2013 event schedule

Annual AYCA meeting date to be announced.

Sunday, June 16

9:00 AM - Yacht move in - Newport Yachting Center - Contact Marina Office Directly 401-846-1600 x225

9:00 AM - Vendor move in - Show Tent

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open

5:30 PM - Chef's Competition Briefing - Hospitality Lounge

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Captains & Crew Briefing & Reception - Hospitality Lounge

 

Monday, June 17

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open - Hospitality Lounge Open (Coffee, Water, WI-FI, Seating)

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM - Onboard Yachts; Information Technology in Today’s World:
Wi-Fi, SatCOM, LAN, Bluetooth, etc.; Installation, Connection and Compatibility.
Speaker TBD

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

10:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Culinary Competition - Premier Class (99ft & under) - A taste of the sea: New England seafood chowder

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Platinum Sponsor Welcome Cocktail Reception / USSA Networking Event. Open to all show participants.

Tuesday, June 18

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open - Hospitality Lounge Open (Coffee, Water, WI-FI, Seating)

9:00 to 9:45 AM - New England Shipyards; Services & Support
Hauling Capacity, Dockside Draft, Subcontractor Regulations, Proximity to town, etc. Speakers TBD

10:00 PM - 5:00 PM- Tablescaping Competition - Interior Crew (Large and Small)

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Culinary Competition Grande Class (100ft & Over)

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

5:00 PM - Awards Presentation - Culinary & Stewardess Competitions - Hospitality Lounge

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Yacht Hop - Small Yachts - 89ft. and under

wednesday, june 19

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM - 11:00 PM -AYCA Seminar - Sunset Terrace

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Freelance Chef Shucking Competition - Main Tent

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Yacht Hop - Large Yachts - 90 ft. and over

thursday, june 20

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM- Annual AYCA Meeting – 22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grille, Bowen’s Wharf (walking distance from show site)

8:00 to 9:30 AM - Captains site visit to Newport Shipyard to introduce new 500 Ton Travelift. Includes Breakfast at Belle’s Café, located on the Newport Shipyard site. Water Taxi Transportation to and from Newport Shipyard will be available.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing - Brokers / Agent guests

5:00 PM - Show Closes - Sound All Horns Please

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Fundraiser to benefit YachtAid Global, Newport Yachting Center, Sunset Terrace; for more information, click here.