Even with a history that spans almost four decades, the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show appears young and vigorous every time it returns to Newport, R.I.’s famed waterfront. The industry event, held Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26 featured 15 luxury motor and sailing yachts from lengths in the mid 60-foot range, such as the 64’ M/Y Gem (represented by Nicholson Yachts), to greater than 100 feet,.
Even with a history that spans almost four decades, the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show appears young and vigorous every time it returns to Newport, R.I.’s famed waterfront. The industry event, held Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 26 featured 15 luxury motor and sailing yachts from lengths in the mid 60-foot range, such as the 64’ M/Y Gem (represented by Nicholson Yachts), to greater than 100 feet, including the 168’ M/Y Acta (Edmiston). The yachts participate with the intent of convincing charter brokers they have what it takes to offer onboard guests magnificently bespoke charter vacations.
Consequently, dozens of charter managers, such as Worth Avenue’s Michelle Finn (Jr. Charter Manager), are aboard the yachts to assist with networking. “Ultimately, the brokers bring the clients; the managers liaise between the brokers, the owners, and the captains and crews of the vessels,” said Finn, noting that Worth Avenue had a complement of three yachts to handle at the show (Indy , Namastay , and Hoya Saxa) .