MYBA
Paving the way to a successful season
The 33rd MYBA Charter Show closed its doors after a stunning line up of yachts and a hugely exciting Chefs’ Competition at the end of April, with preparations for 2024 already underway
he MYBA Charter Show was the season opener for 2023 and, looking back, we can say that it was a quality event that left attendees with the best of impressions. A curated fleet and a highly qualified audience met in Marina Port Vell, Barcelona for four days of viewing, networking, learning, and sharing. Everything flowed smoothly, and the atmosphere on board and on the quays was one that we already miss.
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The superyachts that participated were truly exceptional with some of them brand new to the charter market and others newly refitted. The daily agenda was jam-packed: seminars, competitions, social gatherings, brokers’ lunches, and yacht parties complimented the viewing of the yachts and hardly left a spare moment.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the highlights.
The Show Opening Cocktail made a glorious return with the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) providing a spectacular setting and a jaw-dropping view. After a three year absence, due to pandemic restrictions, it was a joy
tart with a caramelised lavender and thyme sugar tart, served with cobnut ice cream. The lavender and thyme were gathered from the hillsides of Vilanova i la Geltru while the cobnuts were sourced from the Kentish countryside.
The creations of the participating chefs were all incredible culinary journeys but also journeys that brought caring about and respecting the environment to the forefront. This was just one aspect of an increased focus on sustainability as far as the Show is concerned.
We’ve always believed that face-to-face meetings build stronger relationships and we are delighted that the Social Committee is back in business
to finally be able to celebrate together and spend an evening in the finest of company.
The MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition was, once again, one of the hot discussion topics. This year’s theme, “Foraged Fare”, encouraged the participating superyacht chefs to reconnect with nature and inspired them to bring exceptional creativity to the table. There is free food all around us and utilising what is seasonally available and generously provided by nature is an important skill.
Mary San Pablo of “Marala” took home the first prize in the 51m and over category with a menu that incorporated sea purslane and sea buckthorn, both foraged in Cornwall, in her exquisite appetiser of carabinero prawns. She followed that with a main course of quail with madeira sauce and wild garlic that was foraged in a secret spot in East London. Dessert was an apricot
The 2023 MYBA Charter Show made significant steps towards further mimimising its impact on the environment. A limited number of show bags were produced, they were made of recyclable kraft paper and available only upon request. Three water stations were placed within the show, each equipped with a chiller sparkling unit to offer cold, ambient, and sparkling water to attendees who were encouraged to use water bottles.
The show catalogue, invitations and reminders were all prepared in digital
formats and printed material was kept to the absolute minimum. Moreover, the carbon footprint of the show was partially offset by Yacht Carbon Offset. There is still work to be done, but every year we are becoming a little ‘greener’.
The MYBA Social Committee, which made a dynamic comeback in 2023, hosted its second event of the year during the Show, offering MYBA Members the opportunity to make impactful connections and catch up with colleagues and friends. MYBA has always believed that face-to-face meetings build stronger long term relationships and we are delighted that the Social Committee is back in business. The third event was recently held in Antibes, on the occasion of the Voiles d’Antibes, and next up are London and Fort Lauderdale.
The season has commenced on a positive note and we are delighted that the 33rd MYBA Charter Show opened the way.
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