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SOGGY DOGGY Guest Comments
January 2026
BVIs Hellos and Goodbyes
To Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,
You plotted our course and laid our our plan
We set sail from the harbor at West End
To spend a whole week with our best friends
The sights, cold drinks and great food we did eat
Not much we could ask for, not more could be beat
Clear blue water to swim in, soft white sand that we walked on
Early evenings we'd set in, Debbie up with the dawn
Long days, Carib for Dave and Jamie with her Gin & Tonics
Swim up dinner at Pizza Pi
The guys jumping off Willie T's
The Bitter End, a beach and hopes we'd get back
If by Hobie Cat, Craig would have to learn how to tack
The time passed too soon and at Red Hook we will part
But with the Bolgers and Smiths, keeping you in our hearts.
Thank you for everything! Fantastic getaway! Awesome vacation! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Dave, Jamie, Craig & Debbie
December 2025
Thank you, Captain Jon, steady and true
Capable and conscientious in all that you do
With expert hands and a watchful eye
You guided our journey by sea and by sky.
Tipsy's and Soggy Dollar, both sunlit and sweet
Perfect stops, each a Caribbean treat
Marina Cay sparkled, the caves were divine
Every stop was a memory, perfectly timed.
And Chef Suzanne, what a gift you are-
Talented, warm, a true culinary star
With gracious care and a generous heart,
You spoiled us daily with edible art.
Together you made this week something rare-
A voyage filled with joy, intention and care
With deepest thanks and gratitude sincere
We thank you and wish you a happy new year!
-Carolyn, John, Anders, Michael & Evie B
January 2026
We have traveled to many parts of the US and other parts of the world but I must say this adventure is right up there as a trip of a lifetime!!
Captain Jon’s sailing resume and lifetime experiences in the BVI made us feeling safe and in good hands along with his life long experiences in the BVI providing us with island history we could never experience with another charter. Chef Suzanne was an absolute delight and her culinary expertise provided high end dining well beyond our expectations! She was also very considerate of Joy’s vegetarian life style choices as well as special meal preparation for my type 1 diabetes. Every meal was beautifully plated and so delicious.
Probably the coolest thing of the week was the friendship we developed with Jon and Suzanne. Joy enjoyed snorkeling, paddleboarding and touring the Baths and Suzanne was right there eagerly participating right next to Joy in all of these activities. Jon and I also spent memorable time sharing our professional and personal backgrounds and I certainly learned a lot about sailing a vessel like SOGGY DGGGY.
Their care for detail and upkeep for the vessel was apparent at all times and I can assure you that SOGGY DOGGY is in excellent hands with the two of them as your crew!
Thanks for providing us the vacation of a lifetime!
-Marv & Joy
January 2026
To Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,
Wow, wow, wow... from the stateroom to the top deck, we loved it all. We felt like we made good friends in just one week!
The whole trip was a PEAK! Thank you for all the great suggestions on new experiences and we have never eaten so well on ANY
vacation. You guys are an awesome team! Best wishes and prayers for this season and for your future seasons. Happy 5th anniversary!
Marv & Joy Veltkamps
Michigan
February 2026
Jon and Suzanne,
Thank you both so much for an awesome week here in the BVIs.
Jon- thank you for keeping us safe during such a weather laden week.
Suzanne- thank you for being such a great hostess and amazing chef. We had such a great family trip! Thanks for making
Laurie's birthday so special.
Thank you for making the most out of a not so great weather event. It did make it exciting! We were happy to be safe in the
marina! We loved it all. Best snorkeling ever, sights, The Baths, Hog Heaven, Sandy Spit, Bitter End (heard so much about it).
Hope to be back one day! Please come up to NH!
Thank you so much for making this such a memorable charter experience. We couldn't imagine a better introduction to the BVI's.
Thank you for being such wonderful tour guides!
Jon- thanks for your masterful strom navigation.
Suzanne- thanks for never letting us go hungry- all your meals were extravagant!
Thank you both for bringing us to top notch snorkeling spots- we even saw an octopus! We hope to be back soon and wish you a fun and safe
remainder of the season.
Dave, Laurie, Diana and Sydney Fontaine
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