Hahn charter aboard Fidelity April, 2008

You made our 30th wedding anniversary cruise one we will never forget. The spectacular scenery and wonderful food will be a source of conversation for us and our friends for the entire summer. We will have to explain our journey to all our friends and bring you some more business. Good luck with the sale of your home on land and we will think of you fondly for a long time to come. -- Bob & Lora Hahn

Riemer charter aboard English Rose April, 2008

James & Pam -- We did not know quite what to expect when we arrived. However, from the moment we set foot on English Rose you made us feel welcome. Thank you for sharing your home with us for a week. Dawn and I had a wonderful time to say the least. Each day was special and unique. When we encounter new things, sometimed there is some trepidation, you put us at ease. Certainly the islands speak for themselves, but you were able to guide us to a rich and memorable experience. You are both interesting, intelligent, charming people who are leading lives that many would envy. Thanks again for sharing some time with us, this has been a truly memorable experience. Walt & Dawn K

James and Pam, you are fantastic! You can tell you truly love your job! Thank you for welcoming us into your home. I hope we get a chance to do this with you both in the near future. The beautiful islands we visited were equalled only by your kindness. I hope to send lots of guests your way. Have a lovely "off" season.--Sandi & Dan

McFarland Honeymoon aboard Cool Change April, 2008

Because of you, our honeymoon was much more than we imagined it would be. If there is anything that we can do from the standpoint of providing testimonial or recommendations to prospective guests, we are happy to do it. You guys and the whole Cool Change M.O. are absolutely perfect for a cruising couple, honeymoon or otherwise. I am already pitching Cool Change to my friends!

Quigley family aboard Belline ll December, 2007

Walter, Lela & Matt,
Everytime we go on an trip we leave a memory of the "bests" . So here are our "bests" for you for you .. Best of meal : Lela's Ahi tuna salad
Best New Years ever : The Last Resort
Best Beach : Sandy Spit
Best Cove : Cane Garden Bay
Best Scuba : With Matt
Best Shower : Off the end of the boat
Best Breakfast : Everyday ...........
Best Sunset : Cane Garden Bay
Best New Years Costume : Lela
Best Boat : Belline ll
Best Host : Walter
Best Crew: Walter, Lela & Matt

Thanks for all you do and all you make to make this the BEST TRIP EVER!
Mark & Nancy Quigley

This was the best trip ever! I didn't think it was possible to feel this relaxed after only a week, but all three of you have managed to do just that. The food was beyond my expectations-absolutely wonderful . I felt like I was eating in an upscale restaurant every night . oh, I forgot, I was ! It was truly beautiful down here and I guess you can say you did your job well. Thanks again for everything, -- Julia & Dave

Walter , Lela & Matt -- Thanks so much for such a cool vacation. When we started on this trip I was scared that Walter was going to be a scary pirate ! AAARRRGGGHHH. pirates are cool!

You guys really know what ya'r doing and it made everything so comfortable and easy. You guys have really inspired me and reconfirmed how important it is to be with the people you care about and live somewhere you that you truly love. I think thatyou have some secret mind reading skills because anytime I wanted something you were already on top of it. -- Matt Quigley

To the providers of a serious vacation :

This was hands down on a amazing experience and you guys are awesome. The food , the laughs, the atmosphere. nothing to complain about. If I could marry the food I would !!!

I hope the rest of your guests have even just a half of the fun we did, because it was a lifetime experience that won't be forgotten . -- Cole Quigley

Walter , Lela & Matt -- To start. the cooking . just so awesome !!!! This trip was amazing to say the best, what a great way for the family to be introduced to sailing. You guys rock ! I wish I could take all three of you home w/me ! Hopefully, one day I will be able to take you all on a vacation. If you ever close to New York , YOU CALL ME !!! I'm going to miss you all so much !!! -- Bryan D.Quigley

Tulley Family aboard Hanalei Bay April 2007

We had a fantastic time! We loved sailing, snorkeling, the islands, the cuisine and the company! We had a bit of a challenge with a few days of strong rain, but we learned a new card game and watched some funny movies.

We will return to the islands because Hanalei Bay offered our family an experience we'll always remember! Bryan, Kara and Kids

We both thoroughly enjoyed everything; the food, sailing, stories, family interaction and the wonderful company. The three birthday parties were a nice touch as well as the beautiful table settings. How could anyone not love the entire scene etc. in the fabulous B.V.I. Thank you so much for all! Joann and Wally

Albers Family aboard Promenade March 2007

"outstanding spring vacation!Scenery and sea and weather gorgeous. Promenade wonderful. Lisa and Richard the perfect hosts! "We had a frightfully corking week. Thanks a million" "Kudos to all involved in making our spring vacation memorable" Albers Family, San Diego!

