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
Purchase event tickets here:
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.
Enquiries
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our helpful team who will be able to assist you.