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CARIBBEAN CHARTER
Hooked on St. Martin and St. Barths
After 30 years, the perfect blend of European luxury and Caribbean climate beckons
Two friends revisit the islands they fell in love with 30 years ago, and find that the essential pleasures remain. From the finest cuisine to the ultimate in shopping to the incredible beaches, everything takes on new meaning when experienced from aboard a charter yacht.
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CREW'S CORNER
Wine Tasting at Sea
Savoring a premium onboard collection
Whether at home or at sea, the owners of Paraffin are never without an incomparable wine collection. Here, their wine steward, Laurent Barbier, describes the special design features implemented in the construction of the yacht’s wine cellar and dining room, and what he has to consider when serving the valuable stock to guests.
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HISTORIC CHARTER
Mystic Montauk and More
A superb summer destination :
Mystic Seaport is just one of several classic charter destinations in the historic Northeast, easily reached from a home base in Newport, Rhode Island.
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CELEBRITY CHARTERS
Hollywood’s A-List Celebs Choose Yacht Charters for Total Escape
There’s no better way to attain privacy and avoid the paparazzi
Vacations are all about rest, relaxation, and, of course, indulgence. And when it comes to Hollywood’s biggest stars, you can count on them to take it up a notch by spending time in exotic locales, on some of the world’s most luxurious yachts.
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CAPTAIN'S CORNER
Chartering M/Y Solemates-
Fulfilling Every Whim
Captain Chris Andreason’s duties
go way beyond navigating the boat
On a charter vacation aboard Solemates, the unmatched level of service offered by the captain and crew plays as great a role as the destination and the opulence of the boat.
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SCENIC CHARTER
Unknown Alaska
Charter yachts go where cruise ships can’t
– and at prices that just might surprise you
It sounds too good to be true, but the nature of the Alaskan cruising season makes it feasible to charter a private yacht and plan your own itinerary.
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CRUISING CIGAR MAN
Seagoing Stogies
Good advice for bringing along your own cigars
If you don’t go anywhere without your favorite cigars, beware: sea air can do a number on them. Here’s how to store them so you’re never without a good smoke. Plus... advice on avoiding fakes in your favorite ports of call.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER
Floating Through Burgundy
Local color abounds on inland waterways
A drive-it-yourself canal barge includes all the luxury amenities you’d expect on a yacht, but costs less than staying in hotels and eating all your meals out. What’s more, it’s an adventure that lets you experience the “real” countryside.
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CHARTER BROKER INTERVIEW
Expanding the Category of Yachting
A man on a mission: Jamie Edmiston of Edmiston & Company LLC
Stop most people in the street and they wouldn’t immediately associate Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, with yachts or charters…but there is one man – one company, rather – currently on a mission to change all that.
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WILDLIFE CHARTER
Galåpagos Adventure
Yacht charter in Darwin’s animal paradise
Hundreds upon hundreds of years ago, a bunch of tortoises found themselves floating off the coast of their native southern Chile. The Pacific Ocean’s swirls and swells carried them more than 1,000 miles, and they made landfall on a chain of islands about 600 miles west of what is today known as Ecuador.
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AIR CHARTER
Flying in Style
How to choose a private jet charter operator
Traveling in a private jet minimizes your time spent waiting in airports, and maximizes your productivity. It also enables you to get away more often.
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CHARTER BROKER INTERVIEW
Matching Client to Yacht
Whether chartering or buying, rely on
a broker who knows the marketplace
Merle Wood and Peter Croke, of Merle Wood & Associates, specialize in yachts in excess of 120 feet. With cumulative sales in excess of $4 billion, the company is internationally recognized as the premier yacht brokerage firm in the world. They  deal exclusively in the construction, sale, purchase, and charter of large motoryachts.
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LUXURY TIMEPIECES
TimeZone
Chronographs, multi-times, diamond accents, or fully encrusted cases... the list
is nearly endless
From fashion statements to state-of-the-art functionality, watches are one of the hottest accessories of the year. Luxury timepieces make an instant impression and, in some cases, can even save boaters’ lives!
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BAREBOATING CHARTER:
5 Points to Consider When Choosing a Destination
Be realistic and end up with the trip that’s right for you!
Choosing a destination for your bareboat charter can often be the trickiest part of your adventure, because so many variables come into play. You’ll need to review your preferences, your skills, and your budget to make an educated decision that you’ll be happy with.
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INLAND WINE TOUR
Bordeaux in Your Glass
Lovers of fine wine may want to stop and smell these bouquets
A barge trip on one of France’s many canals provides the opportunity to disembark and venture inland. In this case, we chose to take some time to explore the vineyards of Bordeaux.
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A WORD WITH THE CHEF
Chartering with the Chef in Mind
In the mood for crab cakes, seafood risotto, or crispy duck? Many book the megayacht Bon Bon just for chef Danny Escarment’s creations
Danny Escarment, chef aboard the 122-foot motoryacht Bon Bon, is one of those hard-working success stories that makes you want to stand up and cheer. Or, at the very least, stand up and ask for seconds.
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE
Top Boating Communities in Florida
Only 50 miles from the Bahamas,
South Florida is a yachtsman’s dream
If your goal is to have your yacht docked in your backyard, this high-end realtor can have you settled in in no time.
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CHARTER PRIMER
The Best-Kept Vacation Secret
You, too, can charter a yacht!
Sailing yacht or motoryacht? Bareboat or crewed? Once you’re familiar with all the different types of charters available, you can select one to suit your vacation budget.
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YACHT BUILDER INTERVIEW
Chartering Enables Yacht Owners to
Upgrade Their Boats
Financial opportunities help to defray costs
The principals of Trinity Yachts, John Dane, CEO, and Bill Smith, VP, sat down with YV&C publisher Fuat Kircaali to speak about the growth of the charter industry and how it affects them as yacht builders.
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