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

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.

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

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

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

Ed Hamilton has worked in every part of the charter industry over the last 37 years and heads one of the largest, most respected charter brokerages.

Liz Howard joined Fraser Yachts as a charter broker in 2002 after more than 15 years in the maritime industry. E-mail Liz.

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Gulf oil spill A little-known law creates a common financial bond between British Petroleum and the cruise ship industry--and makes yacht charter the far more environmentally friendly vacation choice.

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Motoryacht of the Month

As this mosaic design from the master bathroom's shower makes clear, the 130-foot Mangusta African Cat is not afraid to show some personality in her interior decor.

Sailing Yacht of the Month

charter yacht Montigne The 187-foot Montigne was designed in the style of a Chinese, three-masted schooner--complete with a carved dragon boat sculpture in the main salon.

Captain of the Month

charter yacht Captain Victor Martin Victor Martin's father wanted him to become an accountant, but Martin could not deny his love of the sea. He now runs the 82-foot Sunseeker motoryacht Lady Zehava.

Chef of the Month

charter yacht chef Peter Goppel Peter Göppel says his specialties aboard the 114-foot motoryacht 5 Fishes include soups and sauces, such as this savory truffle sauce with poached veal filet.

Broker of the Month

charter yacht broker Patty Wilson Patty Wilson spent several years as a charter yacht manager before becoming a retail broker with International Yacht Charter Group.

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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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Three Brokers Say

3 Brokers Say... Want to charter a yacht in a destination like Fiji, Malta, Antarctica, or Indonesia? Our July edition of "Three Brokers Say" includes off-the-beaten-course options from Missy Johnston of Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters, Sandy Carney of Nicholson Yachts, and Liz Howard of Fraser Yachts Worldwide.