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These are comments from our some of our guests so far in 2008...

The Engedal Family from La Nueva, Spain
24th June 2008

The Engedal Family from La Nueva, Spain wrote:
"Perfect. Once in a lifetime."

Mark & Caroline Buckingham with twins Eloise & Harriet from Basingstoke, UK
18th June 2008

Mark & Caroline Buckingham with twins Eloise & Harriet from Basingstoke, UK, wrote:
"Wonderful trip - kids and adults loved it - maybe see you next year!"

Gemma Atkinson & Marcus Bent from Bury, UK
16th June 2008

Gemma Atkinson & Marcus Bent from Bury, UK, wrote:
'Absolutely loved it!! Very relaxing with great food + lovely company. See you next year!'

Jonathan & Robin Sprigler from Greenville, USA with Jeremy & Jaime Green from Louisville, USA
13th June 2008

Jonathan & Robin Sprigler from Greenville, USA with Jeremy & Jaime Green from Louisville, USA wrote:
' Wonderful time! Great food! Awesome company! FANTASTIC TIME!'

Sue Clachers with daughters Carly and Tyne from Greenford, UK and her Mum Elsie Stapleton with grand-daughter Demi-Jean, also family friend Lynn Seymour
11th June 2008

Returning guest Sue Clachers with daughters Carly and Tyne from Greenford, UK and her Mum Elsie Stapleton with grand-daughter Demi-Jean, also family friend Lynn Seymour who wrote this ditty..

Sail with Pippa
Sail with Brian
Swim with Turtle
Eat Sea Lion! (Joke)
Stop the boat
Lower the anchor
Everyone snorkels
Apart from the W.....
Buffet Buff
All the best stuff
Company swell
And beautiful Cocktail
Hosts are most
From Coast to Coast
To know where you are
Sail 'Miramar'!

Carly wrote 'Highlight of our holiday. A most wonderful experience.'

 

Shaun Gallagher, Gordon Young from London with Sue & John Ford from Hampshire, UK
10th June 2008

Shaun Gallagher, Gordon Young from London with Sue & John Ford from Hampshire, UK, wrote:
'Delicious. We will be seeing you again'. Their friends, Colin & Dianne Goldring from Northampton, UK, wrote 'Simply one word - Fantastic'

Pat Marlow with her son, Simon and daughter Jean from UK
9th June 2008

Pat Marlow with her son, Simon and daughter Jean from UK wrote:
'Heaven! Great sailing, great company & great food, loved it!!'

Bill & Nesta Blair from Doagh, N.Ireland, with Mike & Joan Kernaghan from Florida, USA
7th June 2008

Bill & Nesta Blair from Doagh, N.Ireland, with Mike & Joan Kernaghan from Florida, USA, wrote:
'A very enjoyable day spent with a great Captain & Crew. We will certainly recommend to others!!! Good Luck for the future.'

Paul & Annette Carey from Cheltenham, UK
5th June 2008

Paul & Annette Carey from Cheltenham, UK, wrote:
'Best day of holiday - overcame my fear of sailing and was not sick. Thank you.'

Maxine Kohn and Matt Judge from London
4th June 2008

Maxine Kohn and Matt Judge from London, wrote:
'Thank you for a wonderful sail, a great sunset - a phenomenal punch and your amazing hospitality. We've had a stunning afternoon!'

The Belnap Family from St. Georges, Utah
30th May 2008

The Belnap Family from St. Georges, Utah, wrote:
'Fantastic day for the family with kind hosts for the kids, wonderful lunch, and beautiful scenery.'

Belinda Fearnley from Halifax, UK
28th May 2008

Belinda Fearnley from Halifax, UK, wrote:
'Fantastic day. If I'd done it in week one, I'd go again week 2. Thanks ever so much! xx'. Her friend Clare Kennedy from East Morton, UK, wrote 'Undoubtedly the best day of my holiday - thank you!!'

The Lovejoys & Clachers from Ivor, UK
7th May 2008

The Lovejoys & Clachers from Ivor, UK, wrote:
'Wonderful day will defintely come again. Thanks!!'

