About Us
The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) unifies, supports, and furthers the capabilities of the marine charter industry within the Virgin Islands by working year round towards the support and growth of its industry professionals.
Charter brokers repeatedly emphasize the importance of not only meeting new crew but building relationships with crew of existing bookings, and the USVI Charter Yacht Show provides the ideal place for in-person charter-broker-vendor relationships to be fostered and grown. Each year we add new networking opportunities, events and training. We also host several seminars with industry professionals and government officials for learning the latest news in the industry, for discovering the Virgin Islands history and cultural roots, and even an introduction to chartering for new crew too.
Aside from hosting yacht shows, VIPCA provides to its members year round benefits offering access to health insurance; local, national and international marketing and representation; compliance guidance; training; and one voice to assist in the development of industry standards for the continued growth and strength of the charter industry.
The USVI Charter Yacht Show is held at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas. October 2021, the marina was named Superyacht Marina of the Year for the fourth time since 2016 by the prestigious UK-headquartered The Yacht Harbour Association. There are first-class dock facilities. Yachts showing in the USVI Charter Yacht Show pay a reduced show rate which is available from one week before to one week after the show and additionally on arrival 5% fuel discount with early bird rate $1.85 per foot per day paid in full before August 1st, or $2.00 per foot per day if paid after August 1st. Onshore, there is a multitude of restaurants, shops, services, and amenities that provide an incredible gateway for guests to embark on charter and for crews to have everything needed to base their season here. Restaurants include Indigo 4 (elevated Caribbean cuisine), Enkai (sushi), Thali Indian Grill (Indian), Blue 11 (international), Twistt340 (Caribbean), 13 Restaurant, and St. Thomas Social (breakfast and lunch). Moe’s Fresh Market and National Marine Suppliers are onsite provisioners and parts suppliers, respectively. A pool, volleyball court, and tennis court offer crews relaxation and recreation facilities.
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