Ahoy Captain Dan,
Thank you so much for our thrilling experience whale watching on your sailboat. Seeing several pods surfacing close up and in the distance was so exciting and such a rewarding adventure especially in a sailboat. My son and four year old grandson also immensely enjoyed the whale viewing excursion. We saw barges, tugboats, kayakers, birds, cliffs, snow-capped Mauna Kea, Hilo and close communities from the ocean, waves, waterfalls and landscapes not visible from land routes. We enjoyed the weather variables too because the ever changing Island weather conditions we were able to get a fuller experience than if the conditions were sunny and mild the whole trip.
The Thai dinner afterward was like icing on the cake and I hope you include that in a package for future outings. The meal served was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. It was truly a remarkable experience I would love to repeat the occurrence of sailing with you as often as possible. I plan to do just that every time I return to the islands.
I would also like to thank you for the sailing lessons last week. Your techniques are very understandable. I find your expertise refreshing and you knowledge reassuring. I would recommend your services to all my friends and people coming to Hawaii to find a way away from the usual tourist attractions.Once again thank you for such a wonderful time.
Blessings,
Blossom Bourn
Dear Captain Dan:
Always having the desire to travel around the Hawaiian Islands was touched upon last week with a gratifying and awesome sail.
Service was excellent during the May 28 boat charter around Hilo Bay. Captain Dan: the sailing experience was exceptional.
Weather conditions were calm however, you caught steady wind for smooth sailing ahead. Your professional yet, light hearted
approach presented fresh entertaining insight while exploring. Thorough explanations accompanied every skillful maneuver to
understanding detailed sailing complexities with accuracy. Having full command in the art of sailing simplified practical steps toward
a beneficial reflective outing. Sailing the coast offered unique perspective only seen off shore, including sheer rocky cliffs with cascading
waterfalls in abundance. Enlightenment and freedom abounded while capturing a sense of historical seamanship. This pleasure sail
challenged and fostered personal growth moving beyond pain and despair surrounded by peacefulness. Thank you for the sailing
opportunity and your time. This inspiring sail provided spiritual healing and rejuvenating vitality. I will share this remarkable adventure
through visual and oral praise and plan to continue doing business with you. Looking forward to our next excursion on the Prelude.
Sincerely,
Rose G.
Aloha, Captain Dan!
On our recent visit to Hilo, my husband and I were thrilled with your hands-on training excursion. We were so happy that the training was part of
the package. 20 minutes out, we were sailing like pros. It felt great! No motor noise or obnoxious diesel. I can't tell you how therapeutic it felt,
with the beautiful sunset, the incomparable views, a steady but light wind, and even a little of the famous Hilo rain--just enough to be refreshing.
We can't wait to do it again, next time we come back. It was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. We are so glad you provide this great option for folks
like us who are visiting and for the local folks who live near Hilo. We are thinking about the possibility of a one-month sailing vacation within the
Hawaiian Islands, with you as our Captain, of course. The Prelude is a fantastic boat, and very well appointed.
Mahalos!
Debbie Ann C.
Alaska.
Hi, Capt. Dan.
Thanks for the great sail inside Hilo Bay. We were worried about getting seasick, but you convinced us that it would be calm within the bay. It
was like riding in a car with no motor! Most of the time we were well-balanced and the ride never caused us any problem at all.
Thanks again, so much. We'll be back to do it again, and we'll tell all our friends about you.
Trudy W.
Fort Worth