2024 Schedule of Events

Sunday, JUNE 23, 2024 

All Day: Yachts move in at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard - For more information and slip assignment, contact Dock Office Directly: 401-846-6002

12:00 PM - AYCA Brokers’ Day. More information to be posted soon!

12:00 PM - Yacht Chef Competition meeting in the Main Show Tent with Winnie DeCoster. Pick up your ingredients from Shoreside Support!

12:00 NOON - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open; Free Wi-Fi available, sponsored by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard

5:00 PM - Crew Competition briefing with Winnie DeCoster, Veronica Brown, and Allie Bradshaw in Main Show Tent.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Captain & Crew Happy Hour & Show Briefing. Beer, wine, and appetizers served.

monDAY, june 24, 2024

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open. Free Wi-Fi available, sponsored by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Daily Breakfast sponsored by Hallam’s Marine Service

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

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Best Charter Yacht Chef sponsored by Shoreside Support. Judging and presentations to be held in Main Show Tent.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

4:30 PM - AYCA Annual Meeting, The Sailing Museum, 365 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840 (AYCA Members only)

5:30 - 7:30 PM - US Superyacht Association Crew Night featuring our fun & interactive Captain & Deck Challenge. The competition will be made up of three challenges, all of which will be exciting and fun to watch! The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the three challenges combined will each receive an award and other prizes. Your crew and all other show participants are invited to cheer you on! Beer, wine, and food will be served during the USSA Crew Night.

tueSDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open. Free WI-FI available, sponsored by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Daily Breakfast Daily Breakfast sponsored by Hallam’s Marine Service

10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON - Yachts Open for Viewing

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Tablescaping Competition all day onboard yachts. A panel of professionals from Newport Yacht Interiors will pick one winner and fans can also vote for a fan favorite!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Cocktail Competition sponsored by Gosling’s Rum all day onboard yachts. Fans will vote onboard to choose an overall winner!

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Charter Show Yacht Hop! Open to Charter Show Registered Attendees and Sponsors. Yacht Participation is encouraged but is optional. The Herman Pundt “Best Party Yacht” award, presented by Denison Yachting, will be given to the yacht with the best presentation during the yacht hop!

wednesDAY, JUNE 26, 2024

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Annual AYCA Signature Seminar Series. Featuring Networking, Educational Seminars, and a Full Breakfast starting at 8:00 AM in the Main Tent.

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Daily Breakfast sponsored by Hallam’s Marine Service

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Yachts Open for Viewing

5:00 PM - Yachts close for viewing - please sound your horns!

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Crew Party & Crew Competition Awards

Saturday, JUNE 22, 2024

Save the Date for the 2023 Newport Yacht Rendezvous benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County!

QUESTIONS?

Newport Charter Yacht Show
c/o Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
1 Washington Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Tel: 401-846-6000

Veronica Brown, Show Director
Email: vbrown@shmarinas.com

Allie Bradshaw, Assistant Show Director
Email: abradshaw@shmarinas.com