82 yachts have been accepted by the Show, with 7 of them measuring over 70m. This represents a full house and there is already a substantial waiting list. The L.O.A. of the attending fleet ranges from 90m to 20m and the organisers are estimating a cumulative L.O.A. that exceeds 3.5km. In addition to that, over 800 crew members will be present to ensure the success of the event while the number of attending charter professionals (charter brokers and central agents) is set to break every record. Which means that this will be a golden opportunity to view some of the most spectacular superyachts on the global charter market, meet their crew and network with a highly qualified audience at the many events that are already scheduled.
This year’s Show Opening Cocktail is, once again, sponsored by Begum Yachting while the Captains’ Briefing and Dinner is sponsored by Luise Yachting Italy. Both are always glamorous and much anticipated events and attendees should come prepared for a plethora of pleasant surprises. Add to that a Yacht Party Night and an Exhibitors Party Evening, and you have a very vibrant social agenda.
A sea shuttle service, sponsored by MYS, will be operating in order to facilitate the movement of attendees.The captains of attending yachts will be able to test drive the two beautiful tenders, if they can fit that into their busy schedules.
The organisers have also informed us that the Show will be incorporating touches of the colour jade across its branding as well as some themed events and competitions. Although coral is customarily associated with a 35-year anniversary, the modern gift is jade and by choosing the new over the old, the Association is expressing its commitment to the protection of coral reefs. In their words “the only place that coral should be seen and admired is in our oceans. Choosing a cool shade of green also reflects the Show’s commitment to minimising negative impact on the environment.”
The theme for the 2025 MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition, which is customarily held during the Show, has been announced and it is “Wellness on a Plate”. Competing chefs will be tasked with preparing a healthy brunch, without compromising on indulgence.
They will need to prepare one savoury and one sweet dish as well as a bakery item (or breadbasket). The topline is “a healthy mind resides in a healthy body”. The theme for the Tablescaping Competition, which will run in parallel, is confirmed and the chief steward/ esses will need to prepare a setting based on the colour of jade. One that will complement their chef’s dishes, foster a sense of unity with the world and promote general well-being.
The 2025 Show will also see the return of the All Hands On Deck (AHOD) Competition which is designed to highlight the resourcefulness and creativity of crew. It will be all about keeping charter guests entertained when the weather and conditions are not favourable. This is an excellent opportunity for crew to prepare for the upcoming season and demonstrate that they can bring their “A” game to work every day, come rain or shine.
Gunes Aysun, Chair of the MYBA Charter Show Panel, commented: “Bringing the MYBA Charter Show back to Sanremo feels like a homecoming. The enthusiasm from the industry has been incredible, with an outstanding lineup of yachts, top professionals, and an exciting agenda.”