“Happy 50th Birthday to Wendy!
Mary and Peter, Howie and the Birthday girl arrive onboard the Pacific Wave!
Lynn and Mark so friendly and welcoming! Pacific Wave Grog, naps, and wonderful food! Such a nice time, such special friends!
How lucky we are to have such friends! Here’s to many more birthdays!
My memories:
Grog, Spotted Eagle Rays, Turtles, Snorkels, Great Food, Best Friends, Wonderful crew
Beautiful yacht– Pacific Wave!
Thank you”
Mary & Peter
“Lynn & Mark
Wow! – that was the shortest week ever! It was just a week ago when l boarded your beautiful yacht to celebrate my big 50th – shhh!!! Birthday. The days have gone quickly as each day was filled with delightful fun memories. Loved all the stories of places we visited, loved the amazing yummy meals – eggplant stacks, tamarind chicken, the bacon, Howie’s English breakfast, most especially the Grog – forever to be known as a ‘Pacific Wave’ at my house!
The turtles, the rays, my huge sand dollar were all fantastic, but the best part of the trip for me was spending time with dear old friends and meeting two special new ones. Good luck with all your ventures and travels and l hope to be with you again soon!
All the best and many, many thanks xxxxxx”
“PS Thanks for your help with boats and touring the English countryside. Oops! Forgot to thank you for the very special birthday card in my stateroom upon arrival and the chocolates”
Wendy
“Lynn & Mark,
After ringing the bell for having you place the most dinner reservations at the most restaurants for the same date in the most different countries, our cruise in the BVI with some of our intended guests was ‘crack on’! Thank you.
From Sopers to Norman, to Peter, to Marina Cay via Guana, Mosquito and Biras Creek, to Anegada for Lobsters and Grog and return, to Marina Cay via Leverick Bay and Great Dog, you spoiled us with fine cruising, good food, and a hell of a lot of fun!
We will join you again, and please sail with us aboard the next SY True.
Should you find yourselves in New England (Boston/Newport) or New York. Please look us up.
Kind regards”
Howie – CCA, NYYC, MYC, RKYC
Howie & Wendy – Ipswich MA USA
Peter & Mary – Cape Cod USA
29 April - 6 May 2011 BVI 2 Couples
“Lynn, Mark & Pacific Wave!! Hmmmm ……. after reading all the wonderful accolades from previous guests, all we can say is “ditto”. But, there have been no words written yet to truly convey how we all have been touched by this experience at sea, and the privilege of sharing time with you both onboard Pacific Wave. We always felt much more than your guests, we felt like your family.
Seeing new places and adventures is only remembered by the people you share them with and how they made them special. When we received the sudden news of my mothers failing health and hospitalization; the genuine concern and empathy from you helped all of us cope with, and process the reality of what awaits us back in Toronto.
On a much lighter note, wow, what a great thrill it was to meet Kate and for us to complete our Scuba Diving certification! I only hope that Lynn, you and l will have the opportunity to dive together one day very soon. There is so much more l want to say, but writing a novel was not in the itinerary!
So, when you visit us at the cottage in Muskoha, or our home in Toronto, we can all pick up our friendship then. The purpose of life is to experience joy. How or with whom is very individual. But, just know that for 9 days in March, you both brought much joy in ours.”
19 - 28 March 2011 US & BVI, Family Party of 2 adults + 3 teenagers, Toronto, Canada
“As we are anchored alone in White Bay on this beautiful evening, we can’t help but have wonderful memories of our week on your sailboat. Your knowledge of the BVI’s made each sail and anchorage special – most had fantastic snorkeling, and the seclusion that helped us to relax and have fun.” – Brian & Mona
“Thank you for sharing Pacific Wave with us for a spectacular, but relaxing week of sailing, snorkelling, gourmet cuisine, ‘Dark ‘n’ Stormies’, secluded harbours, and the Best of the BVI - a great privilege for us to be guests onboard. Please do call or email if you will be in New York or Connecticut.” – Chet & Suzanne
5 - 12 March 2011 BVI, Party of 2 Couples, Connecticut USA
"... Pacific Wave’ was an oasis of welcome. An excellent first night dinner of Mahi Mahi followed next morning by a good sail to Norman Island and snorkelling in the caves - such a wonderful anchorage, the full moon rising was spectacular. The dolphins off Great Harbour were a true highlight – swimming with a pod of 17! A heavy squall on the way to North Sound gave us a sense of adventure before reconnecting with landside at Bitter End then Mosquito Island snorkelling before a good run back to Marina Cay. What an incredible trip. The BEST of ALL our charters!” - Martyn
“When you have adult children leading busy lives in New York you have to offer a pretty spectacular vacation to pull them away – and we did! Pacific Wave with Lynn & Mark exceeded everybody’s expectation in every way! Thank you so very much – we certainly hope to be back!” - Grete
“We’ve swum, we’ve sailed, we’ve learned about the Rhone, we’ve been up close and personal with dolphins, we’ve had the most amazing meals …. not to mention a rum punch or two, we’ve enjoyed a private beach and a glass or two of vino on board Pacific Wave – in short – an absolutely fantastic week’s holiday. We’ll be back! Thank you!” - Magnus
“An amazing trip exceeding my high expectations. Wonderful sailing on a magnificent boat around the many sights the BVI has to offer. Doubtless the best swimming pool in the World, enjoyed with knowledgeable hosts. Fantastic sailing and the secret to the perfect Pavlova too! Many thanks” - Kerry
“This was an incredible trip! Pacific Wave and the BVI’s teamed up to provide fun, sun, and close encounters with magnificent fish and dolphins. Lynn and Mark made this trip as relaxing as possible and have forever ensured this as one of our best vacations. We will send pictures for the book!” - Anna
17 - 22 February 2011 BVI, Party of 5 Adults, Philadelphia & New York USA
“We had warned the children that living on a boat felt like living in a small place – you have both made the beautiful “Pacific Wave” feel like a very large place indeed such has been the most welcoming and relaxed way you have both looked after us from the very start. We were just sitting here, drinking our Rum and Cokes (Sarah and Guy!) and getting very nostalgic about our last night on Pacific Wave – we were discussing if a sailing holiday was something to be repeated - emphatic ‘yes’ all around. You both work consistently hard to look after your guests, relentlessly asking if we have all that we need – the food did indeed present itself in an unrelenting gastronomic delight Mark – thanks, amazing what is produced from the galley! As for “Pacific Wave” – well we chose her on her looks and we have not been disappointed, she sets the bar high. On top of all this, what a nature trail …. Endless fish of course, but additionally swimming with pelicans, helping baby leather back turtles, finding struggling tarantula’s, catching tuna for supper and so on and so on… Thanks masses from Guy and Sarah...”
