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More Large Sailing Yachts Coming? |
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On March 12, The Wall Street Journal uploaded this interview with the managing director of Alloy Yachts, who says he expects the future yachting scene to include more large sailing yachts, fewer onboard helicopters, and safety materials that can block machine-gun fire. |
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Expert: Hurricane Season May Be 'Extreme' |
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On March 12, AccuWeather.com uploaded this article predicting that the upcoming hurricane season in the Atlantic poses above-normal threats, especially to the U.S. coastline. |
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Easter Bahamas Yacht Charter Discount |
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On March 11, International Yacht Charter Group uploaded this item about the 120-foot motoryacht Sovereign, which is offering an Easter week special base rate of $55,000 between March 30 and April 8 in the Bahamas. |
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Symphony II Offers Price Reduction |
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On March 11, Ed Hamilton & Co. posted this article about the motoryacht Symphony II, which is offering a four-night deal in the British Virgin Islands at a "significant price reduction." |
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Sickness Outbreaks Spike on Cruise Ships |
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On March 10, MSNBC uploaded this report about a spike in the number of norovirus outbreaks aboard cruise ships. There were 15 such outbreaks in 2009. During the first ten weeks of 2010, there have already been eight outbreaks. As always, we remind CharterWave's readers that no such outbreaks have ever been reported aboard charter yachts. |
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St. Thomas Preps for Rolex Regatta |
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On March 8, All at Sea posted this article about preparations for the Rolex Regatta, which is scheduled to be held March 26-28. |
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Looking Ahead to the Med Season |
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On March 8, Barron's posted this article about Mediterranean season yacht charter. It quotes several leading brokers and talks about everything from top-dollar boats on the Riviera to economical gulets in Turkey. |
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The French Canal Connection |
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On March 4, Virgin Island Sailing announced the creation of a new partner company, The French Canal Connection. It will focus on bareboat as well as crewed barge charters in France. |
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Charter Destination: Santorini |
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On March 3, Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters posted this article about the island of Santorini, a popular yacht charter destination in the Western Mediterranean. |
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Gulet Clarissa Drops Base Rate |
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On March 1, Interpac Yachts posted this article about the 98-foot gulet Clarissa, which just lowered her weekly base rate from €27,500 to €23,500 for as many as eight guests in Turkey during the high-season months of July and August. |
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Golf Meets Charter in Nova Scotia |
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On February 28, Yachting magazine uploaded this article by CharterWave's editor about the 161-foot Trinity motoryacht Destination Fox Harb'r Too, which offers golf-themed charters in Nova Scotia each summer. |
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Top-Dollar Gulet in Turkey |
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On February 28, Yachting magazine uploaded this article by CharterWave's editor about the 144-foot Mare Nostrum, which is attempting to be the finest gulet available for charter on Turkey's southwest coast. |
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Back in August, we posted this item about new crew taking over the 47-foot sailing catamaran Swish for the current winter season in the British Virgin Islands. Now, on February 27, comes this post from SailDiveBVI saying that the crew is changing yet again, in time for the upcoming summer season. |
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New Crew Aboard Texas Star |
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On February 25, SailDiveBVI uploaded this blog post about new crew aboard the 102-foot Azimut motoryacht Texas Star. |
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Hands-On Charters for Couples |
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On February 22, American Airlines posted this article by CharterWave's editor about a hands-on charter option for couples interested in learning how to operate a boat without a crew. |
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Oh, the Misadventures of Captains! |
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On February 22, the captain of the sailing catamaran Blue Moon in the British Virgin Islands uploaded this blog post about a most unusual encounter with a spotted eagle ray. |
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Russian Group Charters 13 Yachts |
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On February 21, The Daily Herald in the Netherlands uploaded this article about a Russian corporate group that simultaneously chartered 13 sailing catamarans in the Northern Caribbean. The article explains how such tandem charters can be used for business purposes. |
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40-Percent Discount on 164-foot Benetti |
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On February 18, International Yacht Charter Group uploaded this item about the 164-foot Benetti motoryacht Cuor di Leone, which is currently offering 10 days for the price of six (a 40-percent discount). |
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'Tahiti Twosome' Charter Option |
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On February 18, Ed Hamilton & Co. uploaded this blog post about a charter option in Tahiti that is receiving good reviews from the company's clients. |
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Tip for First-Time Charterers |
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On February 17, charter broker Liz Howard of Fraser Yachts Worldwide uploaded this blog post offering first-time charter clients a smart tip about yacht tenders. |
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Antigua Charter Show Photos |
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On February 16, the staff of the 2009 Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting, which was held in December, uploaded several pages of photographs from the event. |
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Middle East: Future Charter Hub? |
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On February 16, Trade Arabia posted this article about the Middle East's future potential as a hub for crewed yacht charter. The article includes quotes from insiders at leading management companies Burgess Yachts, YCO Group, and more. |
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On February 16, Ed Hamilton & Co. uploaded this blog post about selected deals being offered right now on crewed yacht charters. |
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Idea for Charter in Turkey |
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On February 16, Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters uploaded this blog post about Turkish Hamams, which are an option during charters in the Eastern Mediterranean. |
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Blogger's Take on Charter Chefs |
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On February 13, British journalist Frances Howorth uploaded this post to Superyacht Blogger about the chefs aboard the 115-foot Ted Hood sailing yacht Tenacious and the 124-foot Delta motoryacht Aerie, both part of the Fraser Yachts Worldwide charter fleet. |
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Liz Howard joined Fraser Yachts as a charter broker in 2002 after more than 15 years in the maritime industry. E-mail Liz.
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.
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
Shannon Webster is a longtime AYCA member. She books yachts worldwide from 80 to 400 feet long. Email Shannon
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
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.
Michael Sawyer of Infinity Yacht Charters has unique access to charter yachts and crew from Alaska to Mexico. Contact Michael.
