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  Ashlana
Thank you for such an amazing experience aboard ASHLANA!  This was one of the most special vacations -- and adventures – that we have ever had, and it was all in part to your hospitality, warmth and hard work.  Everything was “first class.”  The ASHLANA is truly a remarkable ship and we are lucky to have had the opportunity to sail aboard her and also experience the leadership and sailing under Captain Hampson and his gorgeous first mate, chef and now fiancée (congratulations!) Christie.  We have so many memories to take back with us from sighting the sea turtles to toasted chocolate macaroons, to the most amazing snorkeling, to experiencing the true and total wonders of the BVIs!  We had am awesome time!  Thank you for the memories.

 Charter guests New Years 2008/09

It’s been wonderful to explore “down east” with you.  Thanks to you both.  We had some terrific sailing and simply delicious meals.  Ashlana is a reflection of your good taste and attention to detail.  Congratulations—she’s a beauty.

September 2008

Thanks so much for a wonderful week!  Each day was better than the next and we’re having a hard time saying goodbye to the Ashlana.  We loved each & every one of our meals—and XXX is going to have a hard time living up to this new standard.    We’re ready to sign up for our next adventure on Ashlana.

August 2008

Any pair that can make a tremendous success out of rain and fog and leave their guest dreaming of another cruise is very very special.  The food was delicious, the gracious hospitality outstanding & we feel that we have not only found a great boat for the future but wonderful new friends.  On this last beautiful sunny day we say thank you, thank you for a lovely cruise.

August 2008

Thank you very much for everything.  I enjoyed every minute, from eating blueberry pancakes in the morning to sailing around the beautiful landscapes.  I learned so much during this trip; how to tie a bowline, lots of sailing vocabulary and much more.  Thank you again for an absolutely wonderful, life-changing experience.

 August 2008

What a huge treat this week was—A gorgeous boat, beautiful weather, great sailing, spectacular scenery and delicious food—all accompanied by your constant and generous hospitality.  We couldn’t have asked for anything more.  Thank you.  I hope our paths will cross again soon.

July 2008

Northeast Harbor Maine
We have had a lovely “Maine” Cruise-

To Christy & tom our thanks for all your special care—the many, many delicious meals.

Tom a 1st class Captain—we had a wonderful time & wish you both great luck, fair winds & our best wishes.

July 2008

A superb week of over the top food starting with lobster, bean avocado salad, homemade muffins every morning and the delicious phyllo dough pizzas.  You both run a beautiful ship and are such good company as well.  Thank you so much.

"Tom & Christie, Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. The food was incredible, the sailing and accommodations were unbelievable and the company was second to none. Your generosity and your attention to detail made the trip unforgettable. We hope to join Ashlana & crew again in the near future. Thank you!”

"Tom and Christie, Thanks for stewarding the perfect vacation! We were continually stunned by the beauty of your boat and by your unrelenting generosity! Words cannot express our gratitude!”

"Tom and Christie, Thank you so much for a wonderful week! The boat, the meals and your fabulous company was great! Your tour of the BVI's was so much better that anything we could have imagined!” 

Two couples, February 2008.  British Virgin Islands

 

“The care you lavish on your boat and on the food came spilling over on to us.  Thank you for helping us usher in the New Year in such a graceful and exciting way.”

 “We are refreshed and ready to return to our world and hopefully, very soon, to return to yours.”

“We are very happy campers and could not have asked for more.”     Joshua

 “A fabulous time and so many firsts for me.  Thanks for the gourmet meals and  gracious company.  Highlights:  Yoga sun salutations on the bow, the Baths, snorkeling in the caves.  Mostly, feeling like your home was an oasis on the water.  Many thanks for letting me live the dream for a week.”     Lori

December 26 to January 2, 2008.  Tortola  – Tortola.