The 38th BVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by Nanny Cay Marina, was held from November 7-10, 2019 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. More than 60 yachts and 100 yacht charter professionals attended the on-water charter show to vet the very best in the upcoming charter season. The much-anticipated Culinary Contest reveals the talents and commitment to charter brokers and ultimately to charter guests when crew participate with their hearts and souls.
Spectacular Under the Sea-themed blue sugar sculpture with blueberry ice cream, blueberry cake and edible chocolate glitter sculpture was created by Nia Mora of S/Y Jan’s FeLion.
Congratulations to all the players! Here are this year’s Top Yacht Chefs and winning yachts at the 2019 BVI Charter Yacht Show.
Theme: “Under the Sea”
Coordinator, judge and author of Ship to Shore Cookbooks Jan Robinson is shown above with 2019 BVICYS Top Yacht Chefs Hannah (S/Y LUNA) and Nia Mora (S/Y JAN’S FELION). Captain Jan Robinson advises participating chefs when he/she can expect the judges to visit his/her boat. Judges are prompt.
Chefs are expected to prepare 2 dishes – one for tasting (and 4 forks, please), and the other for photography purposes.
Preparation should be done by the Cook/Chef as representative of a dish they would serve on charter.
Along with awards for best in each category there is an award for the best use of local produce.
Best Lunch Entrée Winner and Best Dish Overall
64’ JAN’S FELION, 2018 Lagoon 64’ Power Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Queen(s)
Best Lunch Runner-Up
76’ ZINGARA, 2006 Silhouette 76’ Catamaran
Sleeps 10 Guests in 1 King(s), 3 Queen(s), 1 Twin(s)
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Best Appetizer & Best Cocktail Winner
45’ LUNA, 2019 Lagoon 45’ Catamaran
Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Queen(s)
Best Appetizer Runner-Up
52’ MYSTIC SOUL, 2018 Horizon 52’ Power Catamaran
Sleeps 4 Guests in 2 Queen(s)
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Best Dessert & Best Designer Water Winner
65’ MUCHO GUSTO, 2019 Horizon 65’ Power Catamaran
Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 King(s), 1 Twin(s)
Best Dessert Runner-Up
65’ FELICIA, 1999 Privilege 65’ Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 1 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
Designer Water – Runner-Up
86’ ONE NET, 2001-2019 Refit Hatteras (Power)
Sleeps 8 Guests in 1 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
Designer Water – 3rd Place
62’ ELYSIUM, 2010 Privilege 62’ Catamaran
Sleeps 7 Guests in 3 King(s), 1 Single(s)
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Cocktail Blending – Runner-Up
58’ SANTA ANA, 2016 Wave Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 1 King(s), 3 Queen(s), 1 Twin(s) Cocktail Blending – 3rd Place
56’ GRANDE DAME, 2016 Lagoon 56’ Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Queen(s)
And now, the Winning Yachts
Best in Show Winner
77’ TELLSTAR, 2019 Lagoon 77’ Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 2 King(s), 2 Queen(s)
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Best Motor Yacht Winner
87’ ANGELEYES, 2017 Horizon 85’ Motor Yacht
Sleeps 10 Guests in 2 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
Best Motor Yacht – Runner-Up
60’ SEA BOSS, 2016 Horizon 60’ Power Catamaran
Sleeps 6 Guests in 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 1 Twin(s)
Best Multi-Hull (Under 56’) Winner
50’ AZURIA, 2011 Lagoon 50’ Catamaran
Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Queen(s)
Best Multi-Hull (Under 56’) – Runner-Up
50’ NUTMEG, 2008 St Francis 50’ Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 2 Queen(s), 2 Double(s), 2 Pullman
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Best Multi-Hull (Over 56’)
58’ PORT TO VINO, 2016 Fountaine-Pajot 58’ Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 1 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
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Best Multi-Hull (Over 56’) – Runner-Up
56’ ALTESSE, 2019 Lagoon Catamaran
Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Queen(s), 1 Twin(s)
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