DJ Parker has been a leader in the charter industry since 1980. She is currently president of the American Yacht Charter Association. E-mail DJ

Shannon Webster is a longtime AYCA member. She books yachts worldwide from 80 to 400 feet long. Email Shannon

Beverly Parsons has been chartering since 1969. She is a licensed, bonded broker and a founding member of the professional groups AYCA and CYBA International. Contact Beverly.

Sharon Bahmer is an expert at booking charters in the Americas, from Alaska to Brazil. She's also a member of FYBA and CYBA. E-mail Sharon

Nicole Caulfield is licensed, bonded, and a longtime member of FYBA and AYCA. She brings a unique perspective as a broker, having worked aboard yachts for nearly 10 years. Email Nicole

Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina

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Unusual Chance to Charter in the Baltic Region:

This cityscape in Gdansk, Poland, is just one among many destinations being offered this summer in the Baltic region aboard the 168-foot Schweers motoryacht Legend. Other options include the Norwegian Fjords and St. Petersburg, Russia.

Motoryacht of the Month

charter yacht Numptia The 229-foot Rossi Navi Numptia is one of our editor's favorite new megayachts on the luxury charter scene. She offers the smooth jazz club in the photo at left, along with a full spa deck and a unique sundeck hot tub with over-the-shoulder jets.

Sailing Yacht of the Month

charter yacht Barbuda Belle Check out the huge opening windows in this guest cabin aboard the 62-foot Lagoon sailing catamaran Barbuda Belle. She just launched in 2011 and has an experienced charter crew onboard.

Captain of the Month

Capt. Winston Joyce-Clare Capt. Winston Joyce-Clarke commands the 147-foot McMullen and Wing motoryacht Big Fish, which is offering luxury adventure charters in Tahiti and French Polynesia--and still has a few weeks of availability between now and August.

Chef of the Month

In the Wind entree Why yes, that is the "North Star" that chef Sarah Ciapparelli drew with tangy bourbon sauce to go with this salmon entree. And yes, it tasted as good as it looks when our editor enjoyed it aboard the 62-foot Sunreef sailing catamaran In the Wind.

Broker of the Month

Longtime charter broker Sue Flammia is now the U.S. charter representative for YPI Group. We caught up with her at the 2012 Genoa Charter Yacht Show, where she was inspecting yachts in advance of the summer season in the Mediterranean.

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	CharterWave editor Kim Kavin blogs about yachts, crews, destinations and tips to help you choose your next crewed yacht vacation.
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