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USVI 2024 Top Yacht Chefs Competition: “Birds of Paradise”

USVI 2024 Top Yacht Chefs Competition: “Birds of Paradise”

All 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 this 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

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

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