Quinones Family aboard Sublime March 2007

"Thank you so much for making our trip so special. It was like sailing with long time friends. The food was incredible. The service was impecable. Your knowledge of the islands was great. The snorkling and scuba spots were incredible. A trip like this would not have been the same without a crew like you all. Brian, you offered us many options which allowed us to enjoy everything about the BVI's. Steph, your food was amazing. We'll miss it back in the real world. Tom, the friendly first mate. You were awesome. Thank you for everything! You always have a home in Miami. The trip was freaking awesome! " The Quinones family

Clark Family aboard Lionheart March 2007

"Thanks you for guiding us all through unchartered waters to the wedding at Saba Rock. We will remember all the hidden jewels you led us to, the joy rides and all the splash, pirating and great tips on diving." "I can't remember the last time I slept as well at night. Spectacular sights - it all reconfirms my love of Virgin Gorda and the entire BVI. Thanks for your gracious hospitality!" "The sights were amazing and the sail was quite the experience as well. You showed us all a fantastic time and we only hope we can come back soon." "For as many years as I've spent on the water this was my first sailing trip. And to say it was epic would only be the beginning. It was not only relaxing and enjoyable like no other vacation, but there was just enough adventure for those who are wild at heart. I cannot thank you enough for pointing out BVI's little secrets enjoyed by few. Mobbsie, you set my young heart free out here.""Thank you."

Bill & Kim Jelley aboard Promenade January 2007

My best sail in 30 years. Absolutely fantastic, the best boat, the best hosts, the best food. Thank you all so much. Bill Jelley

Thank you Richard, Lisa, Kerry and Bazza. This was an amazing holiday. We met wonderful people, had fantastic food and enjoyed every minute of every day. There was always something new to see and do, I love it. We will be back. Kim Jelley

YPO Retreat aboard Cuan Law January 2007

Annie thanks again to you and Duncan for the great venue for our annual retreat. The staff did a great job and their fun attitudes really made a difference. Take care Bob

Harris Family aboard Catnap December 2006

Stephen, Courtney & Lauren ¯ Thanks for sharing your paradise with us. You chose the perfect spots for all our diverse tastes ¯ from just beaching it to scuba, you’re all very accommodating! Have a blessed New Year! Mark, Linda, Alicia, Vince, Bonnie, Matt, Jessica & Lindsay

Braun Family aboard Breanker December 2006

Marianne and Kristian, This trip was by far the best dive trip I have taken.The dives were fantastic especially the last dive on the Wreck of the Rhone. Thanks for going out of your way to ensure we all had an enjoyable time -- mission accomplished. Ian

Marianne and Kristian, this has been a fantastic week! Thanks for working so hard to accommodate our diving. Meals were wonderful, and the red wines awesome. Wayne & Jean

This has been the best dive trip we have taken. You both worked so hard to make sure we all had a great time. I think we will be back again next July for our next trip. Mike & Kathy

Jennnifer Lake aboard Catnap October 2006

Stephen & Jason - Thank you for the great trip and great memories. The scuba diving and snorkeling were awesome. I finally got to go on my first wreck dives...the Rhone and the airplane. Beautiful sea life - eels, octopus, huge lobster and not to forget the fire coral Lou explored. I don't think I'll ever run from a barracuda again. We also have to mention the food. Jason, you're a great cook! The incredible lobster and shrimp feast was a highlight! Thanks for introducing us to all the fun island sports and making a vacation of a lifetime. We will tryasso a lizard! Cheers - Lou Lupo & Jennifer Lake

Stockwell Family aboard Promenade August 2006

The week was absolutely fantastic - the best vacation any of us ever had!! This was the most relaxing and enjoyable week of our lives! Bob and Jana

Truly incredible! This is the 1st vacation that I really did not want to end. Maybe because none of my clothes to go home fit anymore. You guys are fantastic.

Thank you for treating us like the rich and famous! What a vacation we loved every minute xo xo xo xo love Jill and Bill

Deb Flatt and Friends aboard Purrfection May 2006

It was “Purrfection”! Thank you both for making our Birthday Sail one to remember and the perfect start to the “second half” Nancy Russell

We had a wonderful time. Thanks for making our 50th celebration cruise extra special. Good food and good sailing. Laura and Bill Durica PS send the chocolate cake recipe

Rachelle & John I can’t think of another way to spend my 50th. You helped me live a dream. The boat and service were great and the setting was wonderful. Debbie Flatt (the old one)

Dear John and Rachelle, One of my dreams came true- more than I expected- great time and at least 51 pounds!! Maybe we will meet again in SF. Thanks for everything and for putting up with the old semi-swingers. Mimi

J&R, First Class crew! Thank you for your skills, planning, flexibility, tolerance and humor. Jay … and fantastic meals!

