VIVACE Shines at the 2024 Newport Charter Yacht Show

The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show, with its nearly four-decade history, consistently impresses as it graces Newport, Rhode Island’s iconic waterfront. This year’s event showcased 15 luxury motor and sailing yachts, ranging from mid-60 feet to over 100 feet in length. Northrop & Johnson proudly presented the stunning 102’ (31m) Alpha motor yacht VIVACE at the show. This Italian-built Spritz 102 model stands out in the market, offering an unparalleled platform for guest entertainment. VIVACE’s exceptional alfresco areas and an energetic, charter-savvy crew ensured unforgettable onboard experiences filled with fun and adventure. The Newport Charter Yacht Show is a prime opportunity for yachts to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering bespoke charter vacations to prospective charter brokers.

VIVACE was a highlight of the show, earning accolades across several competitions, including Best Overall Tablescape, 2nd Place in the Chef Competition (with Chef Monja Jacobs), 1st Place in the Crew Fender Challenge and 2nd Place in the “Stew Try Outs” Crew Challenge.

In the Chef’s Competition, chefs were given a “mystery basket” of ingredients just 24 hours before presenting to a panel of three judges. Cooking and heating were performed in the yachts’ galleys, but plating, saucing, and garnishing took place on a staging table under time constraints. Chef Monja Jacobs of VIVACE impressed the judges with her “Scallops and Scapes” dish.

VIVACE’s “Coastal Gardens” tablescape won first prize, judged by professionals from Newport Yacht Interiors. Head judge Cheryl DiGennaro praised the crew’s enthusiasm and creativity, noting their effort in sourcing and custom-decoupaging oyster shells. The table’s styling complemented the yacht’s design, creating a welcoming atmosphere for comfortable conversations with personalized details.

Monday evening’s Crew Competitions, a highlight of the social schedule, featured captains and deckhands attempting steward tasks, inflating fenders and making flower arrangements, all timed to simulate the pressures of chartering. A VIVACE crew member excelled in the fender competition, preparing a 5’ fender with an electric pump in just 54.22 seconds.

For more information on chartering the motor yacht VIVACE, please contact your preferred Northrop & Johnson charter broker.