The East Mediterranean Multihull & Yacht Charter Show (EMMYS) concluded its 20th year running on April 28, 2024. Held on the beautiful island of Poros, Greece, the event hosted 4 full days of activity including yacht tours, crew competitions, and cocktail parties.
EMMYS’ April 25th opening ceremony kicked off with multiple speakers including Antonis Stelliatos (President of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association), Barbara Gabriel (President of the Organizing Committee of the exhibition and CEO of FX YACHTING), and Mayor of Poros George Koutouzis. The night continued with a Mamma Mia themed party at the Sirene Blue Luxury Beach Resort.
Yacht shows are known for their infamous parties and EMMYS 2024 was no exception. Sea Alliance Group hosted a wine party to celebrate the anniversary of their Greek branch, as well as a guided meditation session onboard a yacht. Athenian Yachts held a “movie night unde4r the stars” onboard S/Y WHITE CAPS. Brokerage firm Elysee Ltd threw an onboard cocktail party. S/Y ANEMOS held a “Salty and Wet” party sponsored by Vernicos Yachts.
Throughout the charter show’s run, three competitions were held to display the talents of participating yacht crews. The awards ceremony for the Chef, Tablescaping, and CYBA Designer Water Competitions were held on the final day of EMMYS, with awards presented in two categories per event.
A notable industry event, the East Mediterranean Multihull & Yacht Charter Show annually strives to increase local tourism by highlighting the yachts available for charter in Greece.
For a full description of the East Med Charter Show events, visit YATCO’s preview.