USVI 2024 Top Yacht Chefs Competition: “Birds of Paradise”
Read about the best chefs, best mixologists, and best-in-show yachts
At this year’s US Virgin Islands annual Yacht Charter Show, the “Top Yacht Chefs” culinary competition chose a theme near and dear to my heart: Birds of Paradise. Chefs, captains and crew were asked to celebrate the famous flower’s color, shape, and vibrancy.
Noted chef Julius Jackson returned to Yacht Haven Grande Marina on St. Thomas as one of this year’s judges. He said this about the challenge presented to the USVI Yacht Charter Show 2024 Culinary Competition participants:
The Culinary Competition brings the essence of the yachts to the forefront, with crew and chef working together, and food brings the crew and guests together, says Chef Jackson.
“So, it’s great to push their imagination and give them a boost of inspiration right before charter season. The idea with the Birds of Paradise theme is for chefs to showcase these beautiful plants that are native to our region as well as the vibrant Caribbean colors they bring with them. Charter chefs should try to bring the colors and the unique shape of this plant and flower to life in their dishes. Also, sourcing local ingredients will give extra points!”
2024 USVI Charter Show Culinary Competition Awards
Winner: Glen Massey
Yacht: S/Y MAHASATTVA
2nd Place: Ariq Flax-Clarke
Yacht: S/Y BAREFOOT BLISS
Mixology Competition Too!
Chefs, Mates, and Captains were also invited to demonstrate their mixology skills. This aspect of the show involved creation of cocktails using spirits provided by key sponsors Grey Goose Vodka and Captain Morgan Rum.
– Grey Goose Vodka mixology winners
First Place winner: Kylie Parrish
Yacht: S/Y WINDWARD
Runner Up: Chene Nel
Yacht: S/Y AEOLUS
– Captain Morgan Rum mixology winners
First Place Winner: Madison Hite
Yacht: S/Y NO INHERITANCE
Runner Up: Jacob Archibald
Yacht: S/Y ABIDE
Why We Attend Yacht Charter Shows for You
Of course, there is more to a charter yacht show than meets the lips!
For our valued clients, we regularly inspect charter yachts worldwide to assess the crews, vessel condition, welcoming vibes, safety, and more, by visiting venerable gatherings like this one, the annual US Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Show at Yacht Haven Grande on St. Thomas.
We are pleased to share the 2024 awards for yachts and crews. Congratulations, everyone!
“Best in Show” Yacht Competition
This competition was judged by a select group from the broker community, including myself.
Best in Show Class 50′ & Under
Winner: S/Y ONE LOVE
Crew: Christian Perez, Laura Smollen
Runner Up: S/Y PURELY BLU
Crew: Brad Needham, Zoe Gahan
Best in Show Class 51′ to 59′
Winner: S/Y HIGH 5
Crew: Umberto Genovese, Daryl Surtees
Runner Up: S/Y WONDERWAY
Crew: Peter Traver, Allie Sanchez
Best in Show Class 60′ & Over
Winner: S/Y LIQUID SKY
Crew: Simon Pocock, Amber Heydenrich, Anton Van Geffen
Runner Up: S/Y AEOLUS
Crew: Michael Wilson, Casey Strickland, Christo Theron, Chene Nel
Best Crew in Show
Winner: Christian Perez, Laura Smollen
Yacht: S/Y ONE LOVE
Runner Up: Lukata Samuel, Benita Marshall
Yacht: S/Y SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
Keep current! Catch up with us online!
Please choose one or all of our social media platforms to follow the countries I am visiting. You’ll get first-hand knowledge to spark your wanderlust.
INSTAGRAM: @ckyachtcharters
FACEBOOK: CarolKentYachtChartersInternational
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarolKentYachtChartersMarblehead/videos
It’s smarter to charter.
Start browsing for your dream yacht charter here.
You can always reach out to us on our Contact Us page.
Do you already have dates in mind? Let’s make a plan.
Email us vacation@carolkent.com
Calling us works, too! +1 781 631 1800
