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Name on Your Reservation: Andrew & Cynthia Pothier
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: La Badine

Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
The were a delight to work with.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Absolutely.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes - had minor glitches but as noted above - repair folks came same day.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes - as Canadians we would prefer a propane BBQ - also boat BBQ's are not really big enough to cook dinner for 8.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Having the water maker on board was a game changer.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
BVI's are amazing and it is so nice that they have set themselves up to support the yachting community. Almost every stop had folks to collect garbage, provide ice and delicious dining options.
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It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Most likely March 2025.

Name on Your Reservation: Timothy Taylor
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Chips All In

Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Very much so.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes. Naz did our boat briefing and check off upon return. He did an excellent job and was able to answer all our questions. Very courteous, hepful, and professional.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
The main halyard broke. It was replace, but it took longer than we would have liked. Understand that they were very busy trying to get new charters out. Once the arrived they replaced the halyard quickly and we were on our way.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Very much so.
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It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
We are set up for May

Name on Your Reservation: Timothy Taylor
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Chips All In

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Working with Joann was terrific, as always. I didn't need much from the concierge team, but when I did they were prompt, courteous, and professional. Excellent all the way around.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Ian Dick
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Jada

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
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Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Very helpful in finding a boat even though we started later in the season. Getting BVI guide in advance was very helpful. Something I know other charter companies do not always do.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Tracy & Michael Hooker
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Starfish

Yacht & Crew
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Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Very
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
They go above and beyond to make it special.
Was the food good and well presented?
Very good as always
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We enjoy this experience so much.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
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Not sure yet

Name on Your Reservation: Waldemar Bockler
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Sand Dollar

Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Very friendly and accommodating. Avril made us feel right at home and responded to all of our requests and requirements.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes.

However I offer the following observations:
The first charter, three years ago: thorough and clear, all systems.
This charter: Agent had no knowledge of the "sailing" components of the boat, but had good general knowledge of the other systems. I was guessing that he may have recently started with Navigare and was still "learning the ropes" so to speak. He said he had no sailing experience.
As a long time sailor, I was able to fill in the gaps. So no complaints.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Excellent overall.
See a couple of notes below.

The upgraded WIFI was great. It worked just about everywhere for everyone.
HOWEVER - it only worked while the generator was running!
A small inverter, running off the batteries, wired into the NAV station, so that the router could remain on, would have made for a perfect experience. (Label it - Not to be used for toasters or coffee makers!!!!)
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes, well stocked.

But we did leave a list of "nice to have" at checkout.
Things like a measuring cup, and a few other small things, for example.

The entire crew are boat owners, so it was quite easy to figure out what was missing or not working quite right. Otherwise, I'd have to say the boat was well equipped.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Very well ventilated, especially with the saloon's large opening front window. My new favorite feature!

One glitch - the port side aft cabin air-conditioner had a mind of its own. Most of the time it cycled off after running for 15 minutes. Then it would try 5 more times in intervals of about 90 to 120 seconds, and then shut off. It was looked at before we left, and seemed to be running. But for the rest of the trip it actually only worked correctly on one night. The other cabins had no issues.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
I am very positive toward Navigare overall. With their location at Nanny Cay, they seem to be moving in the right direction with facility and boats. Very friendly and accommodating.

I found the Lagoon 46 Flybridge an excellent platform for 4 couples. Not too big, not too small, just right!
The crew had the same opinion.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes. I like the BVI's very much.

Will charter here again, and would also try a few other areas, possibly St. Vincent, or Croatia.
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I hope to charter either next year or the year after.

Name on Your Reservation: Elizabeth Doyle
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Twin Dancer

Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very much so! Had a room for us to keep our bags while we went grocery shopping. Got us on the boat early. They are very thorough with the walk through before and after the sailing vacation. They gave us good guidance on the map as to where to go and where not to sail through or not to anchor. Very much appreciated!
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes! Above and beyond other charter companies I’ve used..Ross in-particular knows the boats inside and out! Even has some magic tricks..
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes..had everything you need!
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes..more then enough
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes..everyone was comfortable
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Everyone was always helpful and kind..with smiling faces..
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes..the BVI’s are always fun!
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We will be chartering next March with 8 people

Name on Your Reservation: Sean Reeder
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer

Boat Name: Beso Del Viento

Charter Company & Yacht
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Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Moorings staff and facilities were terrific.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
yes
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes, well mostly, through hull valves for the heads were not operable. Auto ignite for the grill needed a new battery and one of the stove burner auto ignite did not function. Also the tender winch line broke while lowering the davits at one point, causing the tender to crash to the water dislodging the outboard cover and it sinking. I retied the winch line, and the Moorings sent someone over to inspect and install a new cover for the outboard and all was fine.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Loved it, needed another week!
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not sure at this time.

Name on Your Reservation: James Padgett
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Habibi Dah

Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
- Informative
- Easy to Understand
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Joanne and Kimberly were awesome to work with.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes