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.

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

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

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Carbon Offset Program Welcomes Megayacht Baton Rouge:

The 205-foot Icon motoryacht Baton Rouge is the most recent charter yacht to join Yacht Carbon Offset, a program that lets charter guests offset the environmental impact of their cruising vacations.

Motoryacht of the Month

The name Seven Sins makes it seem like this 135-foot Heesen is a den of debauchery, but nothing could be further from the truth. She's actually a family-friendly yacht with great amenities for kids of all ages.

Sailing Yacht of the Month

The 110-foot Southern Wind Thalima has two personalities. She's built for comfortable cruising with a stylish, contemporary decor, but she's also outfitted to do some serious racing when guests are in the mood to sail.

Captain of the Month

charter yacht Capt. Paul Vallance Paul Vallance is captain of the 89-foot Awol Again, one of the only Turkish-built gulets (if not the only one) that cruises regularly in the Caribbean.

Chef of the Month

charter yacht chef Dene Elliott Chef Dene Elliott impressed our editor with a phenomenal luncheon aboard the 164-foot Feadship motoryacht Hurricane Run, where naturally sourced and organic ingredients are always part of the program.

Broker of the Month

DJ Parker was recently elected president of the American Yacht Charter Association. She spoke with our editor about the organization's goals as well as the current state of the luxury charter market in Europe and the United States.

Editor’s Daily Blog

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