Recent entries from the Guest Register, Cards and eMails

"Sleek as ALLONS-Y is, it is not the boat; not the gorgeous waters; or that adventure that comes in hand, but that comfortable and confident attitude that comes with the skills you impart. Damn, that was fun. You will certainly see me again for the Bareboat Chartering and Advanced Coastal Cruising"
- Marc Hess, Fredericksburg, Texas

"It was an excellent course and boat. Thank you!"
- F. Elgezovic, Vancouver, BC

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"Landlubber no more! Thanks VSC."
- George Reagh, Langley, BC

"Fantastic weekend of sun and sailing! Great mentor."
- Iris Lamma and Mike Rankin, Vancouver, BC

"I love Sailing! Thanks VSC."
- Scott Strochin, West Vancouver, BC

"This was (an) awesome Cruise and Learn. I enjoyed the knowledge and wisdom that you shared and the Gulf Islands are SOOOO beautiful."
- Shannon Hattan, Houston, Texas

"Thoroughly enjoyable adventure. learning opportunity, cultural experience and exciting. It was a great trip and I enjoyed every bit of it. I intend to do the ASA 104 next year."
- Darren Reed, Seattle

"It was great fun for all of us to have experienced sailing on ALLONS-Y. Although the sailing component was a great learning experience, we also learned a lot from our conversations with you. You provided a fascinating window into the world of sailing, business and life in general which greatly enhanced the experience for us. Thanks again for being a great host."
- Tom Li and Friends, Telus Network Operations, Burnaby, BC

"Thank you for your generous contribution of two Learn-to Sail courses that helped the 2009 YMCA Annual Campaign raise $2,890."
- Valerie Norman, YMCA of Greater Vancouver

"I received your package today at our hotel. The gift certificate for the wedding looks great and the sailing caps are an extra nice touch. I'm sure Tukiko and Linus are going to like it and be excited to 'cast-off' on their English Bay sail. Thanks again for all your effort getting it to me on time."
- Julie Harte, Toronto

".....what a great week we had on ALLON-Y in the Gulf Islands! Having raced against the 36.7's in the Chicago Mac races I've always admired the look and the speed of Farr's design. After our charter I now know how nice the boat performs with just the two of us. It was great having a boat that sails well in light winds or when it really perks up past 15 kts. Your interior comforts were well appreciated and typical of the larger cruising Beneteaus. Having chartered with the big guys many times VSC's flexibility and thorough Check-out was really appreciated and we perceived great value overall. See you next year!"
- Wendy and Al Melville, Terra Cotta, Ontario

(Editors Note: Al and the crew of "Smokum Too" have won the CYC Chicago to Mackinaw International Yacht Race 4 years in a row!)

"Desolation Sound was a dream come true for us. The whales, dolphins and black bears were just icing on the cake. Thank you for teaching us both how to sail, cruise and enjoy BC, We are looking forward to sailing with you again in Antigua next year."
- Tom and Wendy Kennedy, Calgary, Alberta
- Linda Ferry, Fort St. John, Alberta

"Super charter boat and such friendly helpful people!"
- Dr. Russell Caldwell, Seattle

"We appreciated the wonderful day we had with you on Allons-y. Our friends all enjoyed being included. You are obviously a talented and entertaining skipper- and thank you for retrieving Graham's hat. Bon Voyage!"
- Sharon and Graham Leask, South Surrey, BC

"Extremely patient and understanding. Thank you for a wonderful educational experience."
- Shabab Ali, Toronto

"Thank you so much for the excellent sailing instruction during the 103 class last week. Not only did we learn alot, but we had a great time in the process. Sailing amongst the Gulf Islands was truly memorable. We are looking forward to continuing our sailing education and hope to return to the Vancouver area to sail again in the near future. Happy Sailing. PS We're enjoying our time in Tofino- the Roy Henry Vickers Gallery was amazing."
- Pam and Bret Saathoff, Eagan, Minnesota

"Carl, just wanted to say thanks for the great time we had on the sunset sail into English Bay. We loved it."
- David and Donna Knee, Winnipeg, Manitoba