Edruska Reference Letter Page

Edruska
Reference Letters

January 20, 2005
"Dear [Broker], Well the weather was pretty good after the first 2 days of rain (it did reduce the chance of sunburn.) -with only an occasional brief rain. The previous week was all rain according to others we met. Winds of 25-35 each day provided spirited sailing. It did take a few days home before we regained our "land legs". The boat was great. Everyone liked the privacy of cabin / head / shower. Deck space was good & we enjoyed EDRUSKA's unique swim platform / transom. It made getting in & out of the water to snorkel and in & out of the kayak simple. The sports gear was of above average quality and I was pleasantly surprised to find the kayak rental was part of the boat's obligation. Alan taught Tony to snorkel and guided one interesting trip with his knowledge of the local fauna. The food was very good - different that our previous experience. (We could actually identify everything). The wine & bar service was extremely generous. (We may have set a record for wine consumption). Alan & JoAnne were excellent, with very good people skills. They were willing to do anything that contributed to an enjoyable trip, including preparing a different meal for the mom-to-be when she did not want to eat certain foods and being cheerful about the multiple dingy trips because some wanted to walk, some to shop and some to snorkel. Alan went out of his way to ensure calm anchorages, as we had 2 members who have suffered from mal de mar in the past. Nobody got ill !! Your "tips list" and Alan's thoughtful anchoring worked !! As great conversationalists and friendly hosts we enjoyed their company every minute. We would recommend them highly and you are welcome to have your personal clients contact us. Cathy & Tony say "It couldn't have been better." We all agree it was a great family vacation. Thanks for your help. We won't wait another 20 years to come sailing again - this one was even better!" Bud, Bev, Kim, Dean, Cathy & Tony

"Dear [Broker] We had a fabulous time catching Wahoo and viewing whales very close. The weather was superb the first few days but was abit too blowy for comfort latterly but still everything went well. Alan and Jo Anne could not have been better and the wahoo was cooked to perfection! All the best and thank you again for helping with the arrangements. We will email some photos to Alan and Joanne in the next few days." Tim and Cindy

"Life is full of memories... and this Christmas ranks as the best! What a Christmas party we had! Great food, red wine, singing, laughter and a surprise engagement! Unforgettable! Thank you for being the perfect hosts and sharing your generosity with our entire family. Our doors and moorings will always be ready to welcome you! Many, many thanks. Much love to you from all of us." Sue & Bill Dunlap

" Thank you for the best Christmas ever! We don't want to go home! Please come visit us in Maine, New Hampshire and Boston. We would love to return you your kindness and show you the part of the world we are from. Cheers to sunny days and fair winds and we hope to sail with you both again!" Amily Dunlap

"Dear JoAnn and Allan: We flew to a paradise and were treated like kings & queens. You not only were a large part of a fabulous vacation, you are an inspiration to find new adventures and laughter in life. Alan, you were a great Dive master, comic and a great dancer. You have lived an interesting life and I look forward to hearing many more of your future ventures. JoAnn, you are a Master in the kitchen. Your ability to create wonderful feasts in such a small kitchen has raised the bar for many on our trip, myself specially. I wish the best for the two of you in your future travel. I hope our paths cross again. Until then!" Tara McCafferty, Chicago, IL

"Dear JoAnne & Alan: We can't thank you enough for "sorting us out". What an unbelievable holiday. Your special attention to detail and your personal efforts make the Edruska a very special place and we look forward to our new home away from home. e are now hooked on scuba and JoAnne's wonderful food creations. We are happy to have made new friends and we look forward to many years of good times with you both. Alan, your expertise as the "chemist" will be fond memories of the cocktail hours aboard the Edruska and who will ever forget the anticipation of what the "spoon" would be bringing. You guys are a great couple and team and we consider you very special friends. We look eagerly to our return" Paul & Lesley Monfardini. Phoenix, AZ

"Dearest Captain Alan and first mate JoAnne: What a fabulous time we have shared with you this week at sea! Bill and I have enjoyed ourselves to the fullest thanks to both of you and your unbelievable talents! JoAnne, your cooking is wonderful and your talent for making guests feel so comfortable is extraordinary and your smile is beautiful! Captain - Oh my captain Allan!- we've laughed until our sides hurt. Your charm is incredible and all of your talents are unending. Thank you for fabulous dives and fantastic entertainment." Bill & Jennifer Brady

"Thank you so much for a wonderful week in the BVI. You two made our week with our friends exceptional. We appreciated the wonderful cuisine, sailing instruction, island history (including locations of pubs), but most importantly we appreciated how hard you worked to make this week comfortable and relaxing. you made us feel at home and part of your family. Thanks again!" Patrick & Julia Bragill

"Alan and JoAnne, thank you for making this vacation unforgettable! The sailing and scuba diving was fantastic, not to mention all the wonderful meals and exotic drinks! I look forward to doing it again with you all one day!"
Scott Walter