TOP YACHT NEWS

Hi Lee
Back safe, another great time, 10 days just flew by. George and team at Athenian are just brilliant. Busy this week, but we had good chats on 2026 Caribbean. George let us look round one of his cats, so, sold on that just a few questions.

Dear Lee
The Hanse 388 Atlas was a lovely boat and sailed really well. We very much enjoyed having her for the week. Yelkenli Yachting at Marti Marina could not have been better. They had the boats ready early and let you know this and as a result we left at lunchtime on the Saturday and it felt like we had an extra days holiday. On the return it was a fuss free hand back. A really outstanding experience thank you.

Hi Lee,
We had a fab time in the southern Ionians at the beginning of June. MG Yachts quite well set up. Boat in good order and a good time to go as weather not too hot and less crowded. Thinking of doing it again in late September. Possibly from the same base but might take some other people with us so slightly larger boat needed.

Lee,
Your service has been impeccable, as we have come to expect and enjoy! Nothing was wanting and all was handled promptly, accurately and with great humour! We always feel you understand the charterers and their needs.

Hi Lee,
The trip was really good. The catamaran was great, and we stopped in some beautiful spots. Davide was good as usual - we saw Tatiana this time, and she was very helpful, letting us use their Sailclear login to move between Grenada and St Vincent with relative ease.

Dear Lee,
We had a fantastic week on The Bali 4.1 and I think you may be right about, “Once on a cat you never go back…” We found ourselves moored one night next to last years 45ft monohull and, while there was no doubt which would win a beauty contest and a purist sailing contest, were so glad to be purring in acres of space on the cat.
Istion were very efficient, friendly and helpful at every stage. Very grateful to you and them for letting us postpone the charter for two years running due to COVID. It was definitely a case of third-time lucky. Always a pleasure dealing with Top Yacht. We’ll be back.

Lee,
In answer to this, all I can say is that it was a great holiday and the charter company was one of the best I have dealt with. The yacht was a bit French in engineering quality but apart from that and a minor issue with the anchor light not working all was in good order. Would use you and the charter company again. We are already discussing next year’s adventures.

Lee,
Back a day and already got holiday blues!! The best holiday I have had in many a year. Thank you for your patience and advice over the last few years. My mate Richard, who recommended you in the first place, will be in touch soon to discuss another booking for us both!

Hi Lee,
I have to add that MG were so easy to deal with, really good little set up there! And would definitely use them again… it's their people that made all the difference and it was a very small and manageable marina, none of your Lefkas scrums - much preferred and your bang into the sailing area. The village is really ‘Greek’ and a great place to stay for a few days prior or post, you may want to do a deal with the Villas Balatsouras owners, it’s a cut above for sure! Thanks again, ping for next year!

Dear Lee,
Many thanks for your email. We had a great holiday aboard 'Foxy'. Esra was extremely helpful - contacting us when high winds were forecast [ although in the end, they didn't materialise! ] as well as helping to book a berth in Gocek Marina and then notifying us there was a 2-hour wait for refuelling on Friday! It was great knowing she was available if needed. Ibrahim, the boat owner was also extremely helpful, especially on the last day when we needed to check out / disembark promptly due to an evening flight. We would have no hesitation in recommending them both as well as your company.

Hi Lee,
Honestly, it was near perfect! EGG was great, the boat was ready and worked perfectly, EGG’s staff were on hand and super efficient both at the start and at the end. The weather and wind was great.

Hi Lee
We had a great time - more enjoyable sailing than Antigua (although we didn’t sail much due to the lack of wind). Tobago Cays is rather special. Davide was a very good base manager - a huge difference from Dream last year and I would definitely go back again. As for the boat, the extra size plus water maker and generator made a big difference to the trip. I’m not sure about charter plans next year but will get in touch as and when.

Lee,
Thanks for all you help. It was really good to overlap with a bit of what we did 25 years ago.