The Duffy Family, with 'Mom' Gloria, from Washington D.C.
6th May 2008

The Duffy Family, with 'Mom' Gloria, from Washington D.C. wrote:
'Thanks for a great day!!!'

Richard & Melanie Haywood from Chester, UK
5th May 2008

Richard & Melanie Haywood from Chester, UK, wrote:
'A great experience - even for the 'non-sailor'!'

Newlyweds Edwin & Carol Flynn with wedding guests Mick Armstrong & Carly Sanders from Great Barr, UK
2nd May 2008

Newlyweds Edwin & Carol Flynn with wedding guests Mick Armstrong & Carly Sanders from Great Barr, UK, wrote:
'Fab day out, treated like Lords, need to win lottery.'

Lisa & Louise Homan-Lake from Banstead, UK,
29th April 2008

Lisa & Louise Homan-Lake from Banstead, UK, wrote:
'What a ride!!Great day - lovely people, will be back.xx

Jon & Jacqui Fabian from Cuckfield UK with their Antiguan friends, Keith & Lesley
28th April 2008

Returning guests Jon & Jacqui Fabian from Cuckfield UK with their Antiguan friends, Keith & Lesley, wrote:
'Great Whale expedition, Brilliant!'

Sergio & Laura From Rome, Italy
27th April 2008

Sergio & Laura From Rome, Italy, wrote:
'Nice people, nice afternoon, sunset 'so,so'!'

Richard & Clare Hillyer from Sunningdale, UK
26th April 2008

Richard & Clare Hillyer from Sunningdale, UK, wrote:
'Fantastic Day Sailing! Thank you Pippa & Patrick'

[Note: Brian was temporarily incapacitated so Patrick did a sterling stand in job!]

John & Linda Franklin from Maidenhead UK
25th April 2008

John & Linda Franklin from Maidenhead UK, wrote:
'Linda was terrified, but Pippa and Patrick were wonderful, and we both had a fantastic day out, all due to them! Not at all what we thought - so MUCH BETTER!!' [Note: Brian was temporarily incapacitated so Patrick did a sterling stand in job!]

Christine & Bob Aldridge from Camberly, UK and Barry & Jenny Perkins from Longfield, UK
24th April 2008

Christine & Bob Aldridge from Camberly, UK and Barry & Jenny Perkins from Longfield, UK, wrote:
'A wonderful experience. Highlight of the holiday. Great memory to take home.'

Bob, Linda, Michael & Katherine Ronan from Hopkinton, USA
23rd April 2008

Bob, Linda, Michael & Katherine Ronan from Hopkinton, USA, wrote:
'Super Day! A true memory of our cruise.'

Richard & Sarah Mower from Okeford, UK
15th April 2008

Richard & Sarah Mower from Okeford, UK, wrote:
'What a day! Perfect weather, perfect boat, perfect company. Thanks a lot. R & S.'

The Cummings Family from Kettering, UK
14th April 2008

The Cummings Family from Kettering, UK, wrote:
'Wonderful Day! Made our holiday. Thanks to Pippa and Ian!' [Note: Brian was temporarily incapacitated so 'Ian' did a sterling stand in job!]

Belinda, Mark, Sholto, & Iona Hanson, with Barney Wilkinson & Coco Deustch
9th April 2008

Belinda, Mark, Sholto, & Iona Hanson, with Barney Wilkinson & Coco Deustch wrote:
'Wonderful day, turquoise water, white beaches, lovely sailing, & fun jumping off the boat at lunchtime. Hope we'll see you again!'

Georges & Denise Fougeres from Moncton, with Todd & Monique from Quispamis, Canada
8th April 2008

Georges & Denise Fougeres from Moncton, with Todd & Monique from Quispamis, Canada wrote:
'Extraordinary! Highly Recommended!'

Brian, Helen, 'CJ' and William Randall from Aylesford, UK
7th April 2008

Brian, Helen, 'CJ' and William Randall from Aylesford, UK, wrote:
'An enjoyable day, thanks for all your hospitality.'

