Running from June 18 to 21 under the new owner, Newport Harbor Corporation, the 30th annual Newport Charter Yacht Show starts in one week, showcasing a collection of world-class yachts in the Newport Yachting Center. The four-day show, which will be held in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, is the only one of its kind in the USA and caters to not only the charter trade but also consumers (attending with brokers) who can find out more about charter options in New England and world-wide through access to luxury yachts from 50 to 200 feet, industry focused seminars and ancillary goods as well as services.
30th annual Newport Charter Yacht Show
“We have 24 yachts signed up to-date, and our number of on-site exhibitors has doubled from last year,” said Event Chair and Director of Newport Exhibition Group Tom DeLotto, adding that this year the show is directly preceding the America’s Cup World Series in Newport. “Everything is really coming together, and we could not be more pleased with the industry support from brokers, agents and marine businesses.”
Delotto added that the cost for a week-long charter in New England can be as low as $8000 for three couples. “You don’t have to charter a mega yacht for $100,000, though we do represent those options at the show. Brokers have all sorts of options, including vacations on charter yachts in the 40-50 foot range.”
DeLotto said that the supporting marine businesses, which include Gold Sponsors AERE’ Docking Solutions and The Private Journey, are “extremely vested” in the event. The week kicks off with a Welcome Cocktail Reception, on Monday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., in the Hospitality Tent, open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and starting off each day of the show are the industry-focused seminars (8:15 a.m.).”
The Charitable Partner of 2012 is YachtAid Global.
Spotlight: Culinary Competition
Chefs aboard participating charter yachts will go whisk-to-whisk on Wednesday, June 20 for the Newport Charter Yacht Show’s Culinary Competition, which has been split into two classes: the Grande Class, for chefs on yachts 100 feet and above, and the Premier Class, for chefs on yachts 99 feet and under.
For the Grande Class, the morning of the event, chefs will be provided with a “mystery basket” full of ingredients along with a short list of ingredients that can be used from their pantries. They will then return to their respective galleys to prepare four servings of a meal of any cuisine, and local restaurant chefs will determine a winner.
For the Premier Class, the chefs will prepare seafood chowder, the quintessential dish of New England and have free reign over the ingredient choices. Once the dishes are complete, show attendees will be invited to visit every competing yacht’s galley to taste the creations. Ballots will be provided onboard each yacht and the winner determined after results are tallied.
The winner of both the Grande and Premier Class will be announced at the Chef’s Awards Ceremony in the main tent that day at 4 p.m.
Newport Harbor Corporation is a leader in hospitality services and event production and owns and operates the Newport Yachting Center & Marina, Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport International Boat Show and the Newport Restaurant Group.
Newport Yachting Center Marina & Special Events venue is located on four acres in the heart of scenic downtown Newport. The space is able to accommodate large yachts and is equipped with long, side tie berthing, high volume fueling, single and multi-phase power, WIFI, water and access to a wide range of technical repair and support services along with easy access to adjacent downtown Newport.
