It’s a wrap on the Antigua Charter Show 2025. Feedback from attendees – from captains to brokers has been positive.
Sixty charter yachts attended the show. These were a combination of motor yachts, sailing yachts and multihulls, ranging in size from 15 to 80 metres
The ACYS team worked hard to ensure that everyone enjoyed themselves and the evening socials were extremely well received.
ACYM’s Secretariat Manager, Faheema Akaloo Mohammed heads up the team that organises the show. She said: “Attendance this year was outstanding. We had to issue additional day and guest passes to meet last-minute demand. The selection of yachts was incredible and there were many additional events held on the yachts. These were enjoyed by many.
Attendance higher
Visitor attendance was higher than in previous years. More people attended yacht viewings and the Informative Hour sessions.
ACYM Chairman, Paul Deeth shared his insights. He declared, “The evening events went down well as usual, with many not wanting them to end!
“Our show is truly unique as it offers invaluable networking opportunities for those in the yachting industry. It gives you the chance to put names to faces in a relaxed and friendly setting. People can talk to each other without pressure and get to know people they may like to do business with.
“The Sail Day was a highlight for many, with sailing yachts Atlantic and Windrose stealing the show for those lucky enough to be on board.”
The calibre of entry into the Concours de Chef competition was high. The judging panel included Michelin starred Chef Colin McGurran and award-winning superyacht chef Danny Davies. The theme for this year’s competitions was ‘A Journey of Wellness’.
Concours de Chef and Tablescaping Competition results
Chef competition
In the category of yachts 180ft and over:
- 1st place: Thean Labuschagne, Starfire
- 2nd place: Daniel Stoma Baldo, Roma
- 3rd place: Alessandro Cargiolli, Amor a Vida
In the category of yachts 126-179ft:
- 1st place: Jonny Sims, Asani
- 2nd place: Chef Molly McMullin, White Star
- 3rd place: Chef Sean Connolly, King Benji
In the category of yachts 125ft and under:
- 1st place: Thomas Carmeille, Kajikia
- 2nd place: Alexis Charrett, Reve Blue
- 3rd place: Luke Brooks, Haze II
Yacht Table Design and Service competition
In the category of yachts 180ft and over:
- 1st place: Nora Edgington & Paloma Estrada, Amor a Vida
- 2nd place: Aimie Keech, Starfire
- 3rd place: Tamaryn Smith, Elis et Mar
In the category of yachts 126-179ft:
- 1st place: Matilda Redmond, Asan
- 2nd place: Beth Pendrous, Amica Mea
- 3rd place: Michelle Riherd, King Baby
In the category of yachts 125ft and under:
- 1st place: Alena Konysheva, Allora
- 2nd place: Isabel Tyrrell, Haze II
- 3rd place: Anais Michel, Kajikia
Date for your diary!
Next year’s show will take place Friday 4th December – Wednesday 9th December 2026
