crewed@visailing.com | (800)382-9666 | (941)966-9387
REACH Guest Comments
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Wow, wow wow! Some of us have sailed more than others, but as a whole, this was our first extended multi-day sailing. As a group of land locked Canadians, we had very little in terms of sailing expectations. But that really didn’t matter much in the context of this review. In the end, the sailing, incredible as it was, ended up being only a small portion of the overall experiences that we enjoyed.
TO DAVID AND NAOMI
First and foremost, you are two of the most incredible people that we have had the pleasure of meeting. During our holiday, our group continually commented on how diversely accomplished and professional the two of them were. To achieve this at their young age, is only more impressive.
David skillfully navigated the boat allowing us to enjoy the pleasures of the wind, but also safely placing us in coves and harbours, and along island edges for snorkelling right off the back of the boat. We have never before enjoyed so much time in the water on any previous vacation, of any type. David also provided morning briefings and lectures on the surrounding areas, and meticulously maintained the boat when not at the helm. And let’s not forget Davids’s bartending skills! We could hardly wait for 5:00pm to approach, when we would be introduced to Davids’s concoction of the day! Delicious, beautifully prepared, and even topical to the day’s ventures.
Naomi, simply, is one of the most accomplished chefs that we have ever come across. All of us in the group have been fortunate enough to travel the world, and Naomi is definitely of a world class! The food was beyond delicious, used many fresh local ingredients, and had a presentation fitting of a red seal chef in a posh 5-star establishment. The fact that she created these mostly “scratch” dishes in a very small kitchen with limited tools, counter space, and ingredients that had to be procured a week in advance is a marvel on its own. Including a 5:00pm appetizer, Naomi was creating up to 4 unique and intriguing dishes a day. Everything about our trip was perfect, but if we were to identify the one item that surprised and impressed us the most, it would have been Naomi’s meals. We are not the type to take pictures of our food as it is served, but in Naomi’s case, that is exactly what happened.
David and Naomi worked together to keep the boat clean, organized, and safe. With all of their incredible skills, it is easy to overlook the most appreciated offering of the two, their hospitality. Much younger than us of course, but we truly admired the way the two of them interacted and shared stories with us about sailing in the British Virgin Islands as well as their previous encounters. They were friendly and caring to our needs, they joined us in evening conversation and joyful banter, and in only seven days formed a friendship that we hope will continue well beyond this sailing. There is so much more that can be said of David and Naomi, but I think this last sentence will be a good summation…. You are very lucky that we can’t think of anything to do with a boat crew, in the rural prairies of Canada, where the water is only liquid for part of the year, or we would have already stolen them!!!
You listened to our desires and put together a trip that far, far exceeded our expectations. The initial forms were simple to fill out, and now we understand just how carefully you used our information to customize our destinations, menus, and even our cocktails into a holiday that catered to our most whimsical fantasy’s. We originally thought that “& Beyond” was just a catchy little name, but upon completing our sailing, we now fully understand everything that your name implies. You are “way beyond” being a simple chartering company. You create custom tailored dreams and memories, unique to each client’s desires. Good on ya! What an incredibly well executed business plan!
TO THE OWNERS OF REACH
We don’t have a contact for you, but if appropriate, maybe the others can forward this on. What a beautiful boat. The most beautiful and well laid out that we have seen. This was our first Leopard, and I would think that all of the other manufactures must be watching them very carefully. The boat that you have offered up for charter was in perfect condition. It was tastefully decorated, had all the right amenities, and just the right toys to make our trip exciting. “& Beyond” are doing a great job of managing the boats affairs, and David and Naomi treat it with the love of their own. I would like to think that we also treated your boat with the appropriate care and respect that it deserved. I have to tell you one little story that demonstrates the depth of the appreciation of this boat. We were returning to the REACH by dingy following an evening ashore. While navigating around the other 50 – 70 boats in the harbour I said to David. “Which is the nicest boat here.” David did a quick scan of the harbour, but with a smile and the eye twinkle of a proud parent he quickly replied, “The REACH”.
TO OUR BROKER
You listened to our desires and put together a trip that far, far exceeded our expectations. The initial forms were simple to fill out, and now we understand just how carefully you used our information to customize our destinations, menus, and even our cocktails into a holiday that catered to our most whimsical fantasy’s.
To &BEYOND YACHT CHARTERS
We originally thought that “& Beyond” was just a catchy little name, but upon completing our sailing, we now fully understand everything that your name implies. You are “way beyond” being a simple chartering company. You create custom tailored dreams and memories, unique to each client’s desires. Good on ya! What an incredibly well executed business plan!
TO ALL OF YOU
Thank you so much for offering us a unique experience that has created life long memories and friendships.
Canada, Britain, South Africa, US and British Virgin isles.
Bringing worlds together!
Till we meet again!
Cherish The Memories
Thank you so much for the fabulous trip aboard Reach! The food was BEYOND incredible! And Captain Dave's cocktails were a treat.
We look forward to returning to the BVI and will cherish the memories made this week.
Perfection!
Thank you for making our trip absolute perfection.
Naomi your cooking was over and beyond - write the cookbook! I'll be the first to buy one.
Fabulous Culinary Experience!
This was not only my first BVI charter but also a most fabulous culinary experience - blending Caribbean Flavors and varieties, well done Naomi and Dave.
Hope to see you both back in the BVI's soon.
Total Perfection!
To say this was a trip of a lifetime would be an understatement. From your smiles each day to the amazing drink, snack and meals - all total perfection!
Life has been good to us to let us take this trip with you, but luck also played it's hand at putting us on "Reach".
I'm hopeful our paths will cross again with many cold drinks!
God bless you both
crewed@visailing.com | (800)382-9666 | (941)966-9387