“Thank you very much for a fantastic 7 days! I loved the snorkelling and thought the wakeboarding was great fun. It was wonderful to learn about winching and catching the tuna was an added bonus! Many thanks” – Oscar, aged 14
“Thank you both so much for this week. It has been fantastic and I have particularly enjoyed the snorkelling, waterskiing, drinking Ting and sunbathing, but to be honest l have loved it all! I will miss everything here when l go back to England, but l would like to come back here again to ‘Pacific Wave’ very soon! Thanks masses again for the great food as well. X” - Phoebe, aged 12
“Thank you both for an excellent week on the ‘Pacific Wave’. It was a highlight of the whole year. Many of the activities l enjoyed are; snorkelling (once l finally got into the water!), looking for shells on some beaches, and many others. The food was delicious all through the week, and it was very relaxing sunbathing. Thank you again for a great week xxx .” - Immy, aged 10
28 December - 4 January 2011 BV, Party of 2 Adults & 3 Children from the UK
"That was great fun, and amazingly organized, not always the easiest thing to achieve when confronted with two quite small, opinionated children. Lynn ran PACIFIC WAVE with absolute, but understated authority, very reassuring. Mark worked the boat, cooked brilliantly for all demands, and had Rory clinging to him like an adoring limpet. PACIFIC WAVE was great. We have sailed quite a lot of boats and she handled beautifully and had a lovely 'feel' to the helm. Very splendid! Finally the BVI lived up to their billing with great weather, good (and very friendly) winds and spectacular anchorages. A great experience, and long may PACIFIC WAVE prosper." - Mary & Patrick
"Thank you again for a great week, and for being so accommodating of the whims and behavior of James and Rory. If you ever want to cruise Suffolk on a 26 foot yacht, you are welcome to borrow ours. Mark you could show Lynn all those riverside pubs." - Antony
"What a fantastic holiday, & beautiful boat! Thank you for looking after us all so well & putting up with all of our different -- & often conflicting requests. The boys will have quite a shock when they get home to our small boat; Rory will just have to use his imagination to dream up what he will build us! Thank you." - Jo
"Wonderful holiday for three generations. Lovely sailing, fantastic meals and a splendid Christmas! Thank you both so much." - Mary
"Thank you! We had lots of fun. Love, James & Rory"
21 - 28 December 2010 US & BVI, Charter Party of 4 adults & 2 children
“In all ways, a perfect voyage – boat, crew, routes, harbours, food, company, the islands, weather, more food – you have given us a spectacular gift, and we have been happy in your care. Back next year!” - Michael, New York USA
“This week has fulfilled – and exceeded – our dreams of a perfect holiday in the Caribbean. The most wonderful, relaxed, pampered and altogether far-too-short few days! Mark, you astounded us with your creative culinary skills and Lynn, your organization and sailing. Thanks, both of you.” - Suzanne, Helen & John, Melbourne Australia
27th November – 4th December 2010, USVI & BVI, Party of 4 Adults
“An absolutely perfect vacation! You are a wonderful couple and gave us the best vacation! Best ever!” - Patricia
“We appreciated so much to be sailing on a ‘real’ sailboat with such a serious, and pleasant crew, that took such good care of the boat, as well as of the customers. The sailing was great. The food was great (thank you Mark in particular). Lynn, you were a fabulous skipper this week. And thank you for letting us participate in the sailing and the handling of the boat, in particular our teenagers Carl & Jenny, they appreciated that a lot. We hope to be back soon!” - Sigbjorn
“Thanks for giving me the best time of my life! Sailing with you on your yacht was like visiting paradise! It was really inspiring as well! Now I’m already planning to crew on a boat next year! I hope we will see each other soon! Hopefully we can stay with you in the BVI next year! Best wishes and thanks” - Carl
31st October – 7th November 2010 Grenadines, Party of 2 Adults & 2 Teenagers from Stockholm Sweden
“We had a lovely time, we though it was the best holiday ever!” - Ally & Loulou, Age 7 & 6 years (Loulou celebrated her 6th birthday onboard Pacific Wave!)
