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| GUESTS COMMENTS | | Guests from Christmas, 2008 | 11th Jan 2009
To Whom It May Concern:
Yacht Shaitan of Tortola
We are a British family currently living and working in Trinidad, and have recently spent a week over New Year on the Shaitan of Tortola with Henry Metz and Iris Moesing.
We were a party of 10 on the boat as we were joined by relatives from England for the holiday, and our ages ranged from 7 to 69 years.
We all had the most fantastic and relaxing time imaginable. Henry and Iris are really friendly and welcoming, yet at the same time highly professional and attentive. They were happy to chat and share their knowledge and experience. We were encouraged to get involved in hoisting sails etc if we wanted to, but for those who just wanted to lie back and relax that was no problem either.
Henry and Iris were very safety conscious, especially with the children. Lifejackets were compulsory for the children under 12 if they were outside the cockpit area while we were sailing. (Check availability of their stock against your children’s ages.) After every sail, the children were asked to wait until the anchorage was made safe before they were allowed to jump in the water.
The children had a great time together on the boat, spending time swimming, snorkeling, reading and playing games. Our 7 year old daughter spent a happy afternoon helping Iris to make pizza and cookies while we went snorkeling – even got her own apron! A highlight of the trip for all of them was swimming with the turtles at Tobago Cays.
Shaitan has ample space below deck – the salon is roomy and the queen sized double cabins to the rear had big beds and space to move around in comfortably. The forward cabins slept 3 children in each, with a double bed in each (big enough to play cards on!) and a single bunk above. There was always enough hot water for showers, and a choice of air conditioning or fresh air through the hatches made the temperature comfortable at night. There was a DVD player on board (US format) so the kids could have a break from the sun or sit out the odd rain shower.
The food on board was wonderful, and Iris constantly amazed us with what she produced from the small galley - home made bread, cookies and brownies, 3 course meals and even ice-cream. The lobster was out of this world. The children were offered a simpler option on most meals – either the same as the adults without eg sauce or salad, or a different option entirely. Even the fussiest eater was well fed.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the Shaitan of Tortola for a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable family holiday.
Jackie Harris |  |  |  | | Charter Review January, 2009 | How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
It was wonderful.
How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they Courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable?
We loved the crew. Everyone got along perfectly. Extremely knowledgeable! Fun!!
Tell me about your meals? Did the menus meet your expectations?
We ate too much. Each meal was terrific. Next time we will emphasize light meals.
How is the yacht? Is she clean and well-maintained? Were your cabins comfortable? Was the cockpit comfortable? Was there enough shade?
The boat was perfect. Spotless and very well maintained. The most comfortable we have ever been berth wise, and for a mono hull you felt like you were on a cat. The cockpit was perfect for an eight-pack. Henri left the awning up over the cockpit the entire time, so there was always shade.
How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
It was great, no rush- rush, very laid back.
Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain:
Absolutely!
Signed: Holly Hemmer
| | | | | Charter Review | From: Kendal Olroyd
Dates: February 2006
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions ...
1.Was the crew friendly and accomodating?
The crew was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.
2, Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
We have never been on a cleaner more comfortable yacht
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. The crew worked 24/7 to make sure we were comfortable.
4. Was the food good and well presentd?
The food was very well prepared.
We especially loved the home made bread.
We brought home a lot of recipe's.
5. Did you like the area you sailed (Leeward Islands)?
We sailed 5 different Islands ( St. Martin, St. Barth, Nevis, St. Kitts, Anguilla) All different and very interesting.
6. Additional comments on your charter?
Captain Henry had a great sense of humor and was a great sailor. I have at times felt insecure in our previous sailing adventure. With Capt. Henry, I never felt insecure (even in the heavy weather) He was always vewry attentive to the yacht and his guest.
The chef was also very fun to be around at the sane time she was constandly working.
It was just a great trip
Carole Oldroyd |  |  | | | From the Franks, March, 2009 | March 14, 2009
Dear Iris and Henry –
We have been cruising the Caribbean for 20 years. But out last trip with you raised the experience to a whole new level!
