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October 2, 2007
We both took Sea Dog Sailing’s live-aboard course with Captain Stacey over five years ago now. The laid back yet professional approach was the perfect fit for us! Sea Dog Sailing managed to meet everyone’s individual needs while showing us all the orchestration of sailing techniques and most importantly, the art of being prepared which makes for safe and smooth sailing! After 5 years of preparation we are now finally off to go cruising for a few years! We have Sea Dog Sailing and Captain Stacey to thank for giving us both the confidence and competence to live our dream!
Many Thanks, Dave and Aimee Harner
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April 2008
Nice to get your newsletter and see the new Sea Dog Sailing adventures. We read your receipe for 55 Knot Mussels and it brought back great memories of the trip to New Zealand. That meal we all shared while the winds howled and the boat swung was one of our most memorable EVER! We
compare every mussel we ever taste to those we had on the boat that night. Our sailing adventures continue as well. We have an Island Packet 420 at Burnt Store Marina on the West Coast of Florida....Maybe we will cross paths one day soon and we can furnish the mussels if you will make your fabulous sauce again!
Kathy Huff
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March 2008
We have sailed several times with Capt Stacey but this was one of the best trips ever! The beauty of the BVI mixed with the excitement of the regatta was a trip we will always remember. The crew were also great by day 2 seemed like we had been friends for years...thanks to you all for a great time!
Mike and Cindy Blanchard, Atlanta GA
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February 2008
Hi all,
tks for your emails and the nice pics! We have returned safely to Germany and are trying to
recover....We've spent another 6 fantastic days discovering the Islands and had a good time
relaxing,...Tks again for sailing with us! It was a good crew and I'd sail with you any time
again... But never without my favourite skipper... ;-) Stacey!
Robert Fabian, Germany
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February 2008
..thank you again too Stacey for a great
experience of learning balanced with some great R&R
Enrico, St. Thomas USVI
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July 2007
Hello! Thanks again for the most amazing sailing, cultural and Mediterranean experience before and after
seeing America's Cup in Spain! I would sail with you anywhere Stace....thanks so much! Love, Bob
Bob Anderson, Atlanta, GA
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Thanks Stace!
April 2007
Stacey,
Thank you so much for teaching us the necessary skills that allowed us to have this amazing experience. We are so grateful for all of our memories! We already have our next trip planned. October 6th we will be back with friends! We can't wait. Melody and Tony Eads
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Thanks again Stacey!
March 2007
We really do love your teaching style (obviously thats why we keep coming back). You are always positive in all your directions even when we mess. It would seem hard for anyone else to be under the responsibility that you have
and to always have a "good job" response. Don't forget that this is something special that you have as both a talent and natural ability as well as a skill that you have honed over many years......thanks, Ed & Barbara Peiper, New York |
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Wow, Thanks for great trip!
March 2007
Hi Capt Stace! Just wanted to say thanks again for a great trip!! It was a good time, despite the studying ( kidding, I learned and have gained the confidence I was looking for to take out the group of 30fters this summer). The sailing and wonderful weather made up for it! The company was good and you make a great instructor! Susan Brajokovic, Chicago
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Thanks Stace!
November 2006
“Thank you Captain Stacey! A grand sail and I never imagined I’d learn SO much. My husband is bragging to all of his friends. You’ve opened up a magical door for us. It’s easy to see, without too much stretching of the imagination, that the sailors of our past have defined our present.”
Alissa and Michael Imming |
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October 2006 CROATIA
Thanks Stacey and Louize
Dear Stacey and Louize,
Many thanks to you, Stacey, and to Louize for being the best captain and first mate anyone could ever have. I listened and learned. I think we all did. And we played together!
Thanks! We Sail on!
Susan Hunter, 2006 Croatia |
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October 2006
Mike Green Sailing World Update; Landed Africa
October 6, 2006
Hey Stace
I wanted to send you a special thank you.
I wanted to let you know that there has not been a day over the past ten weeks that i have not used a technique or ran a routine or tied a knot
that i did not learn on your boat. I really appreciate everything you have taught me, the experiences you have shared, and the opportunities you have given me. They have enabled me to get here safely and i think that is important because anyone can push off from the dock, many people do, but its important to be able to get where you are going safely and if i never learn another thing about sailing i have already learned more from you than some sailors will ever know........thank you, Mike |
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Wow, Thanks!
June 2006
Captain Stacey,
Thank you so much for teaching me how to sail. I enjoyed it so much that I'm trying to organize a sailing trip with my family. I am really glad I came and learned to sail from Seadog sailing. It was amazing!
- Jack Byers, Wakefield School Virginia
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June 2006 Wow! THANKS!
Captain Stacey & Captain Tim
I wanted to send you a note to express my appreciation for all you did for our group. Most sailing schools only accept adults. You did more than accept us; you embraced us all as well as doing what it would take to create a positive learning experience for teenagers. It is important to me to express this to both of you, because teaching our youth something positive is the ultimate expression of giving.......
I hope to see you both again soon!
Thanks,
Kevin Cole, Chaperone, Wakefield School |
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May 2006 THANKS SEADOG!
Captain Stacey and Tim-
Thank you very much for your efforts and organization! The trip turned out to be a most unforgettable experience for the kids and for myself and Kevin. We all learned a tremendous amount and had great fun on the sea, on their boat, and in the Caribbean.
Sea Dog sailing proved to be a top-rate organization.
Expect letters from us soon!
Seth, Youth Director Wakefield School, Virginia
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Hi Captain Stacey!
MAY 2006
We just wanted to say we really enjoyed
our week living aboard Champagne Lady with you. You were a great instructor and we appreciate your dedication!
A big texas style thank you,
Allison, JB and Jesse |
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THANKS!
