Northrop and Johnson (corporate)
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.
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
Michael Sawyer of Infinity Yacht Charters has unique access to charter yachts and crew from Alaska to Mexico. Contact Michael.
Gertrud Annevelink's many years of charter experience are your free local knowledge. E-mail Gertrud
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
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.
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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The Brokers Say... 

Every month here on CharterWave, we ask three brokers a question related to the international yacht charter industry. We get into the nitty-gritty of chartering, asking about everything from appropriate crew gratuities to booking at the last minute.

Click on a question below to read their answers--which are often surprising.

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1 With many yachts advertising discounts on their published charter rates, what advice are you giving clients when it comes time to negotiate the best possible deal?
2 What are the most common mistakes that charter clients make when filling out a preference sheet?
3 With the global recession lingering, what booking trends are you seeing so far for the summer 2010 Mediterranean charter season?
4 What is your most memorable Christmas charter booking?
5 What Yachts Have You Most Excited about the 2009-10 Winter Charter Season?
6 How do you expect this winter’s Caribbean season to compare with the summer season that just ended in the Mediterranean?
7 What is the best way to get a good deal on a charter yacht?
8 How can a yacht’s management company affect the charter client’s vacation?
9 What’s the Best Way to Choose a Charter Broker?
10 What is the best way to get a great charter rate?
11 How Important is a Charter Yacht's Age?
12 What is the Biggest Mistake that First-Time Charterers Make?
13 How do you tell good charter crew from bad?
14 Is it ever a good idea to book a charter at the last minute?
15 What is an Appropriate Crew Gratuity?