“We had the best time ever! It was our dream holiday and it lived up to every expectation we had. Thank you Lynn & Mark for such a lovely time. Please come for dinner at Wisley Chase when you are passing through next time. All our love xxx” - Icola, Matteo, Ally & Loulou
23 – 30 October 2010 Grenadines, Family Party of 2 adults & 2 young Children from England
Lynn & Mark, Thank you both so much for a trip of a lifetime! We didn’t say because Hill doesn’t like all the attention, but it was Hill’s 40th birthday cruise and it could not have been more special – thanks to both of you. A perfect first cruise of many to come!" - Maggie
"Pacific Wave is truly a Queen of the Sea. Your attention to detail made for the most enjoyable trip. Mark you turned non-eaters into feasters. Now it’s double time in the gym. A+1 for professionalism.” - Hill
24 – 31 July 2010, Grenadines, Party of 2 adults, Florida, USA
"Thank you both for a really enjoyable sailing experience. This was Phyllis’ first sailing trip and she could not have had a better crew – you have made a convert of her (my thanks for this!). Pacific Wave is a very special boat (I’m very jealous) and you both made us feel very relaxed at all times (a great achievement given the market turmoil!!). Your knowledge of the area was a great benefit and snorkeling (the first time for Phyllis) in the Tobago Cays was marvelous. And talking about enjoyment, Mark’s meals were fantastic - we feel very spoiled. Thanks for everything – you are truly great hosts. Please do come visit us next time you are in the UK – we would love to see you both there. Warm regards, Peter & Phyllis"
May 2010 Grenadines, Party of 2 Adults, London UK
“On behalf of the grown-ups… thank you for EVERYTHING! We felt special and spoiled the entire week. The anchorages were perfect – many were new to us in spite of several other bareboat charters in the BVI. The boat is special and gorgeous. And the food was beyond our wildest dreams. For all of us (kids too), some highlights are: Avery’s first water ski, Wreck of the Rhone by snorkel!, Seeing one (or more) sea turtles each day, The sail from White Bay to Sopers Hole, Our ‘private beach’ on Mosquito Island, Keeping us away from the ‘bad fish’, Our night out together at Biras Creek & Saba Rock, Beatrix sleeping under the stars!, Isabel’s love of kayaking and starchy food … swimming around the boat, Getting to know you both a little and swapping tales. Thanks for the passage! We hope that you’ll come North. It would be our pleasure to host you and show you around land or sea – in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Fondly, Meg, Jonathan, Carter, Avery, Beatrix & Isabel "
April 2010 BVI, Party of 3 Adults & 3 Children (ages 15, 13 & 8 years) from Massachusetts, USA
“We leave you rested and full of memories to keep for a lifetime! From the moment we stepped aboard until our day of departure you made us feel so welcome and comfortable, attending to our every need. Thank you for allowing John to share the helm (he was in his glory), for filling us with your amazing meals, and showing us the beauty of both the US & British Virgin Islands. It was such a pleasure to get to know both of you, and we thank you for sharing Pacific Wave with all of us. If you ever bring Pacific Wave to Nantucket please let us know perhaps we can return a bit of your wonderful hospitality. Best wishes to you both. Fondly John, Donna, Lauren, Sara, Emily & Anne"
April 2010 USVI & BVI, Party of 2 Adults & 4 Children, New Jersey USA
“Thank you so much for making our inaugural sailing trip so very special! We had such a blast and will never forget our time together on Pacific Wave. You two were such gracious hosts. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Much love, Mark, Elisabeth, Caroline & Walker"
“This has been the best sailing trip I’ve ever been on, (it has been since it’s the first), but I’m sure it will be the best if l go on more. Thank you!” Caroline – age 11
March 2010 USVI & BVI, Party of 2 Adults & 2 Children, Boston, MA, USA
“Sailing on Pacific Wave has been a relaxing, fun time. I have to admit that l approached this adventure with a bit of trepidation – would l be able to enjoy the voyage while worrying about ‘mal de mer’. Knowing that l had lots of support eased my concerns. You all were terrific. Your knowledge of the boat and the area helped me relax. Wonderful food, comfortable accommodation, and most of all, great company created lovely, memorable times. Merci.” - Barbara
