The Chamonix II party boat for your special events is designed with a dance floor bar and buffet station for food service so that all facets of a fun gathering are covered. In 2011 we held about 180 events. We continue to sail in December with Christmas parties and then our season comes to a close.We are always open for business, but typically January and February are slow due to the colder weather.

There are several fun things to do on the catamaran while sailing. We have a golf mat on the stern to chip golf balls at a target that we tow about 100 yards behind the boat. We also have a BB pistol gun that we shoot at targets being towed behind the boat.

The Chamonix II is the most luxurious Dallas party boat yacht for parties ranging from 15 to 85 guests. We also host corporate retreats and special events which involve working sessions on the boat. There is nothing more peaceful or private than being in the middle of the water sailing with no noise and no distractions.

Besides corporate events, BigDCats also hosts many private functions such as weddings, rehearsal dinners,birthday and anniversary parties, graduation parties, sweet sixteen parties, family reunions and religious and non profit events.

BigDCats has an office in Dallas which is staffed by Bill Caffy and Gina Khoury who are responsible for booking the charters and managing all requested services that will be on board the cruise.

To request information about a cruise please visit our web site at www.bigdcats.com and fill in the “proposal request ” form or call our office at 214 705 3772.

• Organized J24 Sail Boat Races
• Golf Driving Range
• Pistol Target Shooting
• Swimming
• Jet Skis 
• Water Balloon Launch
• Float Toys
• And many more activities!

Here are some examples of a local community about, Austin Ranch, and some of their team building event ideas.  

The Funny Farm

Team members are divided into hillbilly families. Families will then choose their name such as Hatfields, McCoys, Dukes, etc. Each family member will also create and maintain a character for themselves such as Cuzin’ Billy Bob, Aunt Rotunda, Ma, Pa and Baby etc. The hillbilly family will race against the clock to shuck corn, make dumplins, tip cows, pluck rubber chickens, gather wood for the fire, stomp grapes and more! This is a true family affair and fun for all! Great for a lighthearted event.

The Iron Chef Competition

This is one of our most popular team builders. There is nothing like the aroma of good food wafting in the air. It smells like-VICTORY! Your teams will don chef hats and basting brushes to create amazing dishes that will become the dinner later on in the evening. Each team will be paired with an award winning chef for the competition. An independent panel of judges will call winners based on marketing, presentation, creativity and of course great Texas flavor! 

Texas Chili Cook off

We take our chili very seriously here at Austin Ranch. After all, it is the Texas state dish. We have the perfect ingredients for success; chilies, spices, beef and fun. We bring the fire, pots, pans and your team brings the competitive spirit for the perfect bowl of Texas Red. 

Cowboy Camp

Golf Cart Polo - Golfing cowboy style! Teams of two (a malleteer and a driver), blaze a trail across our rodeo arena in an attempt to whack a polo ball into the opponent’s open-ended barrel. SCORE! Cattle Paint Branding – Branding takes on a whole new meaning when you have a Texas steer staring at you eyeball to eyeball. This activity gives your group a chance to brand a live steer. Not with a hot branding iron of course, but with paint and a brand. Rodeo Games – 5 man stick horse barrel racing will have you laughing until your sides hurt! Rope a Dope will teach newbie wranglers how to rope a calf with instruction by a professional, even if it is a hay bale with a calf’s head attached. These games are great for the team that likes to get down and dirty in a Texas way. 

Bubba Games

To build a team in Texas you need the creativity of Tex Schramm, the patience of Tom Landry and the fun loving spirit of Dandy Don Meredith. We have put together a Totally Texas Team Building Exercise for theme parties or visiting Yankees, with real Texas-sized fun built in to every challenge. Redneck Horseshoes, Cow Pattie Shuffleboard, Raise the Barn, Jailbreak, Snuffleboard, What the Hay! A total of fifteen backyard Bubba Games to choose from! 

Silent Movie

Nothing can compare to a good old western movie with an all-star cast which consists of your employees! Teams will select characters and a director to produce a silent film. Our professional camera man will capture the footage. Actors will be provided with a plethora of costumes and props to fit their characters. Scripts are pre-written, but can be altered at will when a professional editor comes in for the sub-titles. Western Celebrity Look-a-Like Judges will decide the winner when movies are shown over dinner. 

Intense Team Building

For those organizations that are looking for a life changing experience for their employees, we offer Firewalking, Broken Glass Walk, Board Breaking, Cowboy Paintball and more. These activities are certainly for those that want to see real results! We promise you will! 

Other Options – Chuckwagon Building, Scavenger Hunts, Win It in a Minute, Rocket Building, Game Shows, Bike Builds for Charity, Cowboy Paintball and more.

Once again, wanted to thank you for making my husband’s 40th so spectacular!  The experience was amazing!  He had a great time and so did all our guests!  Everyone enjoyed your boat, the ambiance, the food and music!  Everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest and many told me that this was ’one of the best parties that had been to since it was so “different”‘. All this could not have happened without you and your fantastic staff!  Special thanks to your DJ for doing a great job with the music! And thank you for going the extra mile to ensure that our party was a huge success!  Look forward to sailing with you again for another event!

Best regards,

Lily & Ajay

Mike,

I just wanted to thank you for all of your help with the reunion.  Everyone had just an awesome time, and thought it was such a cool and different event!

Anyway, I am just so pleased with how much fun everyone had.  It was a very special night.  See you soon!

Thanks,

Lindsay

Come celebrate your birthday party or anniversary with us. There is no better place to meet your close friends and share special moments with them. Your friends will remember this experience forever.

Please print and sign the contracts and waivers and bring them with you.

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