viking dream testimonials
GUEST TESTIMONIALS 2009
March 2, 2009
- Sally & Mark
As you both know this was to be our “test voyage”. Our goal was to evaluate a catamaran lifestyle. I have come to realise as the week has progressed, that having selected you two as our crew has severely biased our judgement. If owning a boat that is crewed as perfectly as this one has been, is to be evaluated in a fair light, then we should just write the check. If all crews are as professional, knowledgeable and gracious as you, then how could anyone not long for this lifestyle!
Mark your constant desire to impart information was perfect for our appetite for sailing, and Sally your phenomenal skills in the galley were only exceeded by your warm and caring heart. Thanks ever so much for your constant caring for our needs. But most importantly thanks for becoming our friends. We hope to carry this new relationship with us for the rest of our lives.
Happy sailing! And may we see you again soon in a similar situation.
Stephen & Carol Prince, Brentwood, TN
April 1, 2009
Mark & Sally
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful vacation. You made us feel welcome and relaxed, more so than we have been for years. Sally, your wonderful meals and hospitality are first class. Mark, thank you helping us learn about windsurfing. Next time we will try to be in better shape!! We will miss you and hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for a super excursion. It was absolutely perfect…….Fantastic. This was the best yet. Great food, delicious drinks and a glimpse of the happily ever after! You make a great Mom and Dad. We felt very taken care of during our stay. Thank you for working so hard. We hope to return.
Sincerely and with love. Rick & Tammy Blubaugh
April 10-18th, 2009
I just want you to know that this was the best vacation ever! I know my mom liked being here for her birthday! I will have a lot to share when I go back to school. I loved spending Easter with you guys it was really fun! And you guys definitely know how to have fun! I think Sally is the best cook ever! She could qualify for “Iron Chef America!” And Mark, thank you for teaching me how to kneeboard and do a 360! I enjoyed it very much.
God bless. Hanna Nordale. PS. Thanks for showing me how to drive the dinghy!
April 2009
Dear Mark & Sally
Kent and I would like to thank you for the lovely vacation. It was a truly amazing week, from the snorkelling, land exploring, the island hopping and the wonderful food. We have already started making plans to return. I have not seen Kent that relaxed in about 10 years! Thanks again for the super lovely experience.
Kent & Cindy Griffith
April 18-25th 2009
We set sail on a six day voyage
With a crew we barely knew
But it didn’t take long to fall in love
With the islands, Mark, and Sally too.
Each day was filled with much to do
From the Willy ‘T’ to Michael Bean
And lots of snorkelling in between.
Captain Cocktail disappointed not
And Sally’s meals always hit the spot.
All expectations were exceeded daily
From the Crab Cakes & Rock shrimp
To Kim’s nightly Baileys.
Professional windsurfers we are not
But Marks patience allowed us to give it our best shot.
Nights on the yacht or the Soggy Dollar bar
Made us consistently say ”Arrrrrr”.
The day has come to say goodbye
We have a tear in our eye
But don’t you fret, we’ll be back
For another ‘Viking Dream’ attack!
Love the St.Johns golf crew, Matt & Kim McCormick, Steve and Karen Carter, Chris and Cindy Cigrand, St.Augustine, FL
April 27th – May 6th 2009
Sally & Mark
Thank you for sharing your home with us and giving us the opportunity to “Live the Dream!!” Sally, the cooking, where do we start?! We tried to pinpoint our “favourite” dish, but couldn’t because they were all incredible!! Mark, your snorkelling spots and guided expeditions, led us to experience the underwater world like we had never seen it before – Vibrant corals, LARGE barracudas, turtles, stingrays, angel fishes, parrotfish……..our first sightings of trumpet fish, squid, Christmas tree worms, bristle worms, sea cucumbers and octopus (night snorkel!!)
Thanks for your hospitality, second to none!! The sailing, the food, the cocktails, the laughs…..we couldn’t think of abetter way to enjoy the BVI’s.