Kevin & Amy Strouse from Washington DC
6th April 2008

Kevin & Amy Strouse from Washington DC, wrote:
'A wonderful treat for our honeymoon! Thank you for your fabulous hospitality!'

Joe Gehret & Johanna Flynn from Boston, USA
4th April 2008

Joe Gehret & Johanna Flynn from Boston, USA, wrote:
'Amazing. Beautiful sail... couldn't have been better!

The Maudlin Family from Los Angeles, USA
2nd April 2008

The Maudlin Family from Los Angeles, USA, wrote:
'Wonderful day sailing. Great food, a fun time had by all! Thank you!'

The 'Scotty's' from The Cotswolds, UK
31st March 2008

The 'Scotty's' from The Cotswolds, UK, wrote:
'A momentous day in more ways than one - lots of fun. Thanks.'

The Davey Family from Hascombe, UK
30th March 2008

The Davey Family from Hascombe, UK, wrote:
'Great sail, great food + the small rain storm did not dampen our spirits. THANKS'

George & Cally Taylor from Cheshire, UK, Tim & Rosemary Bennett from Caister, UK
28th March 2008

The children of the Broyd Family from London, wrote:
'This was really fun and great experience. We had a wonderful lunch and the trip was beautifully organised. We went to a great spot for snorkelling and seeing stuff. You were so friendly and hospitable-a wonderful day out. Thanks a million. xxx'
(Elizabeth)
and 'This was brilliant and I loved driving and seeing the odd turtle. Thank you!!!' (Christopher)

Kyle Smith with Amanda Craw, from Brownsburg, Indiana
27th March 2008

Kyle Smith with Amanda Craw, from Brownsburg, Indiana, wrote: 'This was an absolutely wonderfully romantic and fun trip. We enjoyed the sunset as well as the company. Great hosts and a great boat make for an amazing afternoon. Thanks a million times over for a perfect day!'

The Silberman Family from Deerfield, Illinois
26th March 2008

The Silberman Family from Deerfield, Illinois, wrote:
'Super Day with great weather'.

The Caron Family from Ottawa, Canada
25th March 2008

The Caron Family from Ottawa, Canada, wrote:
'Excellent - Thanks!!'

George & Cally Taylor from Cheshire, UK, Tim & Rosemary Bennett from Caister, UK
18th March 2008

George & Cally Taylor from Cheshire, UK, wrote:
'Great day out, many thanks to Brian & Pippa.'
Their friends Tim & Rosemary Bennett from Caister, UK, wrote:
'Superb Day. Thank you for allowing me at the helm.' from Tim
and from Rosemary,' Lovely day. Thank you v.much.'

The Renziehausen/Cosentino family from Pittsburgh, USA
17th March 2008

The Renziehausen/Cosentino family from Pittsburgh, USA wrote:
'Awesone day sailing! Our best day in Antigua! Thank you for your kindness & sharing your boat with us!! Nicholas loved steering!'

Matt & Kath Mallinson from Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Their friends Susan & Jay Pemberton from Independence, Missouri
15th March 2008

Matt & Kath Mallinson from Kansas City, Missouri, USA wrote:
'Very joyable- very smooth - pleasantly enjoyable'.

Their friends Susan & Jay Pemberton from Independence, Missouri, wrote:
'Ditto!'

Grant, Diane & Nicole Campbell with Alanna Harris from Toronto
14th March 2008

Grant, Diane & Nicole Campbell with Alanna Harris from Toronto, wrote:
'Fabulous time, weather, refreshments and company. Thank you.'

Chris & Sandra Wright, with Rob & Louise Bally from Cranleigh, UK
12th March 2008

Chris & Sandra Wright, with Rob & Louise Bally from Cranleigh, UK, wrote:
'Best Day Out, Good Company'.

Phil & Christine Symonds with Chris & Marie Scott from Stourbridge, UK
10th March 2008

Phil & Christine Symonds with Chris & Marie Scott from Stourbridge, UK, wrote:
'Fantastic day, lovely people, not to be missed.'