“Barbara & l thoroughly enjoyed this 7-day sail. You both were just wonderful – sailing skills, attention to your guests & lovely personalities. We so appreciate your professionalism, friendship, attention to every need, wonderful meals, and a fine ‘horses neck’ (Dark & Stormy). Thank you. We recommend you highly, had a wonderful time and are grateful for your great hosting & captaincy. Thank you.” - Jim (AKA Jimmy Bob)
“We have spent years bareboat chartering. What a pleasure it has been having you to plan our day sails with us, and providing such wonderful meals. It has been a spectacular voyage. OK many superlatives have come your way from our entire crew. They are well deserved. But let me add what might be a unique thought. Pacific Wave and its crew created an atmosphere where three couples, friends but not yet comrades, turned the corner and developed feelings for each other that are deeper, richer and more enduring. What a gift we received from each other. The sun, the ocean, & Pacific Wave were essential. The two of you provided the ingredients to work the magic, thank you both.” - Michael
“Aboard Pacific Wave, a beautiful and elegant yacht handled by Lynn & Mark, a beautiful and elegant couple! Nonpareil service, sensational food, wonderful comradery ... All in all a week to long remember. And, the added touch of captain to mate, and mate to captain referring to each other as ‘Darling’. You two are wonderful and deserve nothing but fair winds and smooth seas. Fondly, Tony & Carol
February 2010, Sint Maarten / St Barths / Anguilla, 3 Couples from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
“Dearest Lynn & Mark, We were lucky to be with you for our honeymoon charter. We searched long and hard for the right boat and crew for this most extraordinary moment in our lives. We placed our trust in you, and in Pacific Wave, and we were rewarded one-hundred fold! We are so grateful to have spent this blissful week with you upon your magnificent yacht. She is a unique and singular experience floating in the World. She was meant for you and Mark, and we are blessed to have sailed with you both. Lynn, you are our captain. Mark, you are a culinary inspiration. And now, you are our friends. We wish you and Pacific Wave the future you deserve, and send you our love and gratitude.” - Jennifer & Scott
January 2010 BVI, Honeymoon Party of 2 Adults, Boston, USA
“Thanks so much for welcoming the gang onto PACIFIC WAVE for such a wonderful cruise from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda and back. Highlights were many, too many to list, but here are some: Fabulous Captain(s) & Chef/Crew – a great team! Upwind trip from Cooper Island to Virgin Gorda; Run from Virgin Gorda to Peter Island; Great snorkeling & tubing; The Coffee Grinders; Calm, unique anchorages; The Sharp (Tarpon in disguise) in Francis Bay; The Barracuda at Christmas Cove; The Sting Rays at Norman Island; Eggs (Poached), Tamarind & Lime Chicken, Summer Fruit Compote, Garlic & Tomato Shrimp, Salads & Salad Dressing. Everything served was delicious, nutritious and fresh, and in exactly the right portions. Thank you so much for making this our BEST VACATION. If you’re ever inclined to visit ‘New England’, we’ll be offended if you don’t call us. We could even visit Newport RI and look at sail boats!” - Eliot, Katrinka, Anneke, Eliot Jr, John & Abigail
26th December 2009 – 2nd January 2010, USVI & BVI, Party of 2 Adults & 4 Children from Boston USA
“We had a splendid time. Circum-navigating Tortola, we snorkeled, swam, water-skied, ate (amazing food), and sailed! Gorgeous! Absolutely beautiful boat and the most wonderful, capable, friendly captain and mate! Thank you!!” - Marc & Julia, New York
“What was more fun? Wakeboarding around Le Chiffre’s mega yacht, the divine poached eggs and bacon or seeing the genoa unfurl on the passage from Sopers Hole to Norman Island? Getting the balance between looking after your guests and bothering them and letting them have a go at sailing and being in control is a fine art – which you do really well! The boat is of course beautiful! The excellent cooking solved the Caribbean food problem completely and left even the best restaurants (Biras Creek) in the shaded. Thank you for a first class week! We hope to sail with you again sometime.”
