What People Say About Us

“I went farther with my sailing instruction than expected. We had the most pleasant vacation ever with amazing people! Amazing food, too, aboard the Fidelity!” the Deschamps, banking data management, Laredo, TX

“Thanks for the top-notch instruction and fabulous meals. ‘Til next time.” Lou and Ginny Wilking, President, GM International (Ret.), Orchard Lake, MI. “Awsome food, our best week on the water.” Dick  Baker and Kathy Koznek, anesthesiologist, Willowick, OH.

”Thanks for the great company, fantastic food and super sailing education.” Alan Horn and Jennifer Fountain, food vendor and photographer, Martinsburg, WV.

We had a wonderful time…it was too short! Thank you for all of the detailed help with fine tuning our sailing skills and all of the fabulous drinks and food!" Ted and Heidi Furlong, engineer, Beverly, MA.

“It was like being in Mary and Owen’s home. What a great way to see all of the BVI. Mary is an amazing cook!” Debbie and Matt Frank, Investment banker, Larchmont, NY. 

“Thank you for sharing your home, showing us the BVI through your eyes and allowing me to work on my sailing skills. The trip was a culinary delight in addition to wonderful sailing.” Howard Yonas and Lori Kirby,Neurosergeon, Albuquerque, NM. “You both became incredible role models for my life!” Josh Yonas, San Diego, CA.

“Most enjoyable and relaxing week ever...best food too!" Claudia Yokooji. "Great boat, sailing company - great food," Gaye Rosenfeld. "Great hospitality, expertise and food. I loved it. Thanks!" Enid Beal, financial analysists, boston, ma.

”Home away from home…fabulous hospitality… awesome food! [Mary and Owen] took us away from the real world and transported us to a carefree existence. We are happy to have found two new amis (friends). Warmth and hospitality [of Mary and Owen] was only matched by the beauty of the BVI” Cynthia Pratt, a wine consultant and her MD cardiologist husband Sam from Dayton, Ohio.

Similarly Tim Spencer and his wife Sherryl, he an executive with United Technologies, stated that they “had the best time with Owen and Mary. They immediately made us feel like family… the flexibility of the week made for a most enjoyable vacation. Mary’s cooking is the best – Food to die for! Gourmet meals cooked with love…and ask Owen to make his very famous blueberry pancakes. We loved the hospitality and new found friends.”

Hervey Weitzman, MD Oncologist and family from Easton CT, had this to say: "Great week….New Friends...It was super fun! Lots of snorkeling and the best cookies ever...Great Choco chippers and Easter bread! The week on Fidelity was awesome.”

And here’s what Jim and Lyda Campbell, retired MD Radiologist and his wife from Little Rock, Arkansas, had to say at the end of the charter: " We had a great week.... Owen and Mary did a wonderful job hosting our 50th anniversary... food, gifts, drinks... in short, the works! We are grateful! Thanks for a most enjoyable week."

"The cruise, service and food were a class act," said Leonard & Monica Washington, tax  attorney and computer time security analyst, Charlotte, NC.

Similarly, Rick and Jan Noyes, owners of both New River and Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson dealerships in Wilmington, North Carolina, said, “perfect... the best we've had in the islands."

“Sailing on board Fidelity in the Caribbean is spectacular. Owen’s skills, as captain, made us feel safe and confident aboard while showing us the sights, allowing us to fully enjoy the sailing experience. Mary amazed us with her gourmet delights in both taste and presentation. To this day, we are still trying to duplicate Mary's recipes in our kitchen on land.”  Karen and Barry Dunsmoor, project manager and satellite systems engineer, Alexandria, VA.

“Magnificent! A feast for both the eyes and for the stomach. Mary, you can cook for me anytime.” Mona LaBlanc & George Sold, retired school administrator & interior decorator, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

"Owen and Mary are gracious hosts aboard their beautiful yacht Fidelity. They always make you feel right at home. Between Owen’s expertise about sailing and Mary’s wonderful cooking they make a great crew. Mary puts her heart and soul into every meal with superb results.” Richard and Judy Kaylor, homemaker & Vice President, Richmor Aviation, Scotia, New York

“The meals on board Fidelity were absolutely scrumptious. Mary’s cooking is exceptional.” Margaret Schwartz, Falls Church, VA, author of THE PUMPKIN PATCH: A Single Woman’s International Adoption Journey. Available at http://pumpkin-patch.net

Our week on board the Fidelity was magnificent. Steven and Carolyn Leveston, Physician, Pittsfield, MA.

“I have had the pleasure of enjoying many a delectable dinner prepared by Mary. Her cookies and Italian specialties are rivaled by no one.” Rita and Bob Block, homemaker & Professor of Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.

"My adventures aboard the "Fidelity" have been more than I could have ever imagined.  Captain Owen skillfully guided me like a father to improve my sailing ability, and Mary's loving way and talent in the kitchen would give even my own mom a run for her money.  Definitely it's the "Fidelity" for a real Bon Voyage.” Gary L. Rizzi, stockbroker, Patchogue, New York.