Rick and Cheryl Miller (July 2007)

Cheryl and Rick Miller

Gail, we received your inquiry as to our week on the Sayang and thought that it would be easiest to answer via email.

1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating? Paul and Ratna could not have been friendlier or more accommodating to us! There was nothing that we needed or asked for that was not immediately handled. Rick was extremely interested in the actual "working" of the boat and Paul patiently answered all his questions and showed him how the Sayang operated.
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean? The yacht was very comfortable and extremely clean. We were amazed at how Paul and Ratna were able to keep it so clean - even the dingy was spotless!
3. Was the yacht well ventilated? Yes.
4. Was the food good and well presented? Absolutely! I was amazed at what Ratna was able to accomplish working out of the galley. It was apparent to me that she was well organized and very efficient and, of course, an excellent cook. The meals were beautifully presented and very tasty. When discussing our trip with friends, Rick speaks as much about the presentation and quality of the food as he does the incredible scenery!
5. Did you like the area you sailed? We may have been somewhat unusual in that we arrived without any preconceived ideas or plans on where to go or what to do. As a result, we relied on Paul and Ratna and their knowledge of the area to guide us. They did not let us down. We sailed, saw incredible beaches, interesting small towns, amazing natural formations (the Baths) and great snorkeling. Paul was also very good about mooring in the evenings at locations were we were protected from wind and waves.
6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing have helped you further in anyway? No, you were very helpful throughout the process. From the initial web information on the various boats, discussing the boats and crew and finalizing the trip information.
7. May we post your review on our website? Absolutely! Also, if you have future potential guests that would like to talk to us via email or phone, we would be happy to do that as well.
8. Additional comments on your charter. Again, as we had no preconceived ideas of what the week would be like, we were thrilled with every aspect of our trip. We travel quite a bit and generally return from vacations tired - needing a vacation to recuperate from our vacation! However, this was the most relaxing trip that we have ever taken. We lost track of time, days of the week and world events. We were treated royally and yet felt completely comfortable with Paul and Ratna. I am not a "sailor" and boarded the Sayang a little tentative about the sailing portion. After watching Paul handle his boat, his concentration and attention, I relaxed and never felt uncomfortable with the sailing. Paul and Ratna were synchronized in their working of the boat, whether setting the sails, mooring or preparing a meal. They also took us to interesting islands and each seemed to have its own special charm. We loved our trip, have great memories of the week and fond affection for the Crossby´s. If we decide to charter a boat again, we would definitely book with the Sayang.

Cheryl and Rick Miller, USA