The yacht charter industry gathered at Marina Molo Vecchio in Genoa, Italy for another Mediterranean charter show. This year's show, renamed the MYBA Charter Show, was produced and owned by MYBA, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association, who did a fine job in coordination of the event. Overall the show, sponsored by YV&C, attracted approximately 80 yachts for charter ranging in size from 65' and above and 150 leading charter agencies from around the World. The elbow-rubbing cocktail parties were in full swing again (as were some of the brokers). We hope you have as much fun looking through our photo album from the show as we did attending it.

Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting 2005 Photo Album is updated daily during the show. YV&C - International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine'sCarmen Gonzalez (left) and Robyn Forma (right) with YachtCharter sMagazine.TV's Andrea Boden attending the show (below).

St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition 2005 Photo Album is updated daily during the show. Enjoy YV&C's live photo coverage and stay tuned for exclusive interviews from St. Maarten broadcast live on YachtChartersMagazine.TV

The 23rd Annual Newport Spring Charter Yacht Show took place this week at the Newport Shipyard, Newport, Rhode Island. This year, more than 30 charter yachts and more than 100 charter brokers, press, and industry professionals participated at this annual event. On Wednesday, Newport Charter Yacht Seminar presented speakers such as Brian Piers of Homeland Security and Customs, Robert Peck of MARSH Insurance, Rupert Conner of Luxury Yacht Group, and Kurt Bosshardt on Contract topics.

The Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association organized and produced yet another successful International Yacht Charter Meeting in 2005. The jade waters of Genoa, Italy were graced with some of the most luxurious yachts available for charter, including some new launches just out of the shipyard and a 6-year refit of a 1920's steam ship that would leave you speechless. Take a look at YV&C's famous photo coverage of the event, the yachts, the parties and more.

The first annual St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition - SCYE2004 opened this morning with an impressive organization and presentation. Mostly superyachts lined the decks of several marinas accessible by water taxis. Brokers enjoyed viewing a variety of popular charter yachts, including some that are not often at shows. One of our favorites so far: Lady Madelyn, a 122ft classic Italian yacht with a fabulous crew. Watch for the story in an upcoming issue. Following are the SCYE2004 photo album being updated as the show progresses.

On the scene on the beautiful island of Antigua, YV&C editorial team inspected charter yachts of all sizes. The 43rd Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting hosted more than 100 yachts in three marinas, including the newly refurbished Nelson's Dockyard. According to Afsaneh Franklin, show administrator, there were more than 550 attendees--charter brokers, agents, and press from all over the world.

The mood was definitely upbeat on Thursday, October 28, as the 45th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show commenced with the largest opening day crowd in its history. The YV&C staff was on hand and spent most of their time at Bahia Mar and Las Olas, touring the show's superyachts.

The Nelson's Dockyard Marina seawall construction is now 100% complete and operational.