Further testimonies from our charter guestbook:
““
From the surprise birthday cake that First Mate I can say that our experience with Oyster Yacht Charter
Dee Hudson prepared for our arrival on Sotto Vento to has been first class. I am very grateful to you for the time,
Captain Gary Christie taking us to our first anchorage that attention and help that you gave to me to decide on our
literally was on the cover of one of our Croatian travel charter of Koluka in the BVI's. The administration of the
guides, we had a week that all six of our travel group will charter agreement, the planning, the payment and the
never forget. meeting/greeting/parting arrangements were all perfect.
Sotto Vento is a great yacht, but having chartered for five We had a terrific time, which exceeded our high expectations.
years we know that the crew determines the success of It is a great boat with an exceptional crew and we cannot
the week. However, with a combined total of over 35 years praise Eric and Briony enough – they are a great team.
of sailing and sailing experience (including 10 years
experience on large yachts), this crew not only works non Eric is a wonderfully calm, hugely competent and
stop to make the week memorable, but exudes confidence, professional skipper. He was very sensitive to our beginner,
ability and control. choosing just the right sail plan, passages and anchorages to
get her acclimatised, and she loved it. He was very happy to
The week literally flew by. Dee continually prepared great respond to my enthusiasm and enquiry about sailing and the
meals, Gary constantly entertained us with back flips off the boat. He was very caring and safe on our dinghy and
pulpit or a sing along strumming his guitar. As great as Dee snorkelling excursions. He was a very efficient ‘butler’ too.
and Gary are on entertainment, these former sailing
instructors really shine when it comes to sailing and never Briony is exceptional – her catering is superb – by far the
tired from answering our questions, whether those questions best food I have had in the Caribbean in top hotels and
were on sailing basics, navigation, or the systems and restaurants. The choice, the balance and standard of cooking
instrumentation on Sotto Vento. and presentation amazed us every meal.
“
Gary and Dee worked tirelessly to put the sails up on any Together they made us feel special and private, but we also
sign of a breeze. In addition, all six of us literally were given enjoyed their personalities and their presence. Please tell the
a week of individual sailing instructions tailored to fit our owner that he has a superb complement to his boat.
vastly differing level of experience. Having crossed the
Atlantic multiple times, Gary treated us to lessons on the Paul Sands, Charter on Oyster 72, Koluka
sextant that increased our appreciation for those who sailed
the oceans before the invention of GPS to a new level.
Given the complete professionalism of this crew and the
design quality of Sotto Vento, I would have no concerns
about a sail across the Atlantic.
“
In short, this is the kind of crew and yacht that is normally
reserved for owners, not those of us who charter.
Charter guest, aboard Oyster 655 Sotto Vento
For more information or details about all the Oysters available
through Oyster Yacht Charter contact Molly Marston
email: info@oysteryachtcharter.com
www.oysteryachtcharter.com
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