Peter and Ann Clarke with Don and Narissa Worthy, from Reading, UK
8th March 2008

Peter and Ann Clarke with Don and Narissa Worthy, from Reading, UK, wrote:
'A great day with good food and company'

Sandra Wells and Kris Christopherson from Purbright, UK
6th March 2008

Sandra Wells and Kris Christopherson from Purbright, UK, wrote:
'Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. See you next time!'

Paul and Diane Ongioni Gibson from Belleaire, Florida, Their companions, Andy Beardsall and Rich Burton from Barnsley, UK
4th March 2008

Paul and Diane Ongioni Gibson from Belleaire, Florida, wrote:
'Great Day Thanks!'.

Their companions, Andy Beardsall and Rich Burton from Barnsley, UK wrote:
'Fun day in the rain'.

Spencer & Zoe Raynes, with John & Claudia Rainer, from Jersey, Channel Islands
3rd March 2008

Spencer & Zoe Raynes, with John & Claudia Rainer, from Jersey, Channel Islands, wrote:
'A lovely casual day's sailing - just how it should be...'

Chris and Yvonne Harper from Dartford, UK
2nd March 2008

Chris and Yvonne Harper from Dartford, UK, wrote:
'A wonderful day, despite the cold shower!! Thank you for a terrific time, and hope to see you again.'

Sarah, Tim and Hari from London
29th February 2008

Sarah, Tim and Hari from London, wrote:
'What a great day out - Thank you!'

Jim and Jeanine Odlin-White from Boston, USA
28th February 2008

Jim and Jeanine Odlin-White from Boston, USA, wrote:
'Great crew, great vessel, great fun!', their friends Dave and Karen wrote 'Wonderful memory I will have'.

Paul and Janice Gallant from Moncton, Canada
27th February 2008

Paul and Janice Gallant from Moncton, Canada, wrote:
'Their service was as gentle as the Caribbean breezes'.

Andy & Alison Hall from Nottinghamshire, UK
26th February 2008

Andy & Alison Hall from Nottinghamshire, UK, wrote:
'Andy's inaugural flight! Wonderful day. Thank you. Oh my God, the punch!'

Kit & Maddie Woolridge from Scotland with Will & Lola Miller from Trentham, UK
25th February 2008

Kit & Maddie Woolridge from Scotland with Will & Lola Miller from Trentham, UK, wrote:
'Wonderful sail. A fitting 40th anniversary for all of us. Many thanks.'

The Ling family from Rudgwick, UK
22nd February 2008

Returning guests The Ling family from Rudgwick, UK wrote 3 comments:
- Jeremy: 'We came back again and yet again a superb day...see you next year!!'
- Jane: 'Wonderful, Thank You so much - see you in 2009!'
- Katie: Thank you so much...I had a perfect day! I have learnt a lot! It was one fantastic day! Thank you'.

Vince & Jacqui Cito with Tara & Mark form Weston-Super-Mare
21st February 2008

Vince & Jacqui Cito with Tara & Mark form Weston-Super-Mare, UK wrote:
'Superb day, highly enjoyable, our host and skipper def. gave us a 'view of the sea' to remember! :) '.

Neil Melvill and Judi Lawson from Harpenden, UK
19th February 2008

Neil Melvill and Judi Lawson from Harpenden, UK wrote:
'A very memorable day - lovely sailing, great company - utterly memorable'.

The Tushingham family from the Isle of Man, UK
13th February 2008

Returning guests The Tushingham family from the Isle of Man, UK, survived a windswept, wintry, Caribbean day and wrote:
'Despite the inclement weather we still really enjoyed it - hosts as usual were great'.

Chris, Helen, Jess & Joe from Warwickshire, UK
12th February 2008

Chris, Helen, Jess & Joe from Warwickshire, UK wrote:
'Fantastic day, great fun, great hosts - FAB.'

Joe & Marcia Preston from Republic, Missouri, USA
11th February 2008

Joe & Marcia Preston from Republic, Missouri, USA wrote:
'A very relaxing day. We appreciate your hospitality & it was everything we expected & more. Thank you!'

Adam Fiennes and Nellie Cecil from London, UK
10th February 2008

Adam Fiennes and Nellie Cecil from London, UK wrote:
'Great Sail, Great Lunch, Great Company & Great Fun!'

