"We can't thank you enough for recommending Nathan and Maggie for our learning to sail vacation. Maggie was a beautiful home for our week aboard and we miss her already. This experience was everything you promised and more. Nathan was kind, patient, adaptable, knowledgeable, fun, interesting, and of course an amazing chef. The meals he cooked straight out of the ocean were to die for. The pace and variety of activity was a perfect balance to keep us motivated to study, eager to get sailing, excited to take hikes, curious to
explore a few island communities, yet enough time to relax and enjoy the sway of Maggie on the water. We swear that neither of us has slept better our whole lives than when we were aboard Maggie. And how wonderful to wake up every morning to a hot cup of tea or coffee. We've been home for 3 days and haven't quit scanning the internet to acquire a boat of our own. Thanks to Nathan, we are hooked! A million thanks for everything,"
Jen Boyer and Jeff Crouch, Idaho
"Myrna and I recently took your Basic to Bareboat Learn-N-Cruise. We were very pleased with the thoroughness of the instruction material, and especially the competence and patience of the instructor, Nathan Lowe. Although we have had powerboat experience in the past this was the first time my wife had been on a sailboat under sail. I was very surprised and pleased with the knowledge, skill, and self-confidence she acquired in such a short time. I feel Nathan had a great deal to do with her accomplishments. Now Myrna wants to know when we can take the Intermediate Learn-N-Cruise course, with a prerequisite that Nathan is the instructor! We look forward to another enjoyable learning experience."
Terry and Myrna Rucker
"Nathan did an incredible job of handling the diversity of skill levels within this class. He picked a route that was as balanced as possible to push my skills up a few notches and at the same time give good situations to the more experienced. He is confident and helps to instill confidence in the crew. He very diplomatically handled an ego conflict with one student while fearlessly still giving him valuable instructional techniques. I am so grateful for Nathan's steady presence and his ability to step in when needed and back off appropriately when students were in control. His ability to provide ambience while sailing - the food, the music, and the orderliness of all locations on the boat - is unsurpassed!!"
Lynn Smith, who went on to cruse the South Pacific
"I requested a patient instructor; Nathan was not only patient, but also he made the whole experience very enjoyable. He is top flight in all ways."
Steve Doughty
"The days in the islands blew my socks off. They were a cosmic cruise in sunshinesaltwater heaven to cap my 18 long years in public school and work...and they were an incredible venue to be with new friends. Thank you.
Your friend, Karl Horelis
"Hope this finds you well, we're just fine and getting back to a normal routine. Thank you again for making our sailing honeymoon so wonderful. We both learned a lot and had a great time doing so. Best of everything to you, you're a very special spirit!."
John and Linda Wilson
"Nathan, the wind will never feel quite the same again. Thanks for a great week. Fair winds and following seas."
Ed and Claudia
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