GUESTS COMMENTS December 2009 Denton Charter Paul and Ratna Crossby are the perfect hosts. Sayang is a beautiful, comfortable and lovingly maintained sailboat. Together, they are greater than the sum of the parts. From the moment we came aboard, Paul and Ratna worked tirelessly to ensure that our holiday was what we had hoped it would be. Paul's sailing expertise and Ratna's culinary skills are equally noteworthy and will please even the most discerning guests. A flexible itinerary, crystal clear turqoise water, powder sand beaches, complete privacy, island life, wonderful food, terrific sailing and great company - that pretty much sums up our holiday. We're already looking at dates for next year. Thanks guys ... it was a blast. Dr. Andrew Denton Vancouver, Canada Paul and Ratna - November 2009 Dear Paul and Ratna - Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Great food, great boat and wonderful company. Truly a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you again for everything. Jack and Bonnie Houston Calgary, Canada DiBenedetto Dec 2009 Paul and Ratna, thank you for making my first sailing experience so wonderful! I have never felt so taken care of on a vacation in my life. Your attentiveness to my likes and kindness when I was feeling ill was so appreciated. The food was so tasty! I loved the lamb, and the chicken curry – they were as good if not better than a meal that I would have in any restaurant in New York. To be honest I cleaned my plate at every meal. It was so special to have steak that was cooked right on the boat – and it was so so tasty. I really do hope that you make the Sayang sunset your official drink – Ratna it was a stroke of genius! All of the wine was wonderfully chosen, and I loved every bottle that I had a glass from. Thank you for making this vacation so magical. I kept on looking around every day and every evening and thinking to myself I can’t believe that I am living such a beautiful life. Thank you both for making that possible. Katie McKenna New York USA Dear Paul and Ratna, I can’t think of a more wonderful way to start the New Year than spending it on your beautiful yacht. The Sayang has been a place of solace and healing for our family, we are ready for the New Year ahead thanks to your loving attention. We were so well looked after and Ratna you were always so kind and making sure we had everything we needed. And Paul, you made sure we got to spend time in so many beautiful places. We enjoyed every anchorage but I have to say Anegada was definitely our favourite. We are going home with so many wonderful memories, thank you so much for making this all possible. With our love and gratitude we wish you Happy Sails. Loretta DiBenedetto Port Washington, New York USA April 2009 To Paul and Ratna, Our holiday was so much better than we could have ever imagined. Words cannot describe the beauty of all the places you have so graciously showed us, equally undescribable as Paul’s immaculate boat as well as Ratna’s wonderful cooking. This trip was the definition of relaxation. And with Paul at the helm we always felt excited, and VERY safe, to see new horizons. If little Jaimie (4 years old) ever goes missing, the Sayang would be the first place we would look. She has had the most fun on this trip, much like the rest of us, from the incredible snorkeling to the easy-going island people. We thank you so much for your more than generous hospitality – as it truly will be a lasting memory. Love, James, Rebecca, Alexa and Jaimie Valentine Seattle, USA Ward Family March 2009 Dear Paul and Ratna, I cannot imagine a more pleasant vacation. Each of us greatly enjoyed our days aboard Sayang and will return home full of fond memories. Paul and Ratna, your friendly and courteous hospitality was greatly appreciated (and likely unrivalled!). Sayang is beautiful and meticulously maintained, and we felt equally well nurtured and cared for. Thank you for the sailing and swimming, the many delicious meals, the guided excursions to beaches, hiking trails, and snorkeling sites. We wish we could stay and hope to return! Andrea, Bryan, Spud, Charley Portland, Oregon, USA Whittall Feb. 2010 February 2010 Somewhere in the BVI off an old fashioned Pirate´s bay! An escapade that nearly did not happen! If only access was easier from the jungle of Costa Rica. A wonderful relaxing vacation that put Clive back on the right track. Thanks to you both he is so much more confident in his walking – springing on and off the dinghy. But above all he has found his appetite again! You were both wonderful in coping with 2 old crocs! May be you should start a company for people like us! Giving superb service – accommodation – and wonderfully healthy – delicious food – under difficult circumstances! The sea was wonderful – not too hot and perfectly aquamarine. We actually “sailed” – rare of most of our sailing trips – anywhere in the world! So good luck – we wish you well and let´s keep in touch – just in case you go off to Tonga! Or Belize! If you decide on Panama we are but a leap-skip and a jump away! “Merde” as we say en France! Ciao, Flora and Clive Whittall Costa Rica To their Broker: We are just about finishing a lovely holiday in the BVI. Thank you for recommending Sayang and her lovely crew. They were really kind and thoughtful as Clive was not the easiest of passengers and frightened of getting on and off the boat. He has done marvelously and is a new man now. We had good weather and sailing conditions were wonderful. Paul is a very careful skipper and they both take a lot of pride in their boat, which is wonderful to see. Ratna cooked us superb meals and made sure Clive was fed on time...we are from the Med and like our meals at set times...The cabin was just what we wanted, plenty of space and we did not need to crawl over each other when coming to bed. The electric toilets were fantastic! We loved the little beach bars, but did not eat on shore much, as frankly, we preferred Ratna´s cooking. Thank you again for recommending Sayang and have a good season. Best wishes, Flora Whittall Costa Rica May 2009 Dear Paul and Ratna, Richard and I want to thank you for a perfect Honeymoon. What could be better than 10 days onboard your beautiful Sayang sailing form one island paradise to another. You were the ideal hosts. You accommodated our every request. Paul’s sailing skills and knowledge of the BVIs coupled with Ratna’s wonderful cooking made this a vacation we will never forget. I expect that you will be hearing from our friends as we have recommended that they contact you for a fantastic vacation in the islands. Many thanks and best wishes to you both. Richard and Michele Michele and Rich Herbst Baltimore, MA, USA March, 2010,Cheryl and Joe March 10, 2010 Dear Paul and Ratna, Thank you for making this the best first (for me) sailing trip ever. We felt welcomed and comfortable on the beautiful Sayang. This was truly a unique experience and we can’t wait until the next trip. The food was incredible and we could not get enough of it. We loved the fruit tarts, curries and roties. The best part was having rice for breakfast. You were both very attentive. Thank you for allowing me into your kitchen as well. I had a great time making risotto with you. We cannot wait to enjoy another meal with you both aboard the Sayang. Thank you again for making this a wonderfully delicious trip. Cheryl and Joe Boston and New York City USA February 2010 Dear Paul and Ratna, Thank you for a wonderful trip aboard such a beautiful yacht. You have been more than gracious and your meals have been fantastic. Seeing the islands and meeting the people have been experiences we won’t forget. It has been most relaxing and we are all sorry to see it end. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation. Cheryl, David and Christopher Francis Marion, MA, USA Honeymoon Jan 2010 “We have just had the trip of a lifetime. We booked this charter for our honeymoon and it was our first time sailing. The trip was much more than we expected. An accurate summary of our time on Sayang can best be described as top notch food, better than the restaurant we visited on island, as much privacy as we wanted, a superbly clean plus well maintained boat and the crew´s excellent seamanship. In initial planning of this trip we had some intrepidation of spending the week on a boat with another couple that we did not know. Paul and Ratna immediately made us feel comfortable on Sayang and allowed us any degree of privacy we wanted. Having never been in the BVI before we asked them to be our personal tour guides which resulted in us seeing the most beautiful scenery and beaches. We will miss Paul´s stories and Ratna´s hospitality and their constant watch over our pleasure and safety. We thank you for a wonderful trip. This has been a wonderful journey to assist me and John in our new life together. What a great start! Always in our memories, John and Noelle St. Hilaire Maine, USA”