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Charter Show Schedule

2026 CYS CHARTER YACHT SHOW
Sunday November 8th: NEW CREW ORIENTATION
  • 5:00PM - 6:00PM: New Crew Welcome
  • 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 chart your course ahead.
  • Peg Leg's Beach Bar:. No shoes required. Questions welcomed.
Monday November 9th: YACHT REGISTRATION DAY
  • 2:00PM - 4:00PM: Captain's Check In
  • Pick up your captain's package and get ready. The show is about to begin!
  • Where: CYS Registration desk. New Location at the former Navigare base by M,N docks
  • 6:00PM - 8:30PM: 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. Featuring Tim Dabbs' Marine Trivia.
  • Location: Omar's Restaurant, Nanny Cay Sponsors: Parts & Power, Northern Lights and Marine Maintenance Services (BVI). Casual Attire.
Tuesday November 10th: DAY ONE
  • 8:30AM: Broker Registration
  • Where: CYS Registration desk.New Location at the former Navigare base by outer marina M,N docks
  • Explore the fleet across two harbours. Shuttles to VGYH provided every day. Refer to the list of Attending Yachts and the legend to see which yachts are showcasing in Virgin Gorda. Shuttle departs L- M dock (outer marina)
  • 9:00AM - 5:00PM: Viewing of Yachts at Nanny Cay.
  • 9:00AM - 4:30PM: Viewing of Yachts at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Shuttle transfer information as follows:
    • Departing Nanny Cay: 8:45AM / 11:15AM / 2:00PM
    • Departing VGYH: 11:15AM / 4:30PM
    • NOTE: The Shuttle Schedule may be adjusted slightly to accommodate unique daily events.
  • 9:00AM - 12PM: TableScaping Contest. Sponsored by: House. Theme:TBA Registration is not yet open.
  • 9:00AM - 5:00PM: Designer Water Contest hosted and sponsored by CYBA. Judging ALL three days. EVERY broker is a judge! Follow the registration link to find out the details. Fun, easy and great prizes! REGISTER NOW!
  • 12:30PM - 1:30PM: Lunch Hour
  • 1:50PM - 2:30PM: New Broker Orientation. A quick insightful introduction to chartering in the BVI and CYS'role in the industry.
  • Location: Meet at CYS Registration and we will lead the way to the meeting room.
Tuesday Market Night:
  • 6:00PM - 9:00PM: Beachside at Peg Leg's
  • 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. Wear your wristband!
Wednesday November 11th: DAY TWO
  • 9:00AM - 4:30PM:Viewing of Yachts at Nanny Cay & Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Shuttle departs L- M dock (outer marina) Shuttle schedule as follows:
    • Departing Nanny Cay: 8:45AM / 11:15AM / 2:00PM
    • Departing VGYH: 11:15AM / 4:30PM
    • NOTE: The Shuttle Schedule may be adjusted slightly to accommodate unique daily events.
  • 9:00AM - 12PM: TableScaping Contest continues. Sponsor: house.
  • 9:00AM - 4:30PM: Designer Water Contest - judging continues.
  • 9:00AM - 6:00PM: Culinary Contest: Theme: TBA. NOTE: Registration will be limited. Each participant (or crew member) is responsible for his/her own registration. Registration not open yet!
  • 12:30PM - 1:30PM: Lunch Hour
  • 4:00PM: Viewing ends Nanny Cay
  • An Evening on the Docks: Theme TBA
  • 6:00PM - 8:30PM: Onboard Participating Yachts.
  • Stroll the docks and visit participating yachts. Expect canapes, cocktails, music and more.Last call at 8:30 pm. *NOTE: Offerings will vary; expect thoughtful selections and not full bars.
Thursday November 12th: DAY THREE: "Thoughtful Thursday"
  • 9:00AM - 4:30PM: Designer Water Contest - judging continues.
  • 9:00AM - 5:00PM: Viewing of Yachts continue at Nanny Cay & Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Shuttle departs L- M dock (outer marina) Shuttle information as follows:
    • Departing Nanny Cay: 8:45AM / 11:15AM / 2:00PM
    • Departing VGYH: 11:15AM / 4:30PM
    • NOTE: The Shuttle Schedule may be adjusted slightly to accommodate unique daily events.
  • 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.
  • 10:00AM - 4:00PM:Cocktail Competition: Theme TBA. Sponsor: PatrĂ³n Tequila distributed by RTW. NOTE: Registration will be limited. Each participant (or crew member) is responsible for his/her own registration. ALERT! The location of the contest will not be on your yacht. Registration opens closer to show dates!
  • 12:30PM - 1:30PM: Lunch Hour
  • FINAL DINNER AND AWARDS
  • 6:00PM - 10:30PM: 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.
  • Wristbands are a must.
Friday November 13th:
  • A quiet close to a successful week. Brokers please note the viewing times of the different locations.
  • 9:00AM - 12:00PM: Viewing of Nanny Cay yachts. Confirm with the yacht prior to the day. Our show yachts occupy slips which belong to resident charter companies with busy weekend schedules. Freeing up those slips is necessary for them to resume business. Thank you for your understanding.
  • 12:00PM: End of Nanny Cay Show. Blow your horn.
  • 8:30AM: Shuttle Departs for VGYH. Location outer marina L-M dock.
  • 9:00AM - 4:00PM: Viewing of VGYH yachts.
  • We encourage featured yachts to remain open over lunch hour and serve hearty nibbles so brokers can maximize their time on showboats before catching connecting transport to the USVI charter show.
  • Shuttle information from Nanny Cay TBA. VGYH: Last departure from VGYH 4:00PM.