KICK-OFF CHARTER SEASON IN NEW ENGLAND AT THE NEWPORT CHARTER YACHT SHOW PRESENTED BY HELLY HANSEN NEWPORT | JUNE 21-24, 2021
MAY 20, 2021, (Newport, RI) – For charter yachts planning to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is the best way to kick-off the season to showcase yachts, crews, and water toys to charter brokers from around the country.
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, located in the heart of Newport, hosts the only crewed charter show in the United States. The show features luxury sailing and motor vessels from 60 to over 200 feet. This year’s show will be held from June 21-24 and is open to charter yacht brokers, charter managers, and industry professionals. Registration is open at: www.NewportCharterShow.com
"Every June we look forward to welcoming charter and industry professionals, captains, crew and show sponsors to Newport for the Charter Show just as summer is getting into full swing," said Eli Dana, general manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. "This year’s show will be a bit different with fewer yachts participating due to many being booked solid for 2021 and several yachts also taking an extra week or two of charters in the Bahamas before heading to New England for the summer,” explained Dana. “We’ll have a more relaxed atmosphere with a charter yacht showroom feel which will be fun a bit more casual than our usual format,” he continued. “We are also waiving the yacht registration fee to encourage more yachts to participate even if it’s for only a day or two.” Click here for the Show schedule: www.newportchartershow.com/schedule-of-events
The Newport Charter Yacht Show features three full days of yacht display, along with industry meetings and seminars hosted by the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA). The AYCA’s educational seminar breakfast takes place Thursday, June 24 from 8:30am-12:00pm at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. “We are bringing industry speakers in to discuss key topics and information related to yacht charter," said Carol Kent, AYCA’s president. "This is a great opportunity to learn about exciting cruising areas, marketing trends, charter preparation, and more,” explained Kent. Attendees can register for the AYCA Signature Breakfast while registering for the show on the Newport Charter Show website.
Many local partners and supporters will be onsite for the 2021 Charter Show. "We are very excited to welcome back Helly Hansen Newport, our wonderful presenting partner, for the sixth consecutive year," said Veronica Brown, director of the Newport Charter Show. “Sea Hawk Paints, Alexseal Yacht Coatings, KVH Industries, SKYLINK, YACHTING magazine, Bridge Liquors, and our hotel partner, the Newport Marriott, are also supporting the 2021 Show.”
“The Newport Charter Yacht Show is a very important event for Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard and the charter industry as a whole, and we’re excited for another great event with a bit of a modified format to match the participation and excitement surrounding this year’s Show,” continued Brown. “All captains and crew in the marina will be invited to participate in the social events to kick-off summer 2021 in style like we always do.”
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About Helly Hansen Newport: Helly Hansen Newport, the oldest Helly Hansen licensed store in North America, has been owned and operated by Jay Lasky since 1992. Known for Outfitting Active Lifestyles for Big Weather, Helly Hansen Newport strives to be the trusted solution for the best quality outdoor gear for active lifestyles and everyday needs. Helly Hansen Newport prides itself on delivering an exceptional customer experience and has been serving online customers since 1998. For more information, visit: www.bigweathergear.com
About Newport Shipyard: Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is one of the most popular and recommended shipyards in the United States. The full-service marina and shipyard has over 3,500 linear feet of dock space that can accommodate yachts longer than 300 feet. Its amenities include a dockside café, ship store, fitness center, and marina vehicles. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is host to many other prestigious yachting events, including the Newport Bermuda Race Crew Party, Candy Store Cup Superyacht Regatta, Newport Yacht Rendezvous, and the Newport Brokerage Boat Show. For more information, visit: www.NewportShipyard.com.