Talking Turkey
I’ve been chatting up a few reputable charter brokers lately about boats available in Turkey, where I’m heading in a couple of months for some upcoming magazine articles. I’ll have a day or so to attend the nation’s annual industry-only charter show, and I want to make sure I don’t miss any of the yachts that have proved themselves with brokers who visit the region regularly.
An e-mail exchange with broker Ann-Wallis White of Annapolis, Maryland, reminded me once again that it’s not just the boats, but also the crews that are so important when planning a charter in Turkey or anywhere else.
“Do you know either Zarik or Shaitan of Vienna?” Ann asked me. “In my opinion, they are among THE best crews in Turkey.”
She’s worked with Zarik’s owner for 25 years, all of which the yacht has spent in the Eastern Mediterranean–learning the best spots to take charter clients. And she loves Shaitan’s crew not only for charters in Turkey, but also in Greece, Italy and the Caribbean, where the yacht will be moving later this year.
I’ve already added both of these 65-foot sailing yachts to my list of must-see boats for future CharterWave First Impressions. If either of them sound good to you and you want to discuss them with Ann, drop her a line at awwyc@comcast.net.