{"id":190478,"date":"2023-11-17T08:28:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=190478"},"modified":"2023-11-17T08:28:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:28:04","slug":"from-4-9-december-the-antigua-charter-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/from-4-9-december-the-antigua-charter-show\/","title":{"rendered":"From 4-9 December, the Antigua Charter Show"},"content":{"rendered":"
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https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/: Running from 4-9 December, the Antigua Charter Show is always a highlight in the superyacht calendar. This year looks set to be just as eventful, with brokers, owners and several iconic superyachts (including the 88-metre Maltese Falcon<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and 95.2-metre\u00a0Whisper<\/em><\/a>) confirming their attendance. And when a showcase is set in the Caribbean, enjoying all the island has to offer is a much-anticipated part (and perk) of the job.<\/p>

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So what makes the Antigua Charter Show special?\u00a0BOAT International\u00a0<\/em>speaks to brokers to get the inside track…<\/p>\n

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If you could give someone one piece of advice for visiting the show, what would it be?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

“Expect it to be hot and humid. Yes, even worse than Florida! Don\u2019t try to cover too much ground in one day. One year I rented a moped from Cheke\u2019s \u2013 it saved my feet that year and I arrived quickly to all events and tours.” (Katy Carter, charter consultant at\u00a0IYC<\/a>)<\/p>

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“Rain or shine, keep walking the dock to inspect as many boats as possible. It is Murphy\u2019s law that the one boat you don\u2019t inspect will be the next boat a client wants to charter!\u00a0But always try to end the day with a swim at Pigeon Beach to soothe the body after a long day racing around the boats.” (Hume Jones, charter specialist at\u00a0Y.CO<\/a>)<\/p>

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“The most important thing to do is book well in advance, as the accommodation fills up fast.\u00a0It\u2019s also good to be aware that the show takes place over three different marinas, so planning your yacht visits in advance will help with time management.\u00a0On the show\u2019s site, you can find out which marina each yacht is in.” (Frances Edgeworth, charter broker at\u00a0Fraser<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“Treat the crew with respect and don\u2019t walk on a boat as if you own it. Ask permission to board first and remember that an owner is spending his or her money on the drinks and food that you are consuming (for free) on board.” (Nick Heming, charter specialist at Y.CO)<\/p>

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What’s been your fondest memory from the show?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

“One year\u00a0Alfa Nero<\/em><\/a>\u00a0filled the Jacuzzi with live fish for their party. They were so cute and hopefully made for good pets in the crew mess after that.” (Katy Carter, charter consultant at IYC)<\/p>\n

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