When the Newport Charter Yacht Show comes around each year, it’s a sign that summer in New England is in full swing. And on Sunday, June 23rd, when 15+ luxury yachts move onto the docks at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the Show’s producer and owner), it will further indicate that yacht charter professionals – including agents, owners, brokers, and captains – are at the ready to make the most of four days at the northeast’s only such show of its kind.
Read MoreThe Newport Charter Yacht Show, held annually in picturesque downtown Newport, R.I., will be held June 23-26, 2024 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. For charter yachts who plan to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Show is the perfect way to kick-off their season in the northeast. Over 100 charter brokers attend the show, which will feature sailing and motor vessels ranging in size from 50 to 200+ feet. The show is open exclusively to charter yacht brokers, agents, and industry professionals. Registration is now open online: www.newportchartershow.com
“2024 looks to be another exciting and busy season for yachts heading to Newport,” said Michael Millerick, general manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, a premier superyacht marina and shipyard in the northeast. “This summer’s yachting and special event schedule is packed with many great events including the TP52 Super Series regatta; Newport to Bermuda Race; USGA Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club; Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff Mansion; Safe Harbor Race Weekend; and many more high-profile events that are sure to attract yacht owners and charter guests from around the world,” Millerick said.
Read MoreOn Friday, October 13, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to race and/or spectate at the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for the Friends of Newport Skatepark in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from Wally’s Wieners will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, SKYLINK Tek, Newport Yacht Builders, Casey’s Oil & Propane, al fresco Composites, Itchiban Yacht Painters, and Newport Rigging Group.
Started more than ten years ago, the Shipyard Pumpkin Regatta is an annual tradition and fund-raiser with all proceeds given to a different organization each year. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard employees organize the annual event by painting three fiberglass pumpkins, setting up food and beverages for all to enjoy, and asking local companies to donate items for a silent auction. “Our annual Pumpkin Regatta is a favorite event for our yacht captains and crew who enjoy the camaraderie of racing against each other for the fastest time in our bright orange pumpkins,” said Michael Millerick, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
Read MoreAfter more than 35 years of bringing charter brokers together with agents, captains, and crews of luxury yachts available for summer charters in New England, the Newport Charter Yacht Show proved once again that it never fails to make an impressive splash. This year The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation stepped in as the event’s presenting sponsor and along with Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the Show’s producer and owner) helped pack a four-day schedule (June 19-22) with plenty of activities both business and social.
Read MoreNewport, Rhode Island is known for many things, not the least of which are plentiful coastal areas and easy access to the ocean, making it the perfect setting for the Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. Since its inception over 35 years ago, the four-day event, scheduled for Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22, has grown into New England’s marquee trade show for brokers, agents, managers, captains, and crews whose livelihoods depend on the luxury charter yacht industry.
Read MoreCharter yacht brokers are setting their sights on Newport, R.I. where an intriguing array of fully crewed luxury yachts will be awaiting their inspection during the 2023 Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. Scheduled for Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22, the four-day event has been serving as the charter yacht industry’s premier trade gathering in the Northeast for over 35 years and kicks off the New England charter season.
Read MoreFor charter yachts who plan to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is the perfect way to start the 2023 season! Hosted by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, in the dynamic and picturesque setting of Newport, Rhode Island, nearly 100 charter brokers attend the show, which will feature sailing and motor vessels from 60 to 200+ feet. Dates for this year’s show are June 19-22 and it is open exclusively to charter yacht brokers, agents, and industry professionals. Registration is now open online at: www.NewportCharterShow.com.
Read MoreOn Friday, October 14, the local yachting community is invited to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” to raise funds for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport, RI from 4:00-7:00pm. Food from Tito’s Tacos will be served along with beverages thanks to sponsors RC Marine Electric, SKYLINK Tek, Newport Yacht Builders, and Casey’s Oil & Propane.
Read MoreOn June 23rd, a prolonged, synchronized blast of horns from a magnificent fleet of luxury yachts marked the successful conclusion of the 2022 Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen Newport and produced by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. The melodious “hoorah” also signaled the start of the charter season in New England and the long-lasting effects of the Show’s four-days of activities on that industry’s success – for the present time and into the future.
Read MoreThe Newport Charter Yacht Show, a charter industry event presented by Helly Hansen Newport, is evolving into an impressive showing of fully crewed luxury charter vessels, both power and sail. Thus far, the Show’s 17 participating yachts range in length from 66 feet (the sailing vessel Gaia, presented by Nicholson Yachts) to 164 feet (the motor vessel TCB, presented by Northrop & Johnson). All will gather for four days of activities scheduled Monday through Thursday, June 20-23, at Newport’s Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, which owns and produces the show.
Read MoreCharter Yacht Shows, which bring together brokers, agents, captains, and other professionals in the charter yacht industry, have a common focus: that of facilitating exquisite vacations aboard crewed luxury yachts. And while there are shows in every major charter location (Barcelona, Greece and Turkey, to name a few preceding the upcoming Mediterranean season), there is only one Newport Charter Yacht Show to showcase New England, its feted cruising grounds, and the vessels – both motor and sailing – that will be available for charter during prime summer season.
Read MoreFor charter yachts who plan to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is the best way to kick-off the season. Hosted by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, in the dynamic and picturesque setting of Newport, Rhode Island, nearly 100 charter brokers attend the show, which will feature sailing and motor vessels from 60 to 200+ feet.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreA Foreign Trade Zone ("FTZ") has been established at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. The FTZ includes property both on the water and on land, and it can accommodate multiple yachts simultaneously. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard's FTZ is the only one of its kind in the United States outside of Florida.
Read MoreThe team at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is excited to announce that Helly Hansen Newport, the oldest Helly Hansen licensed store in North America, owned by Jay Lasky, has signed on for the fifth straight year as the presenting partner of the Newport Charter Yacht Show. Held each June at Newport Shipyard, the Newport Charter Yacht Show will feature an impressive lineup of power yachts and sailing vessels available for private charter. The 2020 show, slated to be held June 22-25, will offer yacht charter brokers and industry professionals from around the world the opportunity to preview participating charter yachts headed to New England for the season.
Read MoreOn Friday, October 4, the local yachting community came together at Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” which raised $3,022 for hurricane relief organization HeadKnowles. Different charities are chosen each year and for 2019, Shipyard employees chose to raise money to help Bahamian residents who were affected by Hurricane Dorian in early September.
Read MoreSafe Harbor Marinas, LLC has acquired Newport Shipyard in Newport, RI and increased its portfolio of assets to 85 facilities across 19 states. The addition of Newport Shipyard is part of the company's ongoing strategic expansion and diversification of its holdings. The company owns and operates North America’s premier network of marinas.
Read MoreTwelve yachts between 20 and 56 meters in length gather on Rhode Island Sounds for two days of fleet racing
For the third year since 2016, twelve of the world’s most beautiful yachts sailed to Newport, RI for the 2019 Candy Store Cup superyacht regatta July 26 and 27.
Read MoreOver the four days of June 17-20 Newport Shipyard buzzed with activity as it catered to charter yacht brokers, agents and other industry professionals attending the year’s Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen Newport.
Read MoreOne of the special highlights of every year’s Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen Newport is the Chef’s Competition, which is held under the Show Tent where all attending brokers, managers and other charter industry professionals can enjoy a break from business and gain further insight into the personalities of those who normally spend their days lavishing attention on charter guests.
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