“Lynn & Mark

Thank you both so much for a trip of a lifetime!  We didn’t say because Hill doesn’t like all the attention, but it was Hill’s 40^th birthday cruise and it could not have been more special – thanks to both of you.  A perfect first cruise of many to come!

Maggie

Pacific Wave is truly a Queen of the Sea.  Your attention to detail made for the most enjoyable trip.  Mark you turned non-eaters into feasters.  Now it’s double time in the gym.  A+ for professionalism.”

Hill

Maggie & Hill – Florida USA

Charter 04.05 – 10.05.10

Grenadines – Party of 2 Adults

“Dear Lynn & Mark

Thank you both for a really enjoyable sailing experience.  This was Phyllis’ first sailing trip and she could not have had a better crew – you have made a convert of her (my thanks for this!).

Pacific Wave is a very special boat (I’m very jealous) and you both made us feel very relaxed at all times (a great achievement given the market turmoil!!). 

Your knowledge of the area was a great benefit and snorkeling (the first time for Phyllis) in the Tobago Cays was marvelous.

And talking about enjoyment, Mark’s meals were fantastic - we feel very spoiled. 

Thanks for everything – you are truly great hosts.

Please do come visit us next time you are in the UK – we would love to see you both there.

Warm regards.”

Peter & Phyllis – London UK

Charter 18.04 – 25.04.10

BVI – Party of 3 Adults & 3 Children 15, 13 & 8 years

“Dear Lynn & Mark

On behalf of the grown-ups… thank you for EVERYTHING!  We felt special and spoiled the entire week.  The anchorages were perfect – many were new to us in spite of several other bareboat charters in the BVI.  The boat is special and gorgeous.  And the food was beyond our wildest dreams.  For all of us (kids too), some highlights are:

Avery’s first water ski

Wreck of the Rhone by snorkel!

Seeing one (or more) sea turtles each day

The sail from White Bay to Sopers Hole

Our ‘private beach’ on Mosquito Island

Keeping us away from the ‘bad fish’

Our night out together at Biras Creek & Saba Rock

Beatrix sleeping under the stars!

Isabel’s love of kayaking and starchy food … swimming around the boat

Getting to know you both a little and swapping tales

Thanks for the passage!

We hope that you’ll come North. It would be our pleasure to host you - and show you around land or/sea – in Rhode Island or Weston MA.

Fondly.”

Meg, Jonathan, Carter, Avery, Beatrix & Isabel – Weston MA

Charter 02.04 – 07.04.10

USVI/BVI – Party of 2 Adults & 4 Children

“Dear Lynn & Mark

We leave you rested and full of memories to keep for a lifetime!  From the moment we stepped aboard until our day of departure you made us feel so welcome and comfortable, attending to our every need.

Thank you for allowing John to share the helm (he was in his glory), for filling us with your amazing meals, and showing us the beauty of both the US & British Virgin Islands.  It was such a pleasure to get to know both of you, and we thank you for sharing Pacific Wave with all of us.

If you ever bring Pacific Wave to Nantucket please let us know perhaps we can return a bit of your wonderful hospitality.

Best wishes to you both.”

Fondly John, Donna, Lauren, Sara, Emily & Anne – New Jersey

Charter 22.03 – 29.03.10

USVI/BVI – Party of 2 Adults & 2 Children

“Dear Lynn & Mark

Thank you so much for making our inaugural sailing trip so very special!  We had such a blast and will never forget our time together on Pacific Wave.  You two were such gracious hosts.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Much love,

Mark, Elisabeth, Caroline & Walker – Boston

“Dear Lynn & Mark

This has been the best sailing trip I’ve ever been on, (it has been since it’s the first), but I’m sure it will be the best if l go on more.

Thank you!”

Caroline – age 11 - Boston

Charter 22.02 – 01.03.10

Sint Maarten – St Barths – Anguilla – St Martin – Sint Maarten

3 Couples

“Dear Lynn & Mark

Sailing on Pacific Wave has been a relaxing, fun time.  I have to admit that l approached this adventure with a bit of trepidation – would l be able to enjoy the voyage while worrying about ‘mal de mer’.  Knowing that l had lots of support eased my concerns.  You all were terrific.  Your knowledge of the boat and the area helped me relax.  Wonderful food, comfortable accommodation, and most of all, great company created lovely, memorable times.  Merci.”

Barbara – Salt Lake City

“Lynn & Mark

Barbara & l thoroughly enjoyed this 7 day sail.

You both were just wonderful – sailing skills, attention to your guests & lovely personalities.

We so appreciate your professionalism, friendship, attention to every need, wonderful meals, and a fine ‘horses neck’ (Dark & Stormy). Thank you.

We recommend you highly, had a wonderful time and are grateful for your great hosting & captaincy.

Thank you.”

Jim (AKA Jimmy Bob) – Salt Lake City

“Dear Lynn & Mark

We have spent years bareboat chartering.  What a pleasure it has been having you to plan our day sails with us, and providing such wonderful meals.  It has been a spectacular voyage.