The Shaitan of Tortola is the Queen of the Caribbean! She’s beautiful. She’s comfortable (even for a six-footer like myself). She’s steady as a rock. And, she is bigger than my first two New York apartments put together!
Iris, how you manage to turn out a cuisine that includes roast duck, eggs Florentine and fresh baked bread that’s better than half the restaurants in New York will remain one of the great mysteries of the 21st Century.
Henry, your knowledge of the most beautiful beaches and the best snorkeling spots from St. Thomas to Grenada can only be called encyclopedic. (There’s also a word for your expertise with rum punches. But at the moment, I can’t think of it.)
For anyone who wants to see the real Caribbean, there is no finer yacht that the Shaitan and no more gracious and knowledgeable hosts than the two of you.
What more can I say? We’ll be back!
Gail and Joe
P.S. We don’t know how you arranged it, but the whale was the pièce de résistance! | | | | | Holiday Season 2008/2009 | 11th Jan 2009
To Whom It May Concern:
Yacht Shaitan of Tortola
We are a British family currently living and working in Trinidad, and have recently spent a week over New Year on the Shaitan of Tortola with Henry Metz and Iris Moesing.
We were a party of 10 on the boat as we were joined by relatives from England for the holiday, and our ages ranged from 7 to 69 years.
We all had the most fantastic and relaxing time imaginable. Henry and Iris are really friendly and welcoming, yet at the same time highly professional and attentive. They were happy to chat and share their knowledge and experience. We were encouraged to get involved in hoisting sails etc if we wanted to, but for those who just wanted to lie back and relax that was no problem either.
Henry and Iris were very safety conscious, especially with the children. Lifejackets were compulsory for the children under 12 if they were outside the cockpit area while we were sailing. (Check availability of their stock against your children’s ages.) After every sail, the children were asked to wait until the anchorage was made safe before they were allowed to jump in the water.
The children had a great time together on the boat, spending time swimming, snorkeling, reading and playing games. Our 7 year old daughter spent a happy afternoon helping Iris to make pizza and cookies while we went snorkeling – even got her own apron! A highlight of the trip for all of them was swimming with the turtles at Tobago Cays.
Shaitan has ample space below deck – the salon is roomy and the queen sized double cabins to the rear had big beds and space to move around in comfortably. The forward cabins slept 3 children in each, with a double bed in each (big enough to play cards on!) and a single bunk above. There was always enough hot water for showers, and a choice of air conditioning or fresh air through the hatches made the temperature comfortable at night. There was a DVD player on board (US format) so the kids could have a break from the sun or sit out the odd rain shower.
The food on board was wonderful, and Iris constantly amazed us with what she produced from the small galley - home made bread, cookies and brownies, 3 course meals and even ice-cream. The lobster was out of this world. The children were offered a simpler option on most meals – either the same as the adults without eg sauce or salad, or a different option entirely. Even the fussiest eater was well fed.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the Shaitan of Tortola for a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable family holiday.
Jackie Harris | | | | | Guests from December, 2007 | We thought our holiday on Shaitan was going to be wonderful, but the week we have just had exceeded all our expectations! We chartered this amazing, beautiful yacht to celebrate my 60th birthday. It is the first time we have ever chartered and took our two grown up daughters and our youngest daughter's husband. What a time! We sailed between St Vincent and Union Island stopping off at the many islands that are between. Some of the most beautiful beaches and sailing in the world! And what a crew! Henry and Iris (and Tyson) were the reason why this holiday really exceeded all expectations! We felt that we were in one of the best hotels that moved each day to yet another fabulous location. Iris's cooking was just marvelous and inspired! Three meals a day and nothing ever served up twice, except the wonderful variations on a crème brulee!! What better place to reserve a table for one's 60th birthday dinner - aboard Shaitan anchored within Tobago Cays! Henry made sure that we got what we went for - excellent sailing! The second half of the week in particular, when the winds really started to blow, was just wonderful! Throughout the week we had to continually re-define the word 'magical'!
Thank you Henry, Iris and Tyson!
Chris, Suzanne, Charlotte, Hannah and Jamie
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