Mal & Janette Woodhouse from Lancaster, UK
4th February 2008

Mal & Janette Woodhouse from Lancaster, UK, wrote:
'Fantastic first real sailing. Hosts & food great. Thanks'

Roger & Liz Stanley from Eridge, UK with Paul & Jane Britten from Mayfield, UK
3rd February 2008

Roger & Liz Stanley from Eridge, UK with Paul & Jane Britten from Mayfield, UK wrote:
'A really great day - what hard work! Thank you both - very special.'

Guiseppe Volante (Bergamo, Italy) and Merce Vila (Barcelona)
1st February 2008

Guiseppe Valente (Bergamo, Italy) and Merce Vila (Barcelona) wrote:
'It has been a special day shared with special people, Pippa & Brian'

The Handleys and Pesticcios from Wales
28th January 2008

The Handleys and Pesticcios from Wales wrote:
'Wonderful day, learned a lot - thanks Pippa & Brian'

Toralt Hock & Christine Frappier from Montreal
27th January 2008

Toralt Hock & Christine Frappier from Montreal wrote:
'Great first sailing expereince. Fantastic day'

Bill, Christine & Hayley Young, from Chester, England - With the Young family was Aaron Jones from Auckland, New Zealand
15th January 2008

Bill, Christine & Hayley Young, from Chester, England, wrote:
'Dad's 60th Birthday. Amazing day. Thank you so much for a special day. xxxx'

With the Young family was Aaron Jones from Auckland, New Zealand, who wrote:
 'Thank you so much. Great day & Thanks Hayley xx'

Dave & Kerry Thompson with Keith & Margaret Payne from Essex & London, UK
14th January 2008

Dave & Kerry Thompson with Keith & Margaret Payne from Essex & London, UK, wrote:
'An unforgettable way to have spent my 50th Birthday. My first experience of sailing & it was fab. Thank you both for a fantastic day.'

Glynis Peterkin, Naomi Apple, & Jeanne Manuli from London
13th January 2008

Glynis Peterkin, Naomi Apple, & Jeanne Manuli from London, wrote:
'Almost as good as being on our own private yacht. Thank You!'

The Allens & The Dunns from Watford, UK
11th January 2008

The Allens & The Dunns from Watford, UK, wrote:
'Lovely day out, great food + excellent service.'

The Evans Family with James Simons from Gerrards Cross, UK
10th January 2008

The Evans Family with James Simons from Gerrards Cross, UK, wrote:
'Wonderful food, company + unforgettable sunset!' 

Mark and Heather Rickman, from London, UK
9th January 2008

Mark and Heather Rickman, from London, UK, wrote:
'Fabulous day - lovely people and great company xxx.'

'Sharvi' & Josie, Cara & Steven, from Liphook, UK
8th January 2008

'Sharvi' & Josie, Cara & Steven, from Liphook, UK, wrote:
'A fantastic day, would recommend it to all. Thank you so much. Lots of Luv x.'

The Dorsey Family, cruise ship passengers from River Forest, USA
7th January 2008

The Dorsey Family, cruise ship passengers from River Forest, USA, wrote:
'Highlight of our cruise! BEST DAY YET-Thanks.'

The West Family from Warfield, UK
6th January 2008

The West Family from Warfield, UK, wrote:
'Super day out - look fwd to another visit. Great Lunch.'

John & Jacqui Fabian of Cuckfield, UK
5th January 2008

John & Jacqui Fabian of Cuckfield, UK, wrote:
'Great teachers = see you again soon!'

Matt and Joanne Austin from London, UK
4th January 2008

Matt and Joanne Austin from London, UK, wrote:
'Great last day to our trip in Antigua!'

The Ternan & Munge Families from Toronto, Canada
3rd January 2008

The Ternan & Munge Families from Toronto, Canada wrote:
'A fantastic day to end an amazing 2 weeks of bliss!!'

Mike & Judy Hovington from Darlington, UK
2nd January 2008

Mike & Judy Hovington from Darlington, UK, wrote:
'Excellent, great trip.'

For a selection of earlier comments from our Guest Book, click on the year: