marina and hotel on the island, which had almost been abandoned. It soon became apparent that this was the ideal location for their project.
The Xquisite Catamaran Center is first and foremost a marina, open to anyone, but with real advantages for the brand’s customers. It’s the ideal place to leave your catamaran in port for a few months, but it’s also the place to carry out maintenance, install accessories or make any modifications you may require. If necessary, repairs can also be carried out here.
In addition to these technical services, the Xquisite Catamaran Center also offers a concierge service - from car rental to refueling your multihull - to enable you to set sail without losing any time. This is also where the manufacturer has set up its offices to provide sales and administrative services. This goes far beyond sales, since Xquisite owners can also take care of im- migration formalities and even obtain a cruising or fishing permit.
The site also houses the cruising school, which offers training to future Owners, thanks in particular to the 30 Sportcat. It’s also possible to go on charter, a great way to discover the brand’s catamarans.
The final part of the project is, of course, accommodation and catering, as the site offers 10 rooms and 10 suites directly on the marina. Here again, while Xquisite customers enjoy a number of benefits, the hotel will also be open to the public. Not to be forgotten is “The Galley”, the resort’s restaurant, whose chef is a true magician. Since its opening, it has become one of the best restaurants on the island.
The project is set to expand even further with the construction of new apartments overlooking the beach, for an ideal experience combining everything from sailing to swimming.
Xquisite CEO Tamas Hamor, a happy man with a ton of ideas...
