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
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.
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.
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
Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina
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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30-Percent Discount on Croatia Motoryacht
On July 29, Interpac Yacht Charters posted this article about the 97-foot motoryacht Annabel II, which is offering a 30-percent discount for any Croatia charters before August 24.
Video of 114-foot Sunreef 'Che' at Launch
On July 29, Sunreef Charters uploaded this video of the 114-foot sailing catamaran Che as she goes into the water from the shipyard for the first time. Che is expected to complete construction in time to charter this winter in the Caribbean.
The Moorings to Open Base on Grenada
On July 28, The Moorings released this press release stating that its new charter base at Port Louis Marina, Grenada, will open for business October 1. Available yachts will range from 35 to 51 feet long.
Winter Charter Options in Belize
On July 27, Ed Hamilton & Company posted this article about yachts that will be available for charter in Belize during the winter 2010-11 season.
Details on YII by Holland Jachtbouw
On July 24, CharterWorld uploaded this article about YII, the newly launched, 121-foot sailing yacht from builder Holland Jachtbouw that is available for charter.
French Canal Barge Charter
On July 21, Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters uploaded this blog post about charter opportunities on the canals in France. (CharterWave's editor loved this form of charter when she tried it.)
Sailing Yacht Twizzle Launches
On July 15, CharterWorld uploaded this article with photos of the 188-foot sailing yacht Twizzle, which is completing construction and scheduled to become available for charter in the Caribbean beginning in mid-January 2011.
Megayachts 'Missing' in Nantucket
On July 15, the Inquirer and Mirror newspaper on Nantucket uploaded this article, which wonders aloud whether the usual stable of New England charter yachts has gone elsewhere this year.
10 Days for Price of 9 in Croatia
On July 15, International Yacht Charter Group uploded this notice about the 196-foot CMN motoryacht Cloud 9, which is offering 10 days for the price of nine on Croatia charters in August.
Grenadines Charter Tips
On July 12, Haute Living uploaded this article about tips for charters in the Grenadines, based on an interview with Capt. Virginia Wagner (one of our personal favorites!) of the 75-foot sailing catamaran Matau.
Charter Discounts in Polynesia, Turkey
On July 14, Interpac Yacht Charters uploaded this blog post about a half-price deal aboard a charter yacht in Tahiti this August, as well as this blog post about nine nights for the price of seven in Turkey this summer.
Virgin Islands: U.S., British, Spanish
On July 9, YachtWorld.com posted this highly informative article about cruising opportunities in the U.S., British, and Spanish Virgin Islands. The article quotes several charter brokers and fleet managers whom we at CharterWave always find to be highly knowledgeable about the Virgin Islands market.
Strike in Greece Disrupts Charter Yacht
On July 5, the Dream Marine charter agency uploaded this article about how striking workers at the port of Piraeus, near Athens, Greece, disrupted the charter schedule of at least one megayacht in the area.
Yachts Can Stay in Maldives Longer
On July 1, The Crew Report uploaded this article about a legislation change that will allow visiting yachts to stay longer in the Maldives. The change should translate into more charter opportunities aboard international-quality yachts.
Four-Page PDF of Edmiston Discounts
On June 29, management firm Edmiston and Company uploaded this four-page PDF promoting all of the deals and discounts available this summer for the charter yachts in its fleet.
New Promo Video of Sailing Cat Aldebaran
On June 25, Regency Yacht Vacations uploaded this great new promo video for the 57-foot sailing catamaran Aldebaran:
10 Tips for a Successful Yacht Charter
On June 21, Associated Content posted this helpful article with good tips for booking a crewed yacht charter vacation.
Onboard New 190-foot Trinity Mi Sueno
On June 19, Boatbookings.com uploaded this blog post following a tour of the newly launched, 190-foot Trinity motoryacht Mi Sueno, which is available for charter this summer.
New Vidcast: BVI Sailing Cat Marmot
On June 18, Regency Yacht Vacations uploaded this brand-new video of the 67-foot sailing catamaran Marmot, which is available for charter in the Virgin Islands:
'Unprecedented Special Deals'
On June 16, CharterWorld uploaded this page that is chock-a-block with deals and discounts for yachts with charter availability this summer.
CNI Parent Company Chairman Resigns
On June 15, MegayachtNews posted this report about Alexandre Rodriguez stepping down as chairman of Rodriguez Group in the wake of an ongoing police investigation. Rodriguez Group is the parent company of Camper and Nicholsons International, which controls the world's largest fleet of crewed charter yachts. Police have given no indication that the investigation involves CNI.
New to Charter: 128-foot Feadship m/y Go
On June 16, BoatBookings.com uploaded this blog post about the recently launched, 128-foot Feadship motoryacht Go, which is available for charter this summer in the Mediterranean.
Charter Opportunity in California
On June 14, Interpac Yachts uploaded this blog post about the 98-foot Westport motoryacht Hi Ball, which is available for charter in Southern California--an unusual destination for a crewed yacht.
Upgrades to BVI Sailing Catamarans
On June 11, SailDiveBVI uploaded this blog post about Quest and Breanker, two sailing catamarans that have recently been upgraded for charters in the British Virgin Islands. (Also see CharterWave's interview with the yachts' co-owner.)
Hydra: Gem of Saronic Gulf in Greece
On June 11, Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters uploaded this blog post about Hydra, a lovely island that can be visited during Greece yacht charters out of Athens.
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
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.
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.
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
Shannon Webster is a longtime AYCA member. She books yachts worldwide from 80 to 400 feet long. Email Shannon
Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina
Liz Howard joined Fraser Yachts as a charter broker in 2002 after more than 15 years in the maritime industry. E-mail Liz.