Girls Gone Wild aboard McGregor April 2006
Tim and Julie- Oh where, to begin to describe our trip aboard the McGregor II. So many adjectives - too little space. Let’s start with Awesome! The two of you made us feel welcome immediately and off we went on the Mom’s Gone Wild Tour! The “Let’s Walk” tour of St. John was one we will never forget and the events at the Willie T. were momentous and lets leave it at that. Tattoos, G.U.B’s, bullfrogs, screamer, snorkeling, music-Cherry Bomb, “Get Down on It” ¯ it goes on and on be we will all remember this trip with a big smile and fond memories. Now the food, Incredible! Julie we will be the first buyers of the cookbook. You are awesome and talented. We can’t wait for the Girls Gone Wild II tour! All we can leave you with is You Are Our Daddy Now. Thanks and see you next year! Nancy, Beth, Jean, Debbie and Jeanne

Cook Family aboard Hanalei Bay April 2006

This Boat, these People, these Islands....WOW! I cannot express this experience in words. But I certainly will try: Magical, Eternal, Absolutely wonderful. I will never forget this, and I will take these memories with me throughout the rest of my life... Chris Cook

Thank you for taking such good care of us during our holiday. You really made it a special experience for us. From the supurb meals and delightful, artistic presentation, to how you involved the guys in sailing, to the destinations and dancing, to the fun conversations and birthday parties. I can't forget to mention the star of the show HANALEI BAY who sailed gracefully and powerfully through the BVI. You are wonderful hosts and sailors....and friends. Jennifer and Marty

Thank you for the laughter the fun, the food and the hospitaility. It has been an excellent trip and company and part of my heart will remain here... Courtney and Aaron

Thanks for teaching me how to sail. the trip was great. I had so much fun. The food and hospitiality were great. Aaron

Ford Family aboard Hanalei Bay July 2005

What a wonderful holiday. A great way for a family to come together and really enjoy themselves. Franz and Diane, you were extremely accommodating and wonderful hosts. We were very well fed and the food delicious. The boat is very comfortable and spacious. All the activities were fun and eventful and we enjoyed all the anchorages.

Wow! This trip was better than I thought. Thanks for such fun and lovely time. Thank you so much for a great time Patricia, Brent, Annika, Olivia & Christopher

Froleich Family aboard Breanker July 2005

I can't thank you enough for helping make this the BEST vacation ever!! We have wanted to do this forever and it was everything we thought it would be and more! Great sailing, fantastic meals and personalised scuba descents - what more could a girl ask for! Next time, I'll be certified - can't snorkel anymore!- Lori

Thank you so much for everything. This week was absolutely incredible and you both made our vacation the best ever! I had so much fun diving with y'all and always felt safe and comfortable, and saw so many great fish. The food was AMAZING and you guys are some of the nicest people we ever met. We are gonna miss you! Don't worry we will be back soon.- Lindsay

Thank you so much for such an amazing vacation. We owe the entire time to you!! Ems, your food was out out of this world - WONDERFUL!!!! And you Jason, I must say that you were quite a fine captain! If you ever find yourself in the desert give me a call and we'll have some refried beans and toast, and'll go find a cactus to jump off naked! PS. You guys are the greatest crew in the world (if I haven't said it enough) - Jason

I think the family has said enough about how great this trip was. I guess we'll have to continue to book it each year. Hopefully we'll see you next summer and try to avoid hurricanes together. - Kelly

Jordan - Honeymoon aboard Dream June 2005

At your wonderful suggestion, we have spent the last three days in bliss, snorkeling, swimming, eating fabulous food and enjoying evenings under the stars. We have been so pleased with this vacation, particularly because we are departing with two new friends- Pia and Eddy.

Nancy Van Winter and Friends aboard Obsession April 2005

From Tortola & back, thru Marina Cay all the way to Jost Van Dyke! The memories are as endless as the scenery. Firsts abound from scuba diving to using a “head” for five days… the drinks… the food… the drinks… the rum… the fish… The best part of this vacation is that the memories are remarkable and return we will! Your knowledge of the BVI is outstanding and every stop surpassed my imagination. A vacation that will be remembered! Each stop was amazing beyond belief and carefully orchestrated to keep us wanting more. Your guidance and knowledge at each stop allowed us to experience the best at each location. My favorite stop was Newfound Bay where you even knew how “Barry the Baracuda” would greet us! The cruise was remarkable and thanks for introducing us to the many uses of “nutmeg”! Gene, Pam, & Wendy, you all made our vacation so memorable. Wonderful stories, wonderful food, & wonderful company! Thank you … we’ll be back!

