Events Schedule

Experience all we have to offer across our event. 

Stay tuned for more updates to our schedule as time draws closer to the show.

4th December 2024


12:30 - 18:30

Hospitality Desk Opens Yacht Check-in begins

Location: Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelsons Dockyard


13:00 - 13:30

Captains Briefing

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Sponsored by: Yotspot

Headline Sponsor: MYS USA Inc


13:30 - 18:30

Yacht Check-in Continues

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelsons Dockyard


14:30 - 18:30

General Check-in begins (All Participants)

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelsons Dockyard

Pick up credentials and show packages.


15:30 - 16:30

Chef and Steward/Stewardess Competition Briefing

Location: Copper and Lumber

All chefs and chef stewards/stewardesses who have entered the competition are asked to attend.

Sponsored by: Shoreside Support, BWA Antigua Limited & Culinary Convenience


18:30 - 22:30

Antigua Sundowners Evening

Location: Boom Restaurant & Bar

Hosted by Super Yacht Charities to raise awareness for GILM INC

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Sponsored by: DORRIES Yachts, Oceanskies, Virtual Pursers, Yacht Carbon Offset, Pinmar, Astilleros de Mallorca, Starboard Card, Cecil Wright & Peninsula


5th December 2024


07:30

Continental Breakfast

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard


07:30

Hospitality Desk Opens

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store, Nelsons Dockyard

Pick up credentials and show packages.


08:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: MIMO Connect

Topic: "The Importance of Diverse Connectivity Onboard"


09:30 - 12:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


09:30 - 16:30

Concours de Chef

Location:

Judging of Yachts 180ft and Over
Sponsored by: Shoreside Support, BWA Antigua Limited & Culinary Convenience


12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Location:


13:30 - 17:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


19:00 - 23:00

Welcome Networking Event - Caribbean Supper

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Sponsored by: Headline Sponsor MYS USA INC

Wine Sponsor: Global Wine Solutions

Entertainment: Live Steel Band, Limbo & Fire dancing, Cultural performance & Live DJ
All Show attendees invited (Please present your show badge for entrance).
Dress: Elegantly casual



6th December 2024


07:30

Continental Breakfast

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard


07:30

Hospitality Desk Opens

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Pick up credentials and show packages.



07:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: Nicholson Drinks

Topic: "Sustainable and high-quality cocktails served aboard a yacht, via Nicholson's on tap kegged solution explained"


08:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: BVI Yacht Concierge

Topic: “British Virgin Islands: Your Premier Yachting Destination”


09:30 - 12:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


09:30 - 16:30

Concours de Chef

Location:

Judging of Yachts over 126ft - 179ft
Sponsored by: Shoreside Support, BWA Antigua Limited & Culinary Convenience 


12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Location:


13:30 - 17:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


19:00 - 23:00

Antigua Yacht Club & Falmouth Harbour Marina Night

Location: Antigua Yacht Club & Falmouth Harbour Marina

Selected yachts open for viewing

AYSS “Love From Above” Drone Competition Awards

All welcome to attend the AYSS award ceremony and prize giving to the “Love From Above” drone competition.

7:30pm @ Antigua Yacht Club Marina


7th December 2024


07:30

Continental Breakfast

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard


07:30

Hospitality Desk Opens

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Pick up credentials and show packages.


07:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: Yacht Carbon Offset

Topic: “Take Real Action to Counterbalance your Environmental Impact”


08:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: Yotspot

Topic: "How to use Yotspot to find the best crew: Best practice tricks and tips for current and future clients."


09:30 - 12:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


09:30 - 16:30

Concours de Chef

Location:

Judging of Yachts 125ft and Under
Sponsored by: Shoreside Support, BWA Antigua Limited & Culinary Convenience


12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Location:


13:30 - 17:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina

CYBA Designer Water Competition Awards 17.30pm, Copper and Lumber rear deck area (facing the sea) Open to all DWC Participants, Brokers and Crew interested in future "Just say no to plastic campaign"


19:00 - 23:00

Nelson's Dockyard Marina Night

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina

Festive evening with Steel pan music & Live DJ

Hosted by: National Parks Authority & National Marine Suppliers

Selected yachts open for viewing


8th December 2024


07:30

Continental Breakfast

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard


07:30

Hospitality Desk Opens

Location: Hospitality Area - The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Pick up credentials and show packages.


07:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: Charter Itinerary

Topic: The Power of Tech: Delivering Exceptional Charter Experiences from Enquiry to Disembarkation

 


08:45

Informative Hour

Location: The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson's Dockyard

Presented by: SOS Yachting

Topic: Chartering in the Mediterranean 2025: Essential Fiscal and Legal updates from VAT Experts. 


09:30 - 12:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Location:


13:30

Yachts Open for Viewing

Location: Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Falmouth Harbour Marina


17:30

End of Full Yacht Viewing

Location:

All yachts blow horns to mark the end of yacht viewing 2024


17:45 - 19:30

Concours de Chef Prize Giving

Location: Copper & Lumber - west side next to Museum

Sponsored by: Shoreside Support, BWA Antigua Limited & Culinary Convenience

Wine Sponsor: Global Wine Solutions


19:00 - 23:00

ACYM After Show Party

Location: Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre

Theme & Dress code: "Pirates of the Caribbean"

Open to all show attendees (Please present your show badge for entrance, all CREW must wear their wristbands).

Sponsored by: MYS USA INC (Headline sponsor), Serenity Digital, Yatco & J&W Nicholson Antigua Ltd

Entertainment: Live International DJs & Crew DJ competition

Food & Drinks on Sale

Shuttles will be available at all three marinas at 6:45 pm to take attendees to the event and return to the marinas at the end of the night. Please note that there is limited parking available on-site.


9th December 2024


09:30

Sail Day (Optional)

Location:

A selection of yachts take brokers out on a micro charter around the shores of Antigua.


Contact management companies for more details.


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