Your love and passion for the sea, sailing and each other, is truly an inspiration. You are superb hosts, and have made this vacation special, and one we’ll remember forever. See you in the Grenadines.
Jan & Stan Wiens
Dear Mark & Sally – Our new friends,
Thank you for a fabulous dream vacation – a Viking Dream vacation that is!! Your professionalism along with great sailing, superb food and beverages, and awesome hosting is greatly appreciated! We look forward to sharing another sailing adventure with you next year.
Mark & Debbie Stringer
May 16th – 23rd 2009
Dear Mark and Sally
Thank you for your gracious hospitality. You re-defined vacation and pleasure. The week we spent with you will always be remembered as one of the best vacations we have ever taken. We appreciate very much your patience, the tremendous effort put in looking after everything, big or small, to ensure making our days perfect. Our admiration of Sally “and the sous chef!” is phenomenal . On behalf of Atef, Emad, Magued, Nabil, Raed and Rafik a very big thank you!
The Toronto Egyptians!
May 24-30 2009
Mark & Sally – Exceeded already high expectations. Thank you for another outstanding sailing vacation with you. Viking Dream is beautiful. I’m already looking forward to next year. J Alan Howard
Mark & Sally – Thank you for inviting me into your home. I can’t wait to visit again. The food was unparalleled, as well as your company. I adore you both. Thank you. Matthew
Mark & Sally – I have enjoyed the past week more than I can say. Your home is a delight. She is a beautiful boat, well worth and deserving of a superb crew! I am looking forward to next year. Only 365 days away.
Again, thank you for your warmth, hospitality and fun! Matthew Thompson, Boston MA
Mark & Sally – Reflecting back on the week. I can’t think of anything I would rather have done. Awaking each morning to a cheerful greeting from Sally set the perfect tone for the day. The food was amazing and the conversations were fun. Mark’ the night snorkelling was a highlight! This was the perfect send off to my new job. – Thank you! Please keep in touch. Fondly. Pete Kingman, Chicago.
Mark & Sally – Many thanks for a second “brilliant” (i.e. perfect, awesome!) charter. Thanks especially, Mark for all the festivities at Brewers Bay – The night snorkelling, the doughnut riding were trip highlights. As always, Sally, every morsel was delicious. How you manage to create those culinary masterpieces in that tiny galley remains a mystery. We will of course remember Foxy’s night for a while. (I’m just getting over it!) You all are a remarkable team, and have truly found your calling. I look forward to the next trip! Best. Thom Lambert, Chicago.
7-12 June 2009
Mark & Sally
We cannot express in words our beautiful experience with you in the BVI. You have a true gift at what you do – entertaining, teaching, having fun, and putting up with all our questions! You and Sally are wonderful people with a special relationship. Anyone who spends time with you can’t help but become a better person. Our best wishes for a long, healthy, happy and fun filled life.
Gene Brierre
Reis Family vacation July ‘09
Mark & Sally are our favourite 2 Vikings in the whole world. Thank you for the most fabulous trip of a lifetime. You made everything greeeat! Thanks for showing us the many sights, and allowing me to wake up the boat every morning with the wake up songs!! We love you.
Brian Reis.
P.S. Please come and see us in Austin TX, and we’ll wait on you!
July 11-18 2009
Mark & Sally
You have blown our expectations out of the Caribbean! You went above and beyond in making our vacation special in every way.
The meals, the cocktails, the appetizers were all incredible, and I would venture to say that we all added a little extra pounds, because everything was too good to pass on. Thank you also for the snorkel tours, and even the night snorkel. I was fearful , but still so thankful to have that opportunity to see what we saw.
You made our whole week a “first class” vacation. You showed us places we have never seen and you helped us relax in a way that some of us have not been able to in years and years! I saw my husband get the “giggles” for the first time in years too. Thank you for that! Your knowledge skills and spirit are something that we’ll keep with us until the next time we get to sail with you, and we will be back! Happy and Safe sailing.
Gary & Cris Pitcock, Andy & Rhonda Mc Kanna, Oklahoma City, OK
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