{"id":7603,"date":"2012-09-26T14:09:07","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T12:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=7603"},"modified":"2015-05-21T13:01:44","modified_gmt":"2015-05-21T11:01:44","slug":"caribbean-yacht-charter-the-2012-antigua-charter-yacht-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/26\/caribbean-yacht-charter-the-2012-antigua-charter-yacht-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2012 Antigua Charter Yacht Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

With many of the world’s biggest and most luxurious chartered yachts heading over to\u00a0the Caribbean<\/a><\/strong> for the winter season, now seems like the appropriate time to write about chartering a\u00a0yacht\u00a0from the beautiful island of Antigua.\u00a0Antigua is one of the most beautiful island getaways in the Caribbean, and a favorite sailing charter destination. It is particularly popular with those who wish to go\u00a0snorkeling\u00a0and scuba diving on the coral reefs.<\/p>\n

The main Caribbean charter season runs from early November through to June\/July, with the high season from around mid-December to March. This is the period in which those wishing to escape the cold temperatures of North America and Europe arrive in huge numbers. A large proportion of the islands revenue is made during this time through tourism.<\/p>\n

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Antigua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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English Harbour (and the neighbouring port of Falmouth) has gained international\u00a0recognition\u00a0as one of the best yachting\u00a0and sailing destinations in the Caribbean.\u00a0Situated\u00a0on the southern coast of the island, these ports are mostly\u00a0sheltered from the violent storms and\u00a0hurricanes\u00a0which can hit the island between July and late October. The area gets its name from the harbour in which the\u00a0Royal Navy\u00a0established its base of operations during the eighteenth century. It is also home to the Nelson’s Dockyard cultural heritage site, named after Admiral Nelson (who lived in the Dockyard from 1784 to 1787).<\/p>\n

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One of the most important upcoming events is the 51st Antigua Charter Yacht Show<\/a><\/strong>, which will take place in the first week of December. The\u00a0yachts on show at this event range in length from 46 feet to 245 feet and are berthed in the three marinas mentioned above. The basic premise of the show is to gather\u00a0Yachts that have come to the Caribbean for the winter yachting season in order to allow\u00a0charter agents to view exactly what is on offer. This includes meeting with captains and crews and\u00a0sampling the delicacies provided by the many talented chefs. Many of the chefs will have the opportunity to participate in the 13th anual “Concours de Chef”.\u00a0The theme for this years competition is the Healthy Dinner Challenge. Chefs must create a 3-course menu which promotes healthy eating with “great tasting local Caribbean cuisine\u00a0and simplicity\u00a0in preparation.”<\/p>\n

The success of the island as a charter destination is hardly a surprise. The local yacht workers are known for being extremely and helpful, while there are many small businesses which cater to all yachting requirements.\u00a0 The historical ambiance of the Dockyard and the friendly locals are also crucial\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n

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CROCODILE DADDY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Among the boats on show is the luxury crewed sailing catamaran\u00a0CROCODILE\u00a0DADDY,<\/a><\/strong> which\u00a0is designed for long distance cruising with luxury, comfort and speed.<\/p>\n

This Lagoon 620 has\u00a0large windows which allow for\u00a0an extremely light and spacious modern interior with wenge woodwork and white leather sofas.<\/p>\n

CROCODILE DADDY also has a large deck area, which is the perfect place to enjoy fine alfresco dining.<\/p>\n

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SELENE, Swan 80<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another boat that will be on show is the Swan 80 SELENE<\/a><\/strong> – a world class sailing yacht built by Nautor’s Swan and designed for comfort and performance.<\/p>\n

Selene has both won and placed well in regattas around the world. With an open deck layout, top rate galley and luxurious interior, this sailing boat provides the ideal setting for a sunset dinner with an exotic backdrop.<\/p>\n

If you would like any additional\u00a0information on organizing a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean<\/strong><\/a>, please have a look at the link provided or send an email to\u00a0charter@boatbookings.com<\/a>. We would be delighted to assist you in any way possible with your charter search.<\/p>\n

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