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Couldn't have scripted a better week. Plenty of experiences all very special. Rob, Annette and Andre all deserve a gold medal each.
Gary Pope, 27th August 07
I may have been the laziest guest, but actually I was admiring your superior yachting skills, thanks again!
Alex Pope, 27th August 07
Not everyone would have put up with my constant squealing requests for sails, waterskiing and green tea etc. but you were really nice. Thank you so much - I got on one ski! I think I speak for me and Cat when I say another big thank you.
Rosie Pope, 27th August 07
Arrived as visitors - left as new friends. Fantastic. Thank you all
Nick May, 27th August 07
It was a week of two halves - FANTASIC and SUPERB! A team of gorgeous people looking after us. Great food, excellent sailing and the calnm weather after the storm. Rob, Annette, Andre thank you SO much.
The Pope Family, 26th August 07
Many, many thanks to Rob, Annette and Andre for making us feel so welcome - we have been totally spoiled with gracious hospitality and glorious food! We feel very privileged to have spent time on such a beautiful yacht with fabulous weather!! The best this year!!! A trip we will always remember. Thank you
Louise May, 26th August 07
What an extaordinary week it has been. Fine companions, excellent skipper and cook, and a spledid boat consuming red diesel. Learned a lot about tweakers and kickers. It is a recipe for success for ULOT in the Sydney to Hobart!
Ron, 5th August 07
After a tremendous passage down from Stavanger to Cowes, 650nm in 79 hours and 50 minutes. Old Haly enjoyed powering through force 6 plus (30+ knots) and rough seas, but the sun came out as we went past the white cliffs and stayed for 3 days to the start of Cowes week. A great week, great crew, great food.
Sayer Kyle, 5th August 07
I loved having the opportunity to share in this unique adventure with special friends and a wonderful host. Great compliments to Annette, Rob and Andre for their professional and personal touch - it was very much respected and appreciated.
Glenda Lewis, 4th August 07
Halcyon Days. Halcyon Nights.
Halcyon friends to endure
The Halcyon bond we share
From Stavanger to Cowes we stormed
Then the 'U lot Team' was formed!
Greg Lewin, 4th August 07
Wow - the last week has been brilliant, The boat is extraordinary and the crew are incredible. Rob is quietly confident and you know you are in good hands. Annette keeps everything (and everyone) together) and Andres food is just gorgeous. Thank you to everyone.
Rhodri Armour, 27th July 07
An excellent week on a beautiful boat with a lovely crew. Andre's breakfasts are not to be missed - he does a superb slice of toast! Good weather meant lots of water sports, but still very cold water. Thanks very much to all the crew, and a special thanks to Andrew the owner. Its great to see a boat with such a history in sail, but a real privilage to be involved.
Ian Oatridge, 26th July 07
What a superb week and what a great crew. I have learnt four valuable lessons
1) Always compliment the cook (sorry, Chef!) at key times
2) Trust Annette when she says gently roll forward whilst water skiing no matter how strange it seems.
3) Do not go out on the slider without heavy protection when Rob is driving
4) Never, never trust Andrew when he says the water is lovely and warm.
I couldn't have asked for a better holiday, thanks to all.
Heather Oatridge, 26th July 07
Echo the previous comments. Fantastic food, stunning scenery, great watersportsand a special vessel. Thanks to Robert Annette and Andre for co-ercing me into the water, it really isnt as cold as it looks! Have had a great week with just the right amount of everything. Thank you!
Graham Oatridge, 26th July 07
Absolutely tremendous week. Wonderful sailing, scenery and sports. Thank you to Rob and Annette for being a fantastic crew and to Andre for gorgeous crew. Looking forward to coming again soon!
Andrew & Mari-Anne Rowlands, 24th July 07
This has been an amazing week for us, and we are going to remember it for the rest of our lives. The food was excellent and the crew was terrific. Hope to see you again next year. Thank you!
Aadlard and Vabo Family, 20th July 07
What a privilage to be aboard. Rain, rain and more rain did not dampen our enthusiasm. And a big thank you to Robert, Annet and Andrea kind and gracious crew.
Thank you for creative moorings in remote fjords - waterfalls and good food will remain in our memories through long winter days - a beautiful boat!
Leander McCormick-Goodhart & Family, 13th July 07
Words are not enough. Excellent company, superb food, fine sailing. A wonderful experience. Thank you. We have been treated like Royalty!
Armour & Oatridge Families, 6th July 07
I saw Halcyon many years ago in Milford docks and wanted to sail on her. Many thanks for making a dream come true. Wonderful!
Neville, 20th June 07
A fantastic experience. A wonderful boat; a super crew and a memorable voyage. Thanks for a fantastic time.
Ray Dafter, 19th June 07
A FINE adventure. Tough start to the North Sea crossing, but a truely marvellous arrival in Stavanger. The boat relished the trip. A great experience with a great team.
Sayers Kyle, 19th June 07
Lovely boat, fire, crew, great company, glorious scenery, tasty food - what more could one want. Many thanks!
Andy King & Jean White, 16th June 07
What did I think this trip would be like? An adventure? Well it has been that and much more - every minute something is happening, beautiful scenes, Lochs, watching the crew getting on with their roles. Wonderful exciting trip - and the whole crew were fantastic including delicious inspiring food. Thank you very much!
Janet & Andrea Henson, 15th June 07
Our sincere thanks and highest appreciation for Skipper Rob, his lovely first mate Annette and the unsurpassable master of the galley - Andre. New friends one and all. We'll be back whenever Halcyon is in the Scottish Isles!
John & Caroline Snyder, 8th June 07
Thank you for all your attention and fun. I have really enjoyed meeting you and getting to know Halcyon. Really hope next years itinerary includes more of Scotland
Gordon Drysdale, 8th June 07
Thank you Halcyon for the journey. Fair winds, and a privilage to be aboard such a 78 year old.
Marc Drake, 2nd June 07
Such a privilage to be aboard with such brilliant people. Thanks Rob, Annette and of course chef Andre for a relaxing break - I am so glad I came.
Catherine Ny, 17th April 07
Thanks for sduch a fantastic trip. The sailing was exhilarating, the scenery breathtaking and the hospitality five star. Ill be back without question.
Peter Rear - Lusso Luxury Magasine, 16th April 07
What a wonderful boat! Thenk you for looking after us so well. Pass on the congratulations to the owner for a magnificent re-birth!!
Jenni & Alan Hinds, 15th April 07
A delightful sail well up to expectations. Thanks to Robert and Co for looking after us so well and safely - have a good Summer
Valerie & Douglas Burcham, 15th April 07
Super ship. Nice trip. Good crew.
Mike Bradley, 15th April 07
Fantastic experience! A pleasure for the soul and palet! Many thanks to Annette, Robert and Andre for making it so memorable.
Marek & Luke Zakrzewski, 12th April 07
Thank you for a wonderful experience in the lap of luxury
Natalie Chiang, 10th April 07
Thank you for a fab time! As a first timer to sailing it was probably the best introduction you could possible have.
Kavitha Ravikumar, 10th April 07
What a wonderful way to spend the Easter weekend, fabulous weather, great company and a fantastic old yacht
Andrew Mottram, 10th April 07
Thank you for a great weekend - the yacht is beautiful
Matthew Ramsey & Charlotte Granville-West, 10th April 07
Magnificent boat, wonderful crew - all the best for the coming year, the dream has arrived!
David Reed, 6th January 07
I like the boat!
Sam Harper, 30th December 06
She is stunning and a credit to her skipper, crew and owner
Bill & Andrea Gardner, 30th December 06
Enjoy!