Put simply,
Slip Aweigh Charters is your lifeline to the yachts, the agent
and to you. We have been sailing these waters as crew and
Charter yacht owners for more than ten years.
- We are a
Professional Charter Yacht broker and we do our homework. We
maintain contact with the yachts and crews by attending and
participating in the Charter Yacht shows in the areas that we
book. The shows span 3-4 days of going aboard up to 60 yachts,
at least twice each year...socializing and interviewing the
crews, inspecting the décor, the toys, taking photos of
amenities offered to you as the charter guest as well as meeting
new yachts and crews for the first time. It’s a time for fun and
building our tool kit of appropriate yachts and crews to meet
your needs.
Look at it this
way... the average charter term is 7 nights and 8 days. If you are
placed on a yacht which simply is not what you wanted, or a crew
who’s personality doesn’t suit you for one reason or another,
that 7 days might seem like 7 months! instead of 7 minutes on a
yacht perfect for you.
- We maintain
contact with the yachts and professional organizations to keep
abreast of the very latest information on crew/yacht conditions
and new yachts entering the arena.
- We stay on top
of local and Federal Government to keep informed about changes
in our industry, as well as involving ourselves with change in
the environments in which we offer charters.
- We support
local organizations engaged in keeping the reefs healthy. We
engage in open dialogue with local publications to help keep the
government and the public aware of this important industry in
our islands.
- Seasoned
charter brokers have the opportunity of hearing "rumors" or
scuttlebutt, and we check it out.
- We develop a
rapport with preferred vendors of services such as local taxi
drivers, Ferry companies, good places to stay on land and much
more.
- We are members
of professional organizations such as
VICL (Virgin Island Charteryacht League) and
CYBA. the body which oversees the Charter Yacht Broker
Members and establishes guidelines to which Slip Aweigh strictly
adheres. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining
integrity and professionalism in our field.
It's more than a job, it's a labor of love!