Marty Cook aboard Qwest February 2005
"WOW!! What a fantastic, special week with you and Princess Jasmine on the mighty Qwest. Your graciousness was everywhere. And you thought of everything from the moment we touched down in St. Thomas to the best mood setting music, the picturesque caribbean spots, and then there was the food, my gosh! Every meal was terrifically prepared and meticulously presented.... Thanks for a wonderful vacation." Marty and Jennifer

Clark Family aboard Chateau November 2004
"What a wonderful two weeks! Great sailing, great cuisine, awesome new snorkeling sights, and great company. What more could anyone ask for! The two of you made us feel right at home and like friends"Kristen Clark

Robaina & Friends aboard Cynful June 2004
People dream of the ultimate vacation; a week of complete relaxation . We spent a week in paradise with old friends and made three new friends. Thank you for taking care of us and sharing our great time. The amenities, food and service was first rate. You will be highly recommended. Eddy & Elaine Hillman

This trip was more than we expected. The service was outstanding & the food was always delicious. Thanks for the memorabe trip, we will never forget you. Ana & Jorge Castillano

....Thank you for such a memorable vacation. This was our first boating/catamaran trip and it was unforgettable. The drinks and food were fantastic. Thanks again for the experience. Henry & Mercy Sori

This was our first boating adventure and we can honestly say we had a great time! Thank you for taking care of all of us! Hope to see you sooner rather than later. Andy & Jennifer Perea

Thanks for all your work to make our vacation a wonderful one! Mario & Marilyn Robaina

Hardwick Honeymoon aboard Tiare Apetahi December 2003
Karl is a truly wonderful captain. We came to him for our honeymoon trip. He was exceedingly organized and after speaking to him a few times prior to the trip, he was able to chart out the perfect trip for us. He included all of the events we were hoping for, plus more. He struck a nice balance between taking us to touristy venues and relaxing areas.

O'Connor Family aboard Sea Nymph December 2003
Jim and I took a charter vacation to the Caribbean 17 years ago when our children were 2 and 6 years old. We both vowed to visit the islands again when we could bring our children, because words cannot express the islands beauty. This time around we had the privlege and honor to work with Kevin Jonas a very vivacious man who booked us on Sea Nymph with Captain Laddie and his lovely bride "Admiral" DJ. Laddie and DJ prepared the best meals ever and went out of their way to purchase a Prime Rib for our traditional Christmas Dinner.... Laddie and DJ we will always be grateful to you for treating our family "like family"

Laddie thank you so much for the great diving spots you showed me..... Emily O'Connor

What a joyous Christmas Holiday we have had with y'all! It was such a pleasure spending time with you and you have done such a great job of making our family feel at home on Sea Nymph.... Jim O'Connor

Worth Family aboard Island Fever February 2003
Chuck and Deb are a great team. We would recommend them to anyone. This was our third charter and it was the most enjoyable. Mainsail did an excellent job of coordinating our travel and working with us.

Sullivan Honeymoon aboard Shenemere June 2002
Absolutely perfect! The only thing we could have asked for was a longer charter. Dave and Ida were wonderful, friendly, helpful, fantastic personal tour guides. Kevin at Mainsail was wonderful to work with. He gave us great recommendations for restaurants, taxis and hotels. This was definitely a dream honeymoon. Thank you, please feel free to use us as references. We have recommended Mainsail to many of our friends.

Jensen Family aboard Island Fever Feburary 2002
It was fabulous! The Lord blessed us with excellent weather and you helped put together a fantastic vacation. Debbie is and excellent chef and Chuck did everything to make sure we did what we wanted to do. Kevin your calls were timely made sure everything was taken care of before we left.

Bombara Honeymoon aboard McGregor June 2001
We loved the trip! Tim and Julie are a great team! We were blown away by the menu Julie created for us.

Cox Honeymoon aboard Romany Life May 2000
We enjoyed it throughly. Gary and Glennis were very accommodating and there to please us. The food exceeded our expectations. The food and the way it was prepared was excellent. Kevin and Carol at Mainsail did a super job, it was handled professionally and perfectly. We were very satisifed. We will recommend Mainsail to our friends and clients.