Yacht Charter, Sailing Courses - Testimonials
This is a small selection of comments made on 'feed back forms' during our 2009 season. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we do!
'I have just completed a prep week and exam for Yachtmaster Offshore with Trysail. The whole experiance was outstanding and I'm thrilled to have learnt so much in such a warm and friendly environment. Your ability to teach us, build our confidence, and help us work as a tight team (all whilst providing excellent food) truly sets you apart
Also i thank you for maintaining such a strong focus on our individual as well as team needs. I have recommended you to friends and family and will continue to do so,' - Jasper (Yachtmaster) Sept 2009
'Perfect in every way. Great Weekend. Nothing was too much trouble' - Stuart (Start Yachting) Sept 2009
'I would recommend Trysail for everyone, absolute beginner upwards. What a fantastic introduction to sailing - even for chickens like me :) Great Company & Great Grub' - Jan (Start Yachting) Sept 2009
'Great Time - will defiantly recommend!! Thanks' - 'We all had a fantastic week, thanks Andy' - ' Overall, Excellent Experience!' - Chris, Colin & Duncan (Scillies Cruise) Sept 2009
'We had a brilliant time and cannot think of how the course could be improved. A big thank you to Mark who made it a very memorable couple of days for all of us.)' - Nicholls Family (Start Yachting) Aug 2009
'An excellent week, really loved Andy, enthusiastic, careful about what he was teaching and keen. Food was excellent & I really appreciated care taken to my wheat free diet! Andy provided a good range of challenging and more easy options and was keen to find learning opportunities. Very thorough' - Miranda (Day Skipper) July 2009
'I thoroughly enjoyed the course and have come away with a real passion for sailing and determination to complete my Day Skipper. I was really impressed with Trysail and appreciated the care and attention Andy gave to all of us. Whether cooking fantastic meals, dealing with nervous crew or patiently explaining for the 4th time how to do something! It was brilliant and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Trysail....in fact I already have.' - Kate (Competent Crew) July 2009
'Overall excellent. Impressive attention to Safety, so good that not much to improve on. Thoroughly recommend it and commend the instructor.)' - Dimitrios (Competent Crew) June 2009
'The course far exceeded my expectations. Andy was infectiously passionate and taught exceptionally well. I left having found a new love.' - Abi (Competent Crew) June 2009
'The instructor pays a lot of attention not only to teaching but also tries to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. He encourages the crew to work as a team making them all friend by the end of the course. This course gives you a great taste of a yachtsman's way of life! )' - Vitaliy (Channel Is Cruise) June 2009
This is a small selection of comments made on 'feed back forms' during our 2008 season. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we do!
'Could not fault it. Great time!' - Charlie (Day Skipper) March 2008
'5 Stars - Mark was energetic and enthusiastic. I really enjoyed the course' - Charlotte (Comp Crew) April 2008
'Fantastic week, Mark helped me through the preperation for my Yachtmaster exam with a realxed and good humoured approach. Thanks for a great week ;)' - Andrew (Yachtmaster) April 2008
'Great Yacht, well maintained and clean. Andy was very knowledgable, understanding and effective at communicationg. I couldn't recommend anything to improve the course!' Steve U (Day Skipper) May 2008
'We had a great week; food was excellent and enjoyed the pace of the course. The instructor was fun and relaxed, I hope to come on a mileage course next year' - Steve F (Day Skipper) May 2008
'I can speak for all the family when I say we had a wonderful time! All the girls did so well and made me very proud! Andy was extremely patient and knowledgeable Just what we needed before our Med. Charter' - Carpenter Family (Day Skipper/ Comp Crew) May 2008
'Wicked time Andy! Thanks mate' - Tom (Start Yachting) May 2008
'Can't imagine how this course could be improved! Fab food, company. Enjoyed the course and feel I have learned SO much. Thank you' - Jackie (Day Skipper) June 2008
'Excellent course + gourmet food as well - well done!' - Max (Day Skipper) June 2008
'Tigger was the best boat we have chartered so far; we'll see you next year...' Tony & Crew (Bareboat Charter) June 2008
'It was perfect!' - Carol (Channel Island Mileage Course) June 2008
'Fantastic Sailing, great weather, great company and great food!!' - Jane (Channel Island Mileage Course) June 2008
'Book me in for next year!' - Steve (Channel Island Mileage Course) June 2008
'Overall, I have very much enjoyed the course. Andy set a good atmosphere right from the outset, and was very knowledgeable' - Chris (Day Skipper) June 2008
'An Amazing Week! - I'm Hooked and can't wait to come back to do more!! Thanks' - Mel - (Comp Crew) June 2008
'As this was my first time on a boat I feel the course was great! I don't how you could improve the course as it was run very well. The webpage needs a bit more for women. All the meals we brill nothing like what I expected. Thank you.' - Rose (Comp Crew) June 2008
'I did not know what to expect, had images of a bit official (sailing pomp!)But Andy makes you feel at ease and relaxed immediately. When you feel relaxed from the off I feel you can learn quicker. He also has humour to make it feel like a holiday around the teaching. If I decided to do another course I wouldn't go anywhere else. We will recommend Trysail. Cheers' - Ray (Day Skipper) June 2008
'Mark was great, learnt a bucket load and caught fish! Would like better wet gear.' - Stewart (Day Skipper) June 2008 (Sorted Stu, 12 brand new sets of quality gear bought after this comment! Thanks mate - we love feedback)
'I enjoyed the course, learnt what I needed to learn and more. The instructor was keen to exchange his knowledge and in a professional manner. Food was excellent' - Nigel (Comp Crew) July 2008
'Given me the confidence to enter the exam where initial self estimates were low. Able to confidence and knowledge to go further. Thank you Mark' - Al (Yachtmaster) July 2008
'Everything was excellent, and Andy made it a real pleasure to learn. He deserves 3 stars on all counts' - Elsa July 08
'Would have loved another day - But very much surpassed my first time experience - Cliff (Start Yachting) August 2008
Great week, so many fond memories. Thank you' - The Mills Family (Skippered Charter) August 2008
'Beats driving an ambulance! Thanks for a great week Andy, I have learnt so much.' - Andy (Day Skipper) August 2008
'Dear Andy, Peter and Mark - Just to thank you for an excellent course. Best wishes David' (Yachtmaster) Sept 2008 (via email)
'Andy was an excellent tutor - very patient and intuitive' - Sharrow (Start Yachting) Oct 2008
'Great Experience with variety + amazed how much learn in short time' - Trevor (Start Yachting) Oct 2008
'Perfect course with a perfect outcome! Thank you Trysail, after trying other sailing schools, I would recommend you every time!' - John (Yachtmaster) Nov 2008
