Dear Sirs,

  This is the first time after 15 years of reading your various magazines that I have bothered to contribute some information for other readers. 

  I recently purchased a second hand boat, a Wauquiez 40 Pilot Saloon in Nieuwport, Belgium, this is another story in itself. I needed this boat to be quickly transferred down to the Morbihan where my other boat a Moody 36 had already been sold and was waiting for me to arrive to clear all of my bits and bobs to the new boat. By using the internet and your magazine I found an organization called Skippers and Crew run by Jon Rose and his wife. They gave me very competitive and genuine easy to read quotation which I accepted, and advised them of the approximate dates for the delivery. Their service was exemplary, they arrived by foot, on time (looking slightly weary after a 3 mile walk), they then proceeded to check all the equipment on the yacht even though the surveyor had only just left. They produced up to date charts, electronics and took complete control of all matters nautical.

It was a pleasure to sail with them and it meant that I was able to spend all of my free time learning about my new craft and enjoying a good sail without the normal levels of responsibility. I highly recommend their service to any other yachtsmen who traditionally sail short handed, but is looking at a long crossing where youth and experience are required.  

  I would be grateful if you would print this article as I am sure many of your readers would benefit from this information.

  Should you require any further information my mobile telephone number is *************.

Kind Regards,

Tony Kelly

Thalasa. Elan 38. Delivered from southern Spain to Blyth . Fully Crewed. 

Thanks very much for sorting this delivery out while I've been away. Please tell the crew they did a great job as I know the weather was bad and the boat looks better than the day I bought it.

Chris Gregg

Symmetry, Beneteau 57. Delivered from Portsmouth to Villamora. Skipper only.

I usually don't get out of the office much but for this one I was requested personally and I have to say it was great. The yacht was brand new and the owners wanted a skipper to sail the first leg of their new adventure, for confidence more than anything. The photo to the left is of me watching the dolphins that  kept us company for a couple of days.

 The owners wish to remain anonymous.