OK many superlatives have come your way from our entire crew.  They are well deserved. But let me add what might be a unique thought.  Pacific Wave and its crew created an atmosphere where three couples, friends but not yet comrades, turned the corner and developed feelings for each other that are deeper, richer and more enduring.  What a gift we received from each other.  The sun, the ocean, & Pacific Wave were essential.  The two of you provided the ingredients to work the magic, thank you both.”

Michael – Salt Lake City

“Aboard Pacific Wave, a beautiful and elegant yacht handled by Lynn & Mark, a beautiful and elegant couple!  Nonpareil service, sensational food, wonderful comradity.  All in all a week to long remember.  And, the added touch of captain to mate, and mate to captain referring to each other as ‘Darling’.  You two are wonderful and deserve nothing but fair winds and smooth seas.

Fondly

Tony & Carol – Salt Lake City

Charter 31.01 – 07.02.10

BVI – Honeymoon Party of 2 Adults

“Dearest Lynn & Mark

We were lucky to be with you for our honeymoon charter. 

We searched long and hard for the right boat and crew for this most extraordinary moment in our lives.  We placed our trust in you, and in Pacific Wave, and we were rewarded one-hundred fold! 

We are so grateful to have spent this blissful week with you upon your magnificent yacht.  She is a unique and singular experience floating in the World.  She was meant for you and Mark, and we are blessed to have sailed with you both. 

Lynn, you are our captain.  Mark, you are a culinary inspiration. And now, you are our friends.  We wish you and Pacific Wave the future you deserve, and send you our love and gratitude.”

Jennifer & Scott - Boston

Charter 26.12 – 02.01.10

USVI/BVI – Party of 2 Adults & 4 Children

“Lynn & Mark

Thanks so much for welcoming the Heher gang onto ‘Pacific Wave’ for such a wonderful cruise from St Thomas to Virgin Gorda and back.  Highlights were many, too many to list, but here are some:

Fabulous Captain(s) & Chef/Crew – a great team!

Upwind trip from Cooper Island to Virgin Gorda

Run from Virgin Gorda to Peter Island

Great snorkeling & tubing

The Coffee Grinders

Calm, unique anchorages

The Shark (Tarpon in disguise) in Francis Bay

The Barracuda at Christmas Cove

The Sting Rays at Norman Island

Eggs (Poached), Tamarind & Lime Chicken, Summer Fruit Compote, Garlic & Tomato Shrimp, Salads & Salad Dressing.  Everything served was delicious, nutritious and fresh, and in exactly the right portions

Thank you so much for making this our BEST VACATION

If you’re ever inclined to visit ‘New England’, we’ll be offended if you don’t call us.  We could even visit Newport RI and look at sail boats!”

Eliot, Katrinka, Anneke, Eliot Jr, John, Abigail - Boston

Charter 24.11 – 02.12.09

BVI – Party of 6 Adults

“Eight fabulous days aboard Pacific Wave, thank you Lynn and Mark.  Very unfortunate that some of our party were forced to depart early, but all the more reason to come back again soon.  The meals were outstanding and the islands and snorkeling just gorgeous.  Pacific Wave is unsurpassed!”

Diana & Ian - Canada

“In the face of unexpected events, Lynn & Mark accommodated our needs and gave us a ‘home’ to return to.  The last few days of sailing have been outstanding.  The boat is immaculate and the food a continually unfolding gastronomic delight!  I shall miss all the company, the laughter, learning about shepherding.

Come to Canada.  We sail there too!

Thank you”

Diana - Canada

Charter 18.12 – 25.12.09

USVI/BVI – Party of 2 Adults & 2 Children

“We had a splendid time.  Circum-navigating Tortola, we snorkeled, swam, water-skied, ate (amazing food), and sailed! 

Gorgeous!

Absolutely beautiful boat and the most wonderful, capable, friendly captain and mate! 

Thank you!!”

Marc & Julia – New York

“What was more fun?  Wakeboarding around Le Chiffre’s mega yacht, the divine poached eggs and bacon or seeing the genoa unfurl on the passage from Sopers Hole to Norman Island?

Getting the balance between looking after your guests and bothering them and letting them have a go at sailing and being in control is a fine art – which you do really well!

The boat is of course beautiful!

The excellent cooking solved the Caribbean food problem completely and left even the best restaurants (Biras Creek) in the shaded.

Thank you for a first class week!  We hope to sail with you again sometime”

Simon – London

“Also had an excellent time!  I loved wakeboarding, being under full sail and seeing the dolphins!”

Thomas - London

Charter 05.01.09

Antigua

"A fabulous day out for the whole family. Lynn and Mark made us very welcome and it felt as though the boat was our own! A delicious lunch whipped up by Mark went down very easily along with a superb glass of white wine. Thank you both very much."

John, Christine, Helen, Nicholas, Elisabeth, Jennifer Thizackerley & Somja - a family from London, England