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.
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.
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
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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Sure, you look at the photograph above and see a pleasant vacation in paradise. I look at the photograph above and see a Christmas morning stroll. That's because Auckland-based 37 South sent me this scenic as part of a promotion for Christmas charters in New Zealand. Since the country is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons are the opposite of those in the United States and Europe. Wintertime in Chicago or London is the height of summer from the Bay of Islands to Marlborough Sound, which means prime chartering weather for the late-December holiday. 37 South manages several yachts that are still available for Christmas charters in this part of the world, and I've had the pleasure of cruising aboard two of them. The 112-foot Alloy motoryacht VvS1 offers what I have seen firsthand to be a fantastic crew and well-run charter operation, especially for guests who love to fish and scuba dive. Another option is the 102-foot Alloy sailing yacht Pacific Eagle, which I cruised aboard for this feature article back in 2004. Wine lovers, in particular, will be thrilled to enjoy Christmas dinner in this yacht's home cruising ground of Marlborough Sound, one of the world's premier regions for sauvignon blanc. (A glass of Cloudy Bay, anyone?) Also still available for Christmas charters in New Zealand is the 75-foot Burch and Mason motoryacht Escapade, which I have not seen in person, but which the folks I have learned over the years to trust at 37 South market as offering "fine dining and attentive service." Sounds like a recipe for a great Christmas ham to me. Any reputable charter broker can tell you more about these three yachts, or help you book a holiday charter onboard in New Zealand.
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