Letters from our Guests

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What a spectacular week we had on Sandcastle with you two! It goes without saying that: the food was great! The snorkeling wonderful! The hiking panoramic! The kayaking energizing! We cannot imagine a better crew! Your patience, warmth, and easy going yet lively personalities not to mention the fantastic gourmet food!! All in all a perfect week and one we will always remember.

Sandy and Steve, Colleen and Bob, February 2008

What a wonderful introduction to the islands: great vistas, energizing runs, wonderful snorkeling and fantastic food. We mix that with great conversation on a broad range of topics and we end up with a most memorable trip.

Tom and Laurie March 2008

Without you such a perfect trip couldn't ever happen. We all had so much fun together-from sunrise to sunset and after that. Looking forward to the next time.

Bill, Ann, Margo, Bob and Jill April 2008

Our favorite vacations have been sailing vacations with you! We loved the sailing, food snorkeling and companionship over the past week. Thanks for the sailing lessons, the recipe swap and the laughs, til we meet again.

After lots of trips to the BVI's I didn't really expect anything different but you made it a whole new adventure for us. The really big cabins were a treat too! The food was delicious, the snorkeling divine, we had a wonderful time.

Linda and Bryson, Pete and Penny

What a phenomenal week we had. You both are incredible and made our week so much fun. Great guidance from our dive leader. The food was awesome and you both make it seem effortless, you can count on us to be back.

Joanie and David, Lisa and Jim

We came back! As always the service and meals were wonderful. We loved being with you Rik & Ann in the beautiful islands. Thanks for making us feel special and refreshed for going back to the real world.

We've had a wonderful, relaxing week with you - an experience we will never forget! We will miss the companionship and the gourmet meals, thank you for the wonderful week in paradise.

Jackie and Jim - April 2006

Another great sailing adventure, this was the best yet! The food was as good as I remembered, I am sad to leave, we will be back! Michael and Jackie - April 2006

When we planned this trip, we had high hopes that it would be our most memorable vacation ever-that's a pretty daunting task when you think about it. Well not only did you and Sandcastle deliver, but you added an unexpected level of enchantment that none of us saw coming!

Randy, Jenny and family - April 2006

Your enthusiasm and warmth are unparalleled, everything was provided and all ran seamlessly and you seem to enjoy the experience as much as we did. Yesterday's snorkeling experience was the highlight for me. Thank you, I treasure my 10 days with you aboard the beautiful Sandcastle

Becky, ME - Feb 2006

Everything was just perfect...times 7 wonderful days! Looking forward to coming back,

Hugh and Patricia NY - Feb 2006

What a wonderful trip again! Thanks for your many talents plus the caring touch you each have. Hope to see you again soon

"This was the best vacation we have ever taken, it will stay in our memories forever! Your boat, the company, gourmet meals, adventures and experience were all 5 star. We'll be back!"

"Fantastic service, cuisine, hospitality and serenity. Never a dull moment yet also such a laid back, no worries atmosphere with you both, thanks for all the little extras!"

"Another wonderful, magical time with you (the best hosts) and your islands that you always make so alive for us. Great anchorages, great food, great company!"

"Best in show-best boat, best food, best anchorages, best snorkeling, all around best time- our thanks to you both!"

"Thank you so much! Your hospitality, wonderful knowledge of these beautiful islands, fantastic cooking (it will take weeks to shed the evidence) and personal warmth made our stay perfect! The memories will keep us warm until next time."

"Thanks for another wonderful trip (our sixth!) sailing, snorkeling, playing in the sand and going on adventures!"

"We weren't sure what to expect-but the week was beyond any expectations! The sailing was great, the food gourmet, and your company was outstanding. Thank you for an excellent vacation."

"How do you do it…every trip is better than the last! Rik you always pick the best places and Ann your food is truly remarkable, get the snorkels, fishing poles, Easter eggs and Veuve Cliquot ready for next year!"

"Thank you both for the most amazing vacation we've ever experienced! You really outdid yourselves and we truly appreciate your hospitality. We look forward to sailing with you again and enjoying another slice of heaven."

Thank you for our 12th wonderful vacation aboard Sandcastle. We enjoyed seeing our favorite anchorages and exploring new ones.The new main sail is a great addition. We enjoyed all of the delights that come out of Ann's galley. Rik's creative mudslides are dynamite. Sandcastle looks beautiful with her new paint and as always, the varnish gleams. It is such a pleasure to be with you both on the ever-elegant Sandcastle.

We go back to the land world refreshed and nourished in every way! The food was spectacular again, it was a wonderful week. Jim & MJ, L and R Dec 29/03-Jan 3/04

What a great experience, Rik & Ann you made our trip thoroughly enjoyable. Your easy going attitude and love of the sea rubbed off on all of us.We look forward to a return trip.

Thanks for a wonderful adventure we will always treasure! Everything was fantastic.

Our first Caribbean experience-in a word:WOW! Great conversation, great food, and relax relax relax! Thank you for all you did and making us so comfortable.

The snorkeling was great and the food was even better, it truly was the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for being so gracious & fun.

Another wonderful sail! We still haven't found any pirate treasure so we will be back next year to find some booty! 11 days still isn't long enough........

Third trip, even better then the past two, loved the sailing. this has to be one of the world's most special places & the Sandcastle crew makes it exceptional!

Once again the Virgin Islands have been a delightful getaway and Sandcastle is a lovely boat, but the crew makes the magic happen!

Sailing & snorkeling, gourmet meals and evenings chatting over cocktails were the perfect recipe for our getaway. Everyday was a new adventure thank you!

"It's impossible to pick a favorite stop or meal - everyone of them was incredible, but the hospitability exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you for making your home our home for this past week. Thank you for a perfect vacation" Garry and Cheryl Feb. 7, 2003

" We had an exquisite week - thank you very much !!! There are no words to describe your glorious cooking, Ann. Every mouthful was enjoyed to the fullest. Highlights for us include - the ruins and wine to celebrate the moonrise, the spotted eagle ray and turtle at Cam Bay, snooker and cigars, graceful entries into the water while windsurfing, searching for the perfect painkillers (Rik's of course) and when in doubt always quote " It's a wonderful life ". Thanks for enriching our lives with so many wonderful experiences. You both are such special people - we feel so fortunate to be able to know you and have sailed with you !" MaryBeth and Joe Feb. 23 2003

" Thank you for another wonderful year of sailing ( this makes our 4th year ). The food was spectacular as usual and we always enjoy the many talks over the week. Many thanks " Kelly and Andy March 7, 2003

"We had a fabulous week....of doing as little as possible. We read alot, swam a little, and ate and drank. The food was perfect, in both taste and quantity. I would stay another week if you only fed me your homemade bread. Thanks for your generous hospitality." Pam and Bob March 21, 2003

Thank you so much for a fantastic week. The food and drinks were 4 star against a backdrop of sea and sun. Totally enjoyed it!