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.
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
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
Shannon Webster is a longtime AYCA member. She books yachts worldwide from 80 to 400 feet long. Email Shannon
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.
| New Crew for Sailing Cat Tachyon |
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Meet Megan O'Leary and John Bodnar. They are the new crew aboard the 47-foot sailing catamaran Tachyon in the Virgin Islands. I first told you about Tachyon back in November 2006, when I met Capt. Eric Stahl and his wife, Jacque, who at the time had just become owner-operators. They went on to build a strong reputation for their charter yacht and continued to work aboard until about a year ago, when they created a yacht management company and moved ashore to have a family. Now comes word that for the upcoming Caribbean season, Tachyon will be under Bodnar's command, with O'Leary serving as chef. According to Jacque Stahl, the couple have spent the past few years running day charter boats together out of St. Thomas and all around the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, which will remain Tachyon's base of operations. Bodnar and O'Leary sound like well-qualified, smart cookies to me. O'Leary is an Ivy League graduate of the University of Pennsylvania who also holds a dive master certification, while Bodnar has earned both a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Master license and an ASA Sailing Certification. Jacque Stahl tells me: "They are professional, respectful, active, lots of fun, extremely knowledgeable, and very eager to please." She also says that Tachyon itself recently got a few upgrades. They include new sail rigging, new cushions and towels, new helm electronics, and engine updates. Tachyon takes six guests at a weekly rate of $13,250. Any reputable charter broker can tell you more or help you book a week onboard.
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