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Charter Show Schedule

CYS CHARTER YACHT SHOW: PORTS OF CALL 2025
Sunday November 9th: NEW CREW ORIENTATION
  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: New Crew Welcome: "Setting Sail"
  • New to the charter world or the BVI? Join us barefoot and curious for a relaxed shoreside welcome. Seasoned crew will be on hand to share insights, tips and stories to help charter your course ahead.
  • Peg Leg's Beach Bar:. No shoes required. Questions welcomed.
Monday November 10th: YACHT REGISTRATION DAY
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Captain's Check In
  • Pick up your captain's package and get ready for the journey ahead.
  • Where: CYS Registration desk in front of Island Time Water Taxi.
  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Charter Yacht Society Annual General Meeting & Crew Social. For CYS members. Gather the fleet. This evening marks the official start of the season as we close the last. Annual updates followed by casual mingling. Come prepared for Tim Dabbs' Marine Trivia.
  • Location: Omar's Restaurant, Nanny Cay Sponsors: Parts & Power, Northern Lights and Marine Maintenance Services (BVI). Casual Attire.
Tuesday November 11th: DAY ONE
  • 8:30 am: Broker Embarkation
  • Explore the fleet across two harbours. Shuttles to VGYH provided.
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Viewing of Yachts at Nanny Cay.
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Viewing of Yachts at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. NC: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 8 am for early risers. Last pickup 3 pm. VGYH: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 10 am. Last departure 5:30 pm.
  • 9:00 am - 12 pm: TableScaping Contest. Sponsored by: house. Theme:"Home Port" Registration is Open! REGISTER TABLESCAPER
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Designer Water Contest hosted and sponsored by CYBA. Judging ONE DAY ONLY. Theme: "Kool Kids". Designer water should feature local fruits and/or vegetables for the kids on board. Fun, easy and great prizes! REGISTER DESIGNER WATER. Deadline November 7th
  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch Hour
  • 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm: New Broker Orientation. A quick insightful introduction to chartering in the BVI and CYS'role in the industry.
  • Location: Meet at CYS Registration Desk to go to Nanny Cay Board Room.
Tuesday Market Night: "Port of Origin"
  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Beachside at Peg Leg's
  • Celebrate our roots and local anchors. Mix and mingle with over 30 local businesses integral to the success of our charter community. Put a face to a name. Meet key contacts for the season ahead. Their support can make the difference between a good charter and a great charter. Enjoy complimentary nibbles and libations.
  • Where?: In the vicinity of Peg Legs. Uniforms or casual. Wear your wristband!
Wednesday November 12th: DAY TWO
  • 8:00 am - 9 am:Dr. Shannon Gore Seminar on turtle rescue and rehabilitation. Open to EVERYONE
  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm:Viewing of Yachts at Nanny Cay & Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Shuttle information as follows: NC pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 8 am for early risers. Last pickup 2 pm. VGYH: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 10 am. Last departure 3:30 pm.
  • 9:00 am - 12 pm: TableScaping Contest continues. Sponsor: house.
  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm: Culinary Contest: Theme: "Sailor's Comfort". Sponsor: Riteway Food Markets. NOTE: Registration will be limited. Each participant (or crew member) is responsible for his/her own registration. Registration is open! REGISTER CHEF
  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch Hour
  • 4:00 pm: Viewing ends.
  • An Evening on the Docks: "Ports of the World"
  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Onboard Participating Yachts.
  • Travel the globe in one night. Stroll the docks as each yacht transforms into a destination of their choosing. Expect canapes, cocktails, music and more inspired by ports that have captured the hearts of the crews.Last call at 8:30 pm. *NOTE: Offerings will vary; expect thoughtful selections and not full bars.
Thursday November 13th: DAY THREE: "Thoughtful Thursday"
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Viewing of Yachts continue at Nanny Cay & Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Shuttle information as follows: NC pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 8 am for early risers. Last pickup 3 pm. VGYH: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 10 am. Last departure 5:30 pm.
  • *8:00 am: CYBA Annual General Meeting: Upstairs Mulligan's Restaurant at entrance to Nanny Cay. *NOTE: Breakfast available at 8am. Meeting starts at 8:30am.
  • All day: Thoughtful Thursday: Just $1 in the giving tin at the Registration Desk will help us make a meaningful donation to one of our 4 locally sponsored charities: PAW, FSN, YEP, KATSWIM.
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm:Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest: Theme "Portside Pours with Mount Gay Rum". Sponsor: Mount Gay Rum distributed by RTW. NOTE: Registration will be limited. Each participant (or crew member) is responsible for his/her own registration. Registration is now open! REGISTER BARTENDER
  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch Hour
  • Nautical Night: "Port of Tradition"
  • 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Farewell Dinner & Awards Sponsored by Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
  • Celebrate the final night of the show with a Caribbean buffet, entertainment, and awards for Best in Show, Culinary, Cocktail, TableScaping, and more. Say farewell and toast your favourites.
  • Attire: Yacht Club chic - stripes, navy, red, white. Wristbands are a must.
Friday November 14th: FINAL ANCHORAGE
  • A quiet close to a successful week. Brokers please note the viewing times of the different locations.
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Viewing of Nanny Cay yachts. By appointment only. Please confirm with the yacht prior to the day.
  • 12:00 pm: End of Nanny Cay Show. Blow your horn.
  • 9:00 am - 4 pm: Viewing of VGYH yachts. From NC: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 8 am for early risers. Last pickup 4:30 pm. VGYH: Pick up ON THE HOUR starting at 10 am. Last departure 4:30 pm.