APRIL 2006
Stacey:
Thanks for a wonderful trip this week. Along with being impressed with your sailing skills (which I was aware of ahead of time), I was equally impressed with your handling of the many different personalities that made up your crew.
Conclusion: A successful (and intrepid in a good way) trip.
Hope to see you sooner than later,
Hal
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THANKS CAPT STACE!
MARCH 2006
Dear Stacey,
Thanks for your gentle teaching and expertise this March. I have already spoken to Tom from our trip and we are interested in booking a cruise with you again next year. Thanks again, Ed and Barbara Pieper |
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From Steve D.
BVI Trip November 2005
Hi Stacey
I wanted to write to say thank you for the fun trip last week. There were so many positive things to be grateful for:
A great sailing boat that was well rigged and organized
Great wind and good weather
Beautiful location – I was dazzled by the islands, the water and the scenery
Good sailing partners – I really enjoyed everyone and felt like we had a strong bonding experience throughout the week
Great restaurants, good food and fun places to visit
Good snorkeling and swimming
Good learning experiences
The list just keeps going on. You were a great host and coach for a week. I know it must have been tough to work with people who have widely differing skill levels throughout the week – especially when the wind was blowing so hard.
Thanks for being such a good host, friend and coach – and for getting us back to port safely and in one piece.
Best wishes,
Steve D
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From Deb A.
GREECE August 2005:
Stacey and Louize:
I just want say it was a wonderful trip in Greece this year, and thanks to both of you and all the hard work and expertise you brought to the trip, plus so much fun as well: thanks for keeping us safe and happy. It was a terrific adventure!!! Best to each of you in 2006! |
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Barefoot Blue Water Sail
June 2005
I'm sailing in NC still. Have fun though. Today I showed two middle schoolers how to do man overboard drills. I learned from the best V
Bryce
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OVERHEARD ONBOARD!!
Corsica Fantasy Sail 2005
Greece Fantasy Sail 2005
“Did I learn something?—Yeah! About every two hours!”(36-48kn winds, gusting to 50) “You two are so calm.”
“I would sail anywhere in the world with Stacey.” (as Captain)
“I did not know what to expect (never having been on a sailboat before), but I feel that I am in capable hands.”
“You all know so much. It is awesome.”
(After beating 5 hours through 45kn with 6’-8’ spraying seas) “ I took off my sailing shorts and set them on the shelf. They stood up by themselves like a sculpture, they were so full of salt.”
“ I never realized how different sailing the Med is.”
“I came along as a non-sailor, and I learned a lot in spite of myself.”
“You are wonderful women. ....And very tolerant, too!” |
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Sea Dog Sailing Crew
Family Private Charter 2005
(Full Trip donated to the auction by Captain Stacey)
Dear Captain Stacey and first mate Louize,
Here are some of the pictures from the folks in Oklahoma. I've included the picture of the sunken treasure ($50) I found off Jost Van Dyke.
We had a great time and would much rather be sailing than in this Oklahoma heat. Hope all is well and we still wish Louize fixed us breakfast every morning. Don't forget to call us when you're in OKC.
Josh D
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From Diane T.
BVI 2005
Hi Crew of the Sea Dogs,
I too had a fantastic time and look forward to another voyage with the Sea Dogs. Thanks and let me hear from you. It is some kind of chilly in Colorado but the mountain is in full swing with
the snow sports. My tan is fading by the minute. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Diane
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From Pete and Karen
BVI 2005
Stacey!
The weather, crew members, learn to sail and food were great!!! We are ready to go sailing again but just sailing no test etc., if you know what I mean. We had a great time!! Had to come back and recuperate for 2 days.
Pete H.
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From Fran and Bob
BVI 2005
Stacey,
I hope everything went well with the class following ours. It was rather difficult for us to get back into work after such a great BVI sailing trip with you. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Bob W
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From John and Denise
BVI 2005
"......I checked AccuWeather before leaving from home and they were calling for a week of rain. We ended up having great weather with a small shower every night and a 5 minute shower on our last day. We had a good mix of people. The personalities were very different but it all mixed well. We enjoyed the sailing and living on the boat. I'd like to go back and do it again in February or March.
Thanks for everything!"
John
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John W. B.
BVI 2005
Thanks for a great week.
Denise and I enjoyed meeting all of you and we had a great time. Everybody brought something special to the group. We really made a great team!
John & Denise
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Sea Dog Sailing Crew
Advanced BVI/USVI Course February 2004
Stacey & Glen:
Charles and I had a wonderful time on our latest adventure with you. I can't imagine sailing with anyone else! We both appreciate your teaching skills and your amazing patience -- I fell in love with Helios and hope to have many more exciting times in the islands with you two and her -- Fair winds and let us know when you will be down island again. Thanks again for everything and we'll see you soon, I hope.
Kathy Kinser, Dallas Texas,May 2003
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Sea Dog Sailing Crew
Advanced BVI/USVI Course February 2004
Dear Stacey,
I called this morning to tell you what a wonderful time we had this past week. I told Glen that the adventure exceeded my greatest expectations! My congratulations to your Seadog partnership. We look forward to sailing with you in Greece in 2004--our wives have bought in... We'll dream about it.
We look forward to meeting you although I feel we already know you. Until we meet, Cheers,
Jim Sheppard, USA,February 2003
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Sea Dog Sailing Crew Advanced BVI/USVI Course February 2004
Thanks for everything.... I feel like I learned so much! I have to say that I had a fantastic time. It sounds like we all did. It was great sailing with each and every one of you and l am looking forward to when our path will cross again.Ever since I got back to Dallas I can't help feeling home sick for the islands.Thanks!
Jack Wadleigh, Dallas Texas, June 2003 |
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