The USSA’s Sky Lounge is THE place to be during the Show. We invite you to join us as we “Elevate your Experience”

 

The USSA Sky Lounge will be located in the Grand View Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Bahia Mar Hotel and will be open from Wednesday, October 30 to Saturday, November 2, 2024 – the four most important days of the Show. The USSA lounge has proven over many years to be the “Place to Be” at the Show and this year will be no exception!

This exclusive meeting place will feature coffee, snacks, beverages each day and more. It will be the perfect location for casual meetings and networking in a comfortable setting.

Mark your calendars to take full advantage of all that we will be offering during the Show. Don’t forget…you will need your membership card to enter.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

3:30 pm – Captains and Yacht Managers Ask the Flag – Panel discussion with the latest changes & compliance updates from the Flag States – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, French International Register, Malta Transport, The Bahamas Maritime Authority, Jamaican Ship Registry and the US Flag.

Click here for Details and to Register.

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5:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour presented by Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and Derecktor Shipyard.  Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

8:00 – 10:00 am – Inaugural Masters of Class Panel presented by Thunderbolt Marine 

This unprecedented gathering of the world’s leading Class Societies’ representatives including ABS, Lloyds of London, RINA, Bureau Veritas and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) will provide participants with the opportunity to hear straight from the top regarding the latest industry updates, as well as any issues and challenges that might be coming down the road.  In addition, the panel discussion will also provide the chance to share best practices, individual successes, and the challenges we all face to ensure our industry’s safety. 

We expect to have a packed room of engineers, surveyors, shipyards, service providers and other key industry players that will provide sales and marketing potential for all in attendance.  This event will sell-out quickly, so make sure to secure your position as a sponsor or participant today!

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9:00 – 11:00 am – Sky Lounge Breakfast sponsored by Thunderbolt Marine. Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.

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NoonDestination USSAFrom Sea to Shining Sea…We are the Gateway to the World!

Join this luncheon and round-table discussion with destinations around the globe. Destination USSA was developed to provide a forum that creates the opportunity to build strong relationships with international destination leadership, charter professionals, captains, yacht owners and other key players to facilitate trade, networking and business opportunities for all.

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5:00 – 7:00 pm – Sky Lounge Happy Hour .  Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.

Friday, November 1, 2024

9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast sponsored by SF Marina Systems Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.

12:00 – 2:00 pm: USSA Annual Meeting, Bahia Mar Hotel, Commodore Ballroom – 2nd Floor

Join the USSA for our Annual Meeting luncheon where we will be celebrating 18 years of supporting the superyacht industry.

This is the ONE industry event during FLIBS you won’t want to miss!

 Highlights include:

  • High-level industry networking
  • The “State of the Association” presentation
  • Critical updates from industry partners
  • Annual Awards of Excellence
  • Key industry projections, trends, and data

Click here for Details and to Register. 

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5:00 – 7:00 pm – Sky Lounge Happy Hour presented by Marine Group Boat Works.  Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast sponsored by Aere Marine Group Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.

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1:00 – 4:00 pmFree Member Massages
Take a break from the Show because relaxation beckons in the Harbor Lights Room at Bahia Mar for a complimentary chair or foot massage.

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Sky Lounge Happy Hour – Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

The Sky Lounge is not open on Sunday, but our team will be downstairs all day in the USSA Booth.

We encourage you to visit our booth and our member exhibitors within the Show in the Superyacht Tent #866.

Make sure you stop by in the morning for Mimosas and come back to celebrate the end of the Show for the sounding of the horns.

 

 

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9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast & Mimosas sponsored by Yacht Projects International in our booth #866  Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast and Mimosas.

Daily in the Sky Lounge

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Bar Open Daily courtesy of Crown Wine & Spirits 

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Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Partners

JMS Yachting

Bar Sponsors

Lounge Sponsors

Happy Hour Sponsors

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Breakfast Sponsors

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Membership has its Privileges
Membership card required

The USSA Sky Lounge is only for members and invited VIP guests. Members are required to show their membership card or prove that they are a member in good standing at the entrance prior to entry. Make sure to renew your membership or join today.  Contact the USSA office via info@ussuperyacht.com or call at 954-792-8666 prior to the show.

If your company is a USSA Member and you plan to stop by the USSA Lounge, you need to be registered as an Additional Representative. This a $100 Fee and you get all the same benefits as your main representative.  Use this link below to add your name to your company’s listing.

For USSA Member guests, 1-Day ($150) or 4-Day ($550) entry to the Sky Lounge is available by clicking below.  If you wish to join the USSA, you can do so for $550 and receive a full year’s worth of value.