Now in its 63rd year, the show is not only long-running, but also hugely successful. This is largely due to its well-structured format, consistently high attendance levels, keen interest from the yachting industry, and of course, its stunning location on the beautiful island of Antigua.
Blessed with two natural harbours, perfectly situated at the south of the island, these act as the base for the show. The first is English Harbour, where you’ll find Nelson’s Dockyard Marina, and the second is Falmouth Harbour, which houses Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina.
All three marinas are used to accommodate yachts attending the show; check out our marina maps to familiarise yourself with the layouts of the marinas, which size yacht will be situated where, and what your plan of action might be for viewing your top yachts of interest. Please note that some yachts may be anchored out in the harbour if numbers are high, but rest assured that our tenders will be on hand to ferry you back and forth for viewings.
Check out our top tips for making the most of the show!
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Participate in the organized social events to network and connect with other brokers, yacht crews and industry contacts. Making time to interact with new people as well as friends from past shows is invaluable. There’s the Welcome Networking Event on the 5th, the Antigua Yacht Club & Falmouth Harbour Marina Night on the 6th, the Nelson’s Dockyard Marina Night on the 7th, and ACYM After Show Mingle on the 8th.
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You can also purchase tickets for our charity event on the 4th - our Antigua Sundowners Evening at Boom Restaurant & Bar. Hosted by SuperYacht Charities, its purpose is to raise awareness for GILM INC and SYC Action Fund Cash4Causes. Find out more and book your tickets!
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We currently have 61 yachts registered to attend, so there will be plenty to see and explore. Check out the yachts, other broker managers and key exhibitors attending the show and earmark those you’d like to network with.
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Strategically plan which docks and yachts to visit each day using the marina maps available. Focusing on a few priority yachts per area will allow you to manage your time wisely during the show. Take a closer look at which yachts will be attending the show and read our blog to learn more about some of them!
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Check out the event schedule to discover which Informative Hour seminars may be of interest to you. We host two one-hour sessions on the 6th, 7th and 8th from 7.45am-8.45am and 8.45am-9.45am. Check out the topics and attend the ones that will help you gain insights on market trends, legal aspects or brokerage techniques.
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Use the show as an opportunity to explore new technologies and trends, focusing on innovations such as eco-friendly yacht designs, navigation tech, or luxury upgrades that are being showcased.
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Book dinner reservations in advance if dining out, as restaurants fill up quickly during the show period. Having reservations ensures you can enjoy Antigua's vibrant dining scene without hassle. Check out our local dining guide…
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Make sure you know the locations and offerings of various bars and hospitality areas onsite to take advantage of networking opportunities.
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Experiencing the show both on and off the docks provides the full experience, so get involved in all that’s on offer!
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Don’t forget to pencil in a little downtime while you’re here - after all you can’t come to Antigua and not experience our beautiful beaches - we have one for every day of the year! Check out our Antigua Travel Guide for ideas.
Download the pdf of our events schedule so you always have it to hand and please get in touch if you have any pre-show queries - we’re here to help!
