Recognizing a unique niche and opportunity, Jim Araiza elected to combine his business and finance background with his passion for yachting. Jim and his partner, Jana Sheeder, decided to remold their CPA practice into a yacht charter consulting firm. They purchased the assets of their accounting client, SailAway Yacht Charters, and in 1989, relaunched the company as SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants, Inc., with Jana serving as company president. By viewing upscale yacht vacations as an asset, Jim and a team of white-collar professionals handle every aspect of a charter, from contract negotiations, to insurance protection, to arranging escrowed charter deposits. SailAway's unique approach caught the attention of entertainment lawyers and agents, eager to protect their celebrity clients. SailAway quickly developed a solid reputation in the entertainment industry, and parlayed their role as charter consultants into marine technical advisers for commercials, films, and music videos. Jim is a former Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner.
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. Since the '50s, Christina O has attracted ...Feb. 14, 2008 01:00 PM EST Reads: 30,770 Replies: 9
Jim Araiza went to Hollywood for an interview with E! Entertainment Television and answered a few questions for their 'Summer Entertainment Guide News Special'. The show (check local listings for airtime) covers a number of packages on what's hot this summer from vacation spots, yachts...
