Guestbook
If you have a memory or experience of Halcyon, please tell us about it. and we would be delighted to publish it under our "Halcyon Memories" section.
It was a week of two halves - FANTASIC and SUPERB! A team of gorgeous people looking after us. Great food, excellent sailing and the calm weather after the storm. Rob, Annette, Andre thank you SO much.
The Pope Family
Echo the previous comments. Fantastic food, stunning scenery, great watersports and 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
What a day - could not be bettered, a happy team event! Many thanks
Brian Ball
Many thanks to all for a great day. Special thanks to Andrew for keeping Halcyon alive. Kind regards and happy sailing
Pete Johnson
Memorable, nostalgic and full of fun. Many thanks Andrew for a great day
David Dearsley
Many thanks for a fantastic and memorable day. The memories of past days came flooding back. A big thanks also to the Chef!
Mark Elliott
Stunning day Andrew, and a big thank you to your team for looking after us so well. It was a day to remember
David Desborough
Thanks for a great days sailing
Peter Longden
A wonderful nostalgic day! Thank you for your hospitality
Ron
Thank you Andrew for a fantastic day full of memories as a Warsash cadet. Good sailing, good friend and good food!
Roger Hart
A brilliant day on a fantastic boat. Has given me many happier memories than when I was a cadet on board in 1966! Thank you
John Cugley
What a fantastic day! We sailed from Dartmouth to Cowes and enjoyed every nautical mile! The crew catered for every need in a professional and friendly manner. A sailing experience second to none. PS Thank you for curing my fear!
Ian and Linsay
The sublime elegance of Halcyon only matched by the cheerful professional crew, many thanks
Stephen Frith
Having arrived totally stressed - house building, hurricanes et al, every Halcyon day was a Sunday, totally relaxing, pampered chill! Amazing food and surfing to Dartmouth, topped off with the Red Arrows. Many many thanks its been wonderful to have had such a special time with my kids and to have met you all. Nevis awaits you anytime!
Jamie Cotterell
Thank you to all the crew for an amazing week and an even more amazing sail on the final day. Today reminded me why sailing is so very special. Thank you for supplying food, hospitality and friendship
Hannah Cotterell
A massive thank you for an epic voyage! Nothing can better the friendship, catering and expertise of the crew. It is totally unbelievable that Annette has never catered for a charter before; truly exceptional. Everything she cooked was magical! Many many thanks
Joe Gray
My first ever sailing experience and what a fantastic one. Thanks to everyone for a great week, with great fun, food and sailing. Rob, Annette, Katie and Olly - thanks!
Matt Hartup
This was great cruising down the Isles with fabulous geology, dining, companions and crew. Great to come back to Halcyon - many thanks Andrew! Glad to see you keep great crew!
Nick & Dek
Simply wonderful - splendid company, fine dining, superb hospitality, magnificent scenery. My thanks once again to Andrew and all the crew for an enjoyable and memorable week
Andy King
Our week on Halcyon was a truly memorable experience. The sailing, the scenery and the hospitality combined to make a superb holiday. Our thanks to Andrew and all the crew for making it happen
Martin & Chris Niels
What an amazing experience - sailing though the Scottish Islands, sun shining, sipping cool white wine, eating locally grown mussels, truly magical
Paul Whitehead
The Halcyon experience just gets better, my second time, and like returning to an old friend. Fabulous boat and crew. Great hospitality. Thank you to Andrew for making it possible!
Bruce Gibson
Too many delights to list delivered by Halcyon and with seemingly effortless hard work by Rob and his crew. If your heart isnt lifted by a trip on Halcyon, you are probably dead already
Geoff & Barbara Cooper
We have had a wonderful time - thanks to the superb crew. "Speed Bonnie Boat like a bird on the wing"
Malcolm & Ann Thoms & Friends
Thanks guys, your hospitality has been second to none. We've had a wonderful, relaxing trip, just what we needed, thanks again
Andrew Beckett & Charlotte Balfry
When John Ruskin (a fellow architect) wrote that 'A sailing boat is the most beautiful thing that 'man' as a gregarious animal has ever made', he expressed exactly the feeling I have had on board Halcyon. A boat however needs to be put in life by its crew and that is why you need the ever smiling confidence of Robert, the organised calm of Annette, the culinary expertise of Kerri and the sturdy adventurousness of Olli. SUPERB - WE WILL BE BACK!
Andrew & Olimpia
Even more beautiful than she was 40 years ago when I learnt to sail on her as a cadet at Warsash.
Trevor, you werent even allowed in the saloon then! She is even more beautiful than you described, cant wait to sail on her
Trevor & Maureen James
Superb day. What a crew! What a boat! Very much look forward to joining you again. Many, many thanks. A memorable experience
Buddy Griffin
What we thought would be a nice day out of the office on a pretty boat, turned out to be so much more! Halcyon is a stunner, the crew were outstanding and so professional, the host was charming and thoughtful and the entire experience was a blissful privilege - THANK YOU!
Rebecca, Darrell & Tom
Fabulous day, amazing sailing, excellent crew. Just an overall brilliant day, thanks!!
John McAllister
Food amazing. Crew all pro's. Sailing exhilarating, matching Andrews 10.2kts a triumph. Murphy's deadly, Jamesons worse...a magic trip all round!
David Green
'Never in the field of human dining has so much been made by so many for so few!' Solid gold all the way through. Many thanks.
Guy Venables
I would call the trip exciting, friendly, hospitable and educating. The crew and host were wonderful, I wish them all the best.
Mustafa Zabibo
Thank you for the amazing three days here in Crosshaven, Cork. First class in every way. Fabulous sail (9.5kts upwind) in 20kts wind and a sumptuous meal in Oyster Haven
Sue Pelling
A corporate awayday. The crew, the yacht, the sailing, the food all equals awesome. Thank you
The Vale Health Care - South Wales
She is stunning and a credit to her skipper, crew and owner
Bill & Andrea Gardner
I like the boat!
Sam Harper
Magnificent boat, wonderful crew - all the best for the coming year, the dream has arrived!
David Reed
Thank you for a great weekend - the yacht is beautiful
Matthew Ramsey & Charlotte Granville-West
What a wonderful way to spend the Easter weekend, fabulous weather, great company and a fantastic old yacht
Andrew Mottram
Thank you for a fab time! As a first timer to sailing it was probably the best introduction you could possible have.
Kavitha Ravikumar
Thank you for a wonderful experience in the lap of luxury
Natalie Chiang
Fantastic experience! A pleasure for the soul and palet! Many thanks to Annette, Robert and Andre for making it so memorable.
Marek & Luke Zakrzewski
Super ship. Nice trip. Good crew.
Mike Bradley
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
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
Thanks for such 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
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
Thank you Halcyon for the journey. Fair winds, and a privilage to be aboard such a 78 year old.
Marc Drake
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
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
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
Lovely boat, fire, crew, great company, glorious scenery, tasty food - what more could one want. Many thanks!
Andy King & Jean White
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
A fantastic experience. A wonderful boat; a super crew and a memorable voyage. Thanks for a fantastic time.
Ray Dafter
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
Words are not enough. Excellent company, superb food, fine sailing. A wonderful experience. Thank you. We have been treated like Royalty!
Armour & Oatridge Families
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arrived as visitors - left as new friends. Fantastic. Thank you all
Nick May
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
I may have been the laziest guest, but actually I was admiring your superior yachting skills, thanks again!
Alex Pope
Enjoy!
Richard, Emma, Jack and Daisy Bagget
Couldn't have scripted a better week. Plenty of experiences all very special. Rob, Annette and Andre all deserve a gold medal each.