Now that the Red Eye team have finally recovered from our fantastic Monaco experience (and returned to reality with a bump) it is time to reflect on our Monaco weekend.

Tuesday

As Red Eye arrived in Monaco the atmosphere was already beginning to build, there was an air of expectation around Monaco that was palpable. Tuesday evening was our first chance to see the Red Eye yacht; Element. What a beauty glistening in the evening sun and perfectly positioned for a splendid view as the cars exit the tunnel, through the Nouvelle chicane and down to Tabac.

Wednesday

The forecast threat of rain was thankfully limited to a few drops in the afternoon, so sunglesses on and buisness as usual for the day ahead. We had the pleasure of greeting the first of our cabin guests and hosted a small drinks reception in the evening. The excitement in Monaco was steadily in growing and by the end of the night you could sense the appetite for the roar of the first engine.

Thursday

The first of our 'taste of Monaco' guests arrived on board, year on year we are lucky enough to have a number of customers to share the Thursday / Friday experience with us, Thursdays are becoming annual reunions. Day 1 of the racing and F1 practice rewarded the Elements guests with Nico Rosberg crashing in spectacular fashion right in front of the boat.

Friday

Friday free practice and the last day for our taste of Monaco guests (hope to see you all next year). Party night on Element... What a night and one of the best boat parties in Monaco. The atmosphere was electric and we have to offer our most sincere apologies to our neighbors for the noise. You know it's a good party when you spend most of the night turning away blaggers and free loaders.

Saturday

On Saturday we welcomed weekend guests (some slightly worse for wear from the party). In the morning we were lucky enough to have an insightful, interesting and funny talk from radio 5's David Croft (Crofty). The afternoon qualifying session was marred by a Perez's horror crash at the Novelle chicane. Worried faces all round but thankfully only minor injuries.

Sunday

Everything felt right in Monaco in the morning we all new that we were set for a good race, but what a race it was, it had everything: Crashes, overtaking, safety cars, drive through penalties and controversy. And they say Monaco is boring. Afterwards we said goodbye to our guests and the Red Eye team relaxed in the knowledge that they had delivered our best Monaco event to date. Relaxation was short lived though, the bars of Rascasse beckoned. A good night was had by all.

A big thank you to old friends and new for making this a Monaco to remember, see you all again soon.

The Red Eye team