- Simon, London
Also had an excellent time! I loved wakeboarding, being under full sail and seeing the dolphins!” – Thomas, London
18 – 25 December 2009 USVI & BVI, Party of 2 adults + 2 children
“Eight fabulous days aboard Pacific Wave, thank you Lynn and Mark. Very unfortunate that some of our party were forced to depart early, but all the more reason to come back again soon. The meals were outstanding and the islands and snorkeling just gorgeous. Pacific Wave is unsurpassed!” - Ian
“In the face of unexpected events, Lynn & Mark accommodated our needs and gave us a ‘home’ to return to. The last few days of sailing have been outstanding. The boat is immaculate, and the food - a continually unfolding gastronomic delight! I shall miss all the company, the laughter, learning about shepherding. Come to Canada. We sail there too! Thank you” - Diana
November 2009 BVI, Party of 6 Adults from Canada
“Our second voyage on Pacific Wave, this time with the three kids. A magical trip again. You showed us beautiful scenery, stunning anchorages, wonderful times. And … the kids loved it! I have rarely seen them engaged to this extent. Thanks again for your hard work and companionship. We always feel safe with you guys.” - Guy, Isabelle, Mike, Steve & Lara
July 2009 BVI, Family of 2 Adults & 3 Children from Belgium & England
“Great trip, everything was wonderful, thank you! Good times, lots of laughs, enjoyed the ‘Forests’ (Pacific Wave special rum punches), all our meals, snorkeling, etc. Willie T’s quite the show ha ha! Happy Birthday me and Mark! (Christine celebrated her birthday onboard, the same day as Mark celebrated his). Enjoy!” - Bob & Christine
June 2009 St Martin / St Barths / Anguilla / BVI / USVI, One couple from New Jersey, USA
"One word only: MAGIC … We had a fantastic cruise thanks to your very professional skippering, your attention to detail and service. THANKS!" - Guy & Isabelle
April 2009 St Lucia & the Grenadines, one couple from London, England
"Lynn, Mark & Helene you all gave us a great and memorable week aboard Pacific Wave. She is a beautiful, seaworthy boat and sails magnificently, a rare combination. Our sail to Nevis, Monserrat, Guadeloupe & Iles des Saintes was tremendous fun. You all looked after us wonderfully and worked so hard in some fairly lumpy seas. Mark’s work both above and below decks amazed us. Out one minute working the boat, the next producing terrific meals. We have both sailed all our lives and therefore really appreciate the hard work you put into making our week with you special. Let us know if you bring Pacific Wave North we would love to see you there too. Thank you all for a really terrific week." - Hugh & Helene
February 2009 Antigua / Nevis / Monserrat / Guadeloupe / Les Saintes, one couple from New York, USA
"As a final touch to our two week holiday to Antigua Lynn & Mark took us all (6) on a fantastic adventure on their beautiful boat. We started off from Falmouth Harbour and set sail towards Green Island for a wonderful and delicious lunch followed by a nice swim and chilled rose wine on deck. Thursday morning we had our ‘Scandinavian’ morning swim and tea, breakfast of fruits and croissants, before yet again setting sail to Carlisle Bay where ‘hundreds’ of turtles welcomed us and we had a lovely lunch and more rose! We‘ve had a wonderful time with you both. Thank you so much for giving us this amazing final touch to our holiday. Lots of love xxxx” - Pernille, Gina, Tonja, Jan P, Oystim, Axel
January 2009 Green Island, Antigua, Party of 3 Couples from Oslo, Norway
"A fabulous day out for the whole family. Lynn and Mark made us very welcome and it felt as though the boat was our own! A delicious lunch whipped up by Mark went down very easily along with a superb glass of white wine. Thank you both very much." - John, Christine, Helen, Nicholas, Elisabeth, Jennifer, Thizackerley & Somja
January 2009 Antigua, family party from London, England
"Fantastic day to Green Island, Antigua. Absolute highlight for whole family from age 7 to 70! Lynn & Mark made our charter a totally relaxing, special experience." - Alison, Mark, Giles, Eliza, Seb, Laura & Packer
December 2008 Antigua, family from England & Connecticut, USA
