Ankor Introduces New Mobile App, Maho Crew Debuts New Crew Wear @ USVI Charter Yacht Show November 11-14, 2023

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October 3, 2023

Ankor Introduces New Mobile App, Maho Crew Debuts New Crew Wear @ USVI Charter Yacht Show November 11-14, 2023

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Last year, Christie’s International Real Estate named the U.S. Virgin Islands in its list of ‘10 of the World’s Best Yachting Locations’*. It’s no wonder that the USVI Charter Yacht Show, set for November 11-14, 2023, at Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, is oversubscribed with cutting-edge exhibiting yachts and is seeing record charter broker registration. One of the many vendors lining up to introduce their products to show attendees is Sydney, Australia-headquartered, Ankor Software. Now with over 200 customers in 15 countries, Ankor will introduce its tailored solutions for brokers like YachtNoter, Yacht Showcase, Design Studio, and Trips.

Photo: The Ankor Software team. Courtesy Ankor Software.

“We understand the frustrations of yacht charter professionals dealing with inadequate technology and services. Our mission is to democratize yachting so that small and medium-sized brokers can compete on a level playing field and provide that personal touch to their discerning clients. In the second part of this year, we have spent a lot of time and energy bringing three new products/services to market – YachtNoter, Yacht Showcase, and Design Studio – along with significant improvements to Trips based on customer feedback. We look forward to attending the USVI Charter Yacht Show to learn more about the Caribbean market and introduce some of our most popular and newest tools,” says Erin Pavane, chief revenue officer.

YachtNoter is a mobile app to elevate a broker’s yacht inspection notes, while Yacht Showcase is a time-saving tailor-made yacht presentation that entices bookings, and Design Studio is a service where Ankor’s design team collaborates to create a customized yacht presentation. Trips is a high-graphic itinerary presentation tool. Ankor representatives will have a table at the show where they will conduct demos, and help brokers download YachtNoter from their Apple/Android store to test it out during the show.

“Each year the USVI Charter Yacht Show enables brokers to convene, to view the yachts we present to clients, meet the crews, and see what’s new. Additionally, we get an opportunity to meet with the sponsors and marine vendors to learn about new products which enhance our workflow and help to bring this industry into the modernized era of the latest and greatest technology, says Casey Grimes, founder and chief executive officer of the Yacht Collective, in St. Thomas, USVI. “I’ve been a huge supporter of Ankor since their initial launch. Ankor’s Trips function provides customized itineraries for our clients in a highly presentable manner. We can make changes for the specific boat we are pitching and alter the itinerary for the charter client’s preferences while also getting the captain involved in the process. The system generates an interactive approach to the standardized pdf itinerary.”

What’s New – Maho Crew Returns as Uniform Sponsor & Mixology Competition Sponsor

Sharply-attired crew has long been a trademark of yachting. Maho Crew, the crew uniform division of Niantic, Connecticut-based Maho Apparel, will supply show attendees with its new private line of T-shirts, while show staff will wear polos from the Maho Crew collection.

“Beyond the show-supplied apparel, we will display a large selection of crew uniform apparel and accessories. Maho Crew is the official North American distributor for Marinepool. Marinepool has long been a premium marine clothing supplier in Europe, with the distributor appointment, Maho Crew will now provide the full line of Marinepool apparel including crew wear, formal wear, offshore jackets, accessories, and more,” says Katie Norris, president of Maho Apparel, LLC.

Maho Crew will sponsor the show’s Mixology Competition, with the winning crew receiving a set (12) of custom engraved tumblers and a customized charcuterie board.

Exhibiting yachts can register for the mixology competition at: usviyachtshow.org/mixology-competition/

Sneak Peek @ Who’s Attending

A full capacity of over 70 yachts ranging in size from 42’ to over 105’, both power and sail, multihulls, and monohulls, will be on display at Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas for the show. One of these is the Lagoon 630 power catamaran, Hülya. Meaning ‘daydream’ in Turkish, this adventure-style vessel is loaded for fun outdoors with a fleet of water toys and many creature comforts inside.

Photo: Hülya under way. Courtesy Yacht Collective.

“Attending this year’s boat show is of paramount importance to us because it’s a golden opportunity to introduce ourselves, the Hülya crew, and our passion for the ocean to brokers and potential clients,” says Hannah Patten, chef/mate, who is owner-operator with captain John Garza.

A new chef, an investment in top-of-the-line wakeboards, the acquisition of a fleet of high-quality e-scooters for exploring ashore, an upgrade to DaFin snorkel equipment, and a brand-new air-conditioning system will be on display aboard Hülya.

Register Now!

Yachts can register at usviyachtshow.org/register/ with slip space available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but already with a waiting list.

Brokers can also register at usviyachtshow.org/register/.

The show is open for registration by all yacht charter brokers and marine vendors, both members and non-members, but is FREE for VIPCA members to attend. VIPCA membership offers additional year-round benefits including advertising opportunities and the latest industry updates, plus supports the association’s year-round work. Yacht show attendees can receive a discounted rate of $244 per night on accommodations at Bluebeard’s Castle by booking by phone and giving the discount code ‘VIPCA Yacht Show’. A daily shuttle service will offer easy access to and from the marina.

Strong Sponsor Support

Sponsors of the USVI Charter Yacht Show include the USVI Department of Tourism; Yacht Haven Grande; IGY Marinas; Mango Media; Catamaran Central; the Gowrie Group representing Trawick and Cigna; Grey Goose, distributed by West Indies Company; Veuve Clicquot and Captain Morgan, distributed by Bellows International; VIYA Business Solutions; Cardow Jewelers; Yachtly; Ankor Software; Rockvision; Moe’s Fresh Market; The Market; Maho Crew; Offshore Marine; Parts & Power Ltd., distributor of Northern Lights; Island Life Watersports; Seachange; and the Charter Yacht Broker Association.

For more information about the USVI Charter Yacht Show, visit usviyachtshow.org. For information about VIPCA and its programs, visit www.VIPCA.org, Email: [email protected], or call (340) 642-0656

*Source: www.christiesrealestate.com/blog/9-of-the-worlds-best-yachting-locations/

ABOUT VIPCA

VIPCA is the territory’s non-profit marine association, whose purpose is to preserve, protect, and promote the charter yacht sector of the U.S. Virgin Islands marine industry and the businesses that sustain them. VIPCA’s focus is multi-faceted and includes offering membership benefits such as access to health and hull P&I insurance; sharing pertinent, timely industry updates and compliance guidance; producing a Marine Directory; promoting USVI marine charter tourism; liaising with USVI, BVI, and PR to assist in cooperative efforts; seeking relevant official rulings from Customs and Border Protection (CBP); developing USVI marine infrastructure, including moorings now available at BoatyBall.com; and providing marine vocational training for USVI youth under VIPCA’s charity, the Marine Rebuild Fund, which is fiscally sponsored by CFVI.net. www.VIPCA.org

Media Contact:

Carol Bareuther

Media, USVI Charter Yacht Show

Tel: 340-998-3650

Email: [email protected]

Skype: Carol.Bareuther

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