Caribbean Cruise: Feel the Scent of Freedom!

I am sorry to have to point out the serious shortcomings of the skipper in making the crew find a boat in order and safely to face such a long journey. No sail of respect, the bow old and worn, serious leaks of diesel in the bilge resulting in unbearable smell under deck, we finished the gas a week before arrival ... These are just some of the serious shortcomings of the skipper.----------------------SPOWER OF THE SKIPPER----------------------Caro Federico, I read your review and report the following. I did 7 Atlantic crossings, one of which was completely solo: I don't think I have to take sailing lessons. I can't hide from you that the relationships were difficult with the whole crew. What you call "old and worn sail" brought you all a day early to Martinique, so I do not consider your criticisms valid because with the facts I have shown something else. Unfortunately, contrary to what you told me, none of the crew was actually able to stay at the helm and in the only half hour in which the autopilot did not work there were several moments of difficulty. You boarded believing you were taking a regular sailing cruise and not an Atlantic crossing of over 20 days in the middle of the ocean. I can't even forget your behavior when after being sick in the bathroom you didn't bother to clean in the slightest and left the task to me. The only thing I would like to give you, in part, reason for concerns the loss of diesel, caused by a job done badly by the mechanic and then solved.

Christian is an anomalous skipper, Initially he appears a bit cold and detached, in reality he is only extremely professional and respectful of his guests, and then it takes little to integrate and become part of the group. At that point he takes you to the discovery of beaches and wonderful views that his experience in those areas has allowed him to find and know. Let Yourself be guided by Christian and you will not regret it. Also ask him for a good pizza that he can do very well.

Despite the delay of the boat, engaged in the Atlantic crossing, and the male-only company, it was a mythical experience. Christian is an experienced skipper, helpful and endowed with rare kindness. It has the advantage of always smiling and being able to make light the moments in which there are small problems. He knows well the places he goes to and often also the locals. In addition to visiting wonderful places and beaches, one afternoon we ventured into the search for coconuts, we created tools from scratch with what was on the beach, it was a lot of fun. I recommend everyone a boat holiday with him! :)

If I have to give a grade from 0 to 10... Christian deserves 11! He is a very experienced and good oceanic skipper but above all he has qualities that allow him to make people on board feel very good, both those who have experience of navigation, and newcomers who set foot on the boat for the first time: maximum freedom for those who want freedom, and maximum involvement for those who want to be involved in navigation operations. A skipper more than excellent in all respects! Highly recommended!!!!

Christian was wonderful, always helpful and patient. For me it was the first sailing experience, definitely to be repeated!