YACHTS SAVE WHEN REGISTERING FOR NEWPORT CHARTER YACHT SHOW PRESENTED BY HELLY HANSEN BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Yachts save 25% on registration fee and 10% on dockage when registering for the
Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen, before February 1, 2017.
Newport, Rhode Island, USA (January 23, 2017) - Online registration for the 2017 Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen, which will be held for the second consecutive year at Newport Shipyard in downtown Newport, is open: NewportCharterShow.com. Yachts will save 25% on the registration fee and 10% on dockage when they register before February 1, 2017. Dates for the four-day event, which welcomes registered and credentialed industry professionals who represent clients interested in chartering a luxury yacht in New England, are June 19-23, 2017. The Newport Charter Yacht Show is the only one of its kind in the U.S. and will feature an exquisite collection of world-class yachts for charter.
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Participating yachts - ranging in size from 60 feet up to 225+ feet - will be open for tours to registered participants dockside at Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington Street. Show attendees will enjoy a variety of shore side exhibits and activities including festive social gatherings and a themed "yacht hop" where captains and crew on participating vessels serve guests signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Culinary Competitions and Tablescaping Challenge
Chefs and interior crew aboard participating yachts will add zest to the show on Tuesday, June 20th, Wednesday, June 21st, and Thursday, June 22nd when they contend head-to-head in culinary competitions and a tablescaping challenge. Organized by Winnie DeCoster of Captains' Concierge, details regarding this year's culinary theme will be posted on the Newport Charter Yacht Show web site soon.
Industry Focused Seminars
On Thursday, June 22nd, the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA) will host its Annual "Signature" Educational and Informative Seminar from 9 a.m. to Noon. The AYCA PR Committee is actively working on the topics, speakers, and sponsors. Interested parties should contact PR Chairperson, Carol Kent, vacation@carolkent.com, 1-781-631-1800.
Registration - Discounts are in place for yachts who register before February 1, 2017 and for brokers and agents who register prior to April 1, 2017. Register online at: www.newportchartershow.com/yacht-registration/
Hotel Block - A specially discounted room block is available to show attendees at Gurney's (walking distance to the show site), which offers a rate of $259/night (plus $30/night resort fee). The number of rooms is limited, so book early by calling 1-401-851-3332. When making the reservation by phone, reference the Newport Charter Yacht Show.
Exhibiting & Sponsoring - For information on exhibiting at the show or sponsoring the show, contact Veronica Brown, Show Manager, +1 401 846 6000, veronica@newportshipyard.com.
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Stay tuned to www.NewportCharterShow.com for more information.
Newport Shipyard Contacts:
Veronica Brown, Show Manager
Newport Shipyard
401-846-6000 (o)
401-855-0945 (m)
veronica@newportshipyard.com
Eli Dana, General Manager
Newport Shipyard
401-846-6000 (o)
401-662-1081 (m)
eli@newportshipyard.com
Mindy Campbell, Dockmaster
Newport Shipyard
401-846-6002 (o)
mindy@newportshipyard.com
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About Newport Shipyard:
Newport Shipyard, owner and producer of the 2017 Newport Charter Yacht Show, is also host to many other prestigious yachting events including the biennial Newport to Bermuda Race Crew Party and the Candy Store Cup (formerly the Newport Bucket), an annual superyacht regatta to be held July 27-29, 2017. Newport Shipyard is a full-service marina and shipyard with over 3,500 linear feet of dock space that can accommodate yachts up to 300+ feet LOA. Newport Shipyard owns and operates four Marine Travelifts, one of the which (500 MT) is the largest lift in Newport. One of the most popular and recommended shipyards in the USA, Newport Shipyard offers many amenities to captains and crew including: dockside café, ship store, fitness center, courtesy vehicles, crew housing and more. To capture the complete Newport Shipyard experience, visit: www.NewportShipyard.com