Festival of Seas: The Reefs Aglow

A cocktail party to benefit CCMI

Take a night dive on the coral reef and with the help of a special filter, you will be treated to a visual treat – the reefs vibrantly aglow against the darkness of the ocean. It is the phenomenon of biofluorescence that is responsible for this psychedelic display of colour – the process by which corals absorb certain wavelengths of light and emit it as pink or purple light – glowing and providing a serendipitous experience to the underwater explorer. These are the reefs at night. These are the reefs aglow.

DATE: Saturday, 13th November 2021
TIME: 7-10pm
VENUE: Grand Old House
DRESS: Island elegant, White & Bright
COST: CI $150

Join CCMI as we have fun at ‘The Reefs Aglow’ cocktail party! With white and bright colours – not to mention plenty of glow in the dark touches – we’ll feel the beauty of the biofluorescence of coral reefs at night.

Starting with a glow-in-the-dark welcome cocktail on arrival, this fun, lighthearted cocktail party will feature plenty of great food, live music, dancing, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Enjoy this opportunity to share a fun and lively evening with others who are passionate about saving coral reefs and who share in our vision of vibrant oceans and healthy coral reefs for the future.

This vision begins with you, and we hope you will join us as we celebrate our oceans with Festival of Seas: The Reefs Aglow.

Festival of Seas: The Reefs Aglow is CCMI’s major fundraising event of the year and will sustain our operations, education and research programmes in the Cayman Islands for the year to come as we continue to return to regular operations. In fact, with our team of professionals in place, we have exciting plans to grow our efforts in research and education over the next five years, having an even bigger impact to the health of coral reefs that benefits the entire Cayman Islands community.

You can purchase tickets online HERE (online ticketing fee applies) or reserve tickets and pay with a bank transfer.

Questions? Contact events@reefresearch.org

Unable to attend?

You can still support CCMI! Please DONATE to our efforts.

** Please note: due to Cayman Islands Government regulations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, only those who are in residence in the Cayman Islands would currently be eligible to attend Festival of Seas. There is no guarantee overseas supporters will be able to attend. Tickets are transferable to other guests.

TICKETS

Individual: CI $150 ea

Includes food, unlimited drinks, live music, DJ and dancing

Upgrade your ticket for just CI $35 more! This upgrade gets you access to premium liquor brands including Zacapa 23, Botanist, Hendricks, Tito’s, Grey Goose, Don Julio, Johnny Walker Black, Macallan, Makers Mark, and more!

Online auction opens 1st November!

CCMI is taking covid-19 in our community seriously, and we are following all government regulations and guidelines for an event with 250 people. We would like to take this opportunity to remind our guests of a few things to make this an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone in attendance:

• Bring a mask as you will need it when walking to/from the restrooms
• CCMI staff and volunteers as well as Grand Old House staff will be wearing masks for your safety and comfort
• CCMI staff are all fully vaccinated
• CCMI staff will all produce a negative lateral flow test the day of the event in order to be on site

While Festival of Seas will be held exclusively outside on the deck of Grand Old House, we encourage all attendees to practice social distancing as you enjoy the party.

Many thanks to our Festival of Seas Sponsors

Gold

The Maples Group is a leading service provider offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg and is an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services.  The Maples Group distinguishes itself with a client-focused approach, providing solutions tailored to their specific needs.  Its global network of lawyers and industry professionals are strategically located in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to ensure that clients gain immediate access to expert advice and bespoke support, within convenient time zones.

Grant Thornton has been established in the Cayman Islands since 1978 and has expanded to keep pace with the Islands’ development as the world’s most sophisticated and most successful offshore financial centres. We are a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies.

Silver

Dart is a global investment company founded by visionary investor and entrepreneur Ken Dart. Based in the Cayman Islands, Dart oversees a global portfolio with operating businesses in multiple industries, including real estate development, finance, retail, hospitality and entertainment. Established as a family office in the 1990s, Dart has grown to become the standard-bearer for sustainable growth in the Cayman Islands and beyond. As the largest private investor and employer in the Cayman Islands, Dart focuses its community development efforts on education, youth development and the environment.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with more than 2,000 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programs and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.

Citco is an independent group of companies entirely focused on administering alternative investment funds, investors, corporates and private clients. Administration and governance is the core of our firm and the foundation of our business for 70 years.

Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm advising financial institutions, corporations and private clients on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law from a network of nine international offices.

A boutique private bank specializing in investment and trust solutions for wealthy international families.

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit and assurance, tax and legal, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and thousands of private companies. With 18 partners and over 180 professionals, Deloitte’s Cayman Islands practice serves public and private clients spanning multiple industries locally and worldwide. Our integrated approach combines keen insights with industry knowledge to help our clients excel. We are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in our community. Learn how Deloitte’s more than 345,000 people worldwide make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

If you dream of escaping to a place with world class diving, fishing, peace and relaxation, few places in the world can compare with the charm, comfort and hospitality of the Southern Cross Club, Little Cayman’s oldest original resort. Southern Cross Club offers a top-rated, professional in-house diving and fishing operation, and the property has an untraditional layout featuring 14 spacious ocean-view beachfront bungalows.

Diadema Donor

Joanna and Charles Grover

“We are committed to supporting CCMI’s mission to provide education, research and programming initiatives that help to protect the future of our fragile ocean ecosystems in the face of increasing human activity and environmental changes.”

WiFi