Broker Review

Your overall star rating?: 5

How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?
THE YACHT WAS EXCELLENT

How would you describe your crew? Were they courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Accompanied you on your activities/land excursions? Wore uniforms and acted professionally?
THE CREW, JAMES AND MATHILDA WERE EXCELLENT!

Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?
THE FOOD WAS PHENOMENAL!

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?
THE CHARTER MET ANY NEEDS AND PLACES WE WANTED TO GO!

Additional comments about the yacht and the crew?: JAMES, THE CAPTAIN WAS THE BEST, VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF ALL FACETS OF SAFETY, PLEASURE, FRIENDLY- WE LOVED HIM! KEEP HIM FOREVER!

Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?:
YES
Did you like the area you chartered in?:
YES

Any additional thoughts about your charter experience?:
NEXT TIME WE WOULD LOOK INTO POSSIBLY FLYING INTO TORTOLA. THE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED US WAS EXCELLENT, NICK HERMAN DID A GREAT JOB ORGANIZING EVERYTHING TO AND FROM ST. THOMAS, ALSO, SHELBY OUR TAXI DRIVER WAS SO PROFESSIONAL AND NICE, GREAT EXPERIENCES WITH BOTH OF THEM.
SAM, OUR FAST BOAT CAPTAIN WAS EXCELLENT AND SAFETY WAS ALWAYS A PRIORITY.

Broker Review

My family just returned from an extraordinary vacation in the BVI”s. Our Yacht consultant, John helped plan the trip from our beautiful Leopard yacht called “Reach” to our amazing crew.
Captain James Minkley was a skilled sailing and yachting expert to Chef Matilda Kopra’s exquisite culinary dishes.
Capt. Jim had a great itinerary from popular spots to quiet getaways and Chef Matilda had the extra task of preparing gluten free meals that were delicious!

Both Capt.Jim and Chef Matilda were the highlight of the trip with their easy, beautiful personalities.

Thank you. We hope to be back.
Judith, Perrin, Max, Grayton and Will

Nothing Compares To This!

Dear James & Mathilda,

There are not enough words to express our gratitude for such a wonderful vacation and week together. We’ve done some great family vacations, but nothing compares to this!

The food & service were exquisite! We really appreciate the time you took to make every moment so special. Snorkeling, tubing, wake boarding, carrot cake, lasagna! All of it exceeded our expectations! Thank you for your calming & kind demeanor and for making us feel so comfortable!

We hope to be back for another trip with both of you!

Jack, Nancy, Jill, Scott, Meg & little Jack

A Trip Never To Forget

Dear James and Matilda,

On behalf of the Baers, Holzers and Louis, we want to let you know how much we enjoyed this past week.
You met everyone’s needs and met all of our expectations. You went above and beyond for all 6 of us.
It was a trip we will never forget!

Warm Regards,
Shari & Michael
Marsha & Gene
Robin & Alan

A Fantastic Week

We had the best time with James and Matilda- it was a fantastic week!!
Just wanted to say thank you and let you know they were truly amazing!
Best,
The Bylows

A Wonderful Adventure

James & Matilda,

Thank you so much for your kindness and patience (ha!) with us all week.

This has been such a memorable vacation for us all and it is largely due to you both! What a wonderful adventure you have given us and we are so grateful. With our boys getting older (17 yr + 19 yrs!), it has been a gift to us to “trap” them on a boat with us for a week 😉

Matilda – you are a top notch chef + everyone will be sad at dinners next week – thank you for all!

James – what a perfectly planned trip for us!!! I can’t believe I/we LOVED all your cocktails – thank you!

We wish you both happiness on all your future adventures in life.

Lots of LOVE – Graden, Leno, Whit & Jack K.

A Dream Trip

Dear James and Metilda,

What can I say? This was a dream trip that Michael and I have had for years.
Sure, the BVIs and the boat were fantastic, but it was both of you that made the trip. PERFECT!
On a scale of 1–10, this week has been a 12! I wish you both the best of luck this season and in all the years ahead. (You guys are so good, you don’t even need “luck”.)

This isn’t goodbye! We will hunt you down and do it again.

Thank you for making Michael’s 60th so memorable!

Love,
Shari & Michael B.

Matilda's Guest Reviews

Matilda is one of my favorite chefs on our flotilla. The food was amazing. She kept up with us and we would have missed out on a lot without her.

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This was our second charter with Matilda and she reminded us why we requester her. Caring, attentive and helpful at every turn. And the food was incredible! She noted when we weren’t feeling too hungry and adjusted the portions. She could not have done more.

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Matildaaaaaa! What a living legend. She crushed absolutely every meal. There was not a single thing our group didn’t at one point say “wow”! How are we not going to eat like this once we get home. Can’t say enough about her meals, but she is also such a nice and genuine person! Always made sure we were all good around the boat and we loved when her and the captain would party with us too.

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Could not have asked for a better chef. Matilda was the MVP of the week.

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Matilda is a gem! Her meals are to die for, and she is just the sweetest! She made sure to take care of us and we truly appreciate everything she did for us!

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This was my second time with Matilda and she exceeded all expectations. The menu she provided was beyond amazing. Her skills for making diverse, rich on flavor, and beautiful presentations is outstanding. She needs to share her knowledge with others. Her attention to detail and making sure we were all fed and satisfied makes her a unique host. I will return and will request Matilda as our chef.

The Time Of Our Lives

Dear James,- Jim – Jimbo – Captain and perfect Chef Nicola.
Words are truly not adequate to express how very much we have enjoyed this week aboard REACH. Evening cocktails and appetizers, amazing meals, incredible sunsets and stunning views.
Every day has been unique with touches that only an experienced crew like you two could plan. Knowing that we were in your capable hands only added to an EXTREME sense of relaxation!
The girls (10 & 12) have gained a new appreciation for independence, trying new things and living without electronics! and they so loved paddle-boarding and beach excursions with James.
Thank you for the time of our lives – we already miss you both – until we meet again.
Peter, Kim, Dane, Erin, Lucy

One For The History Books!

James and Nicola
What an adventure! Thank you for keeping us safe through the wind and waves. We enjoyed every moment of the food, boat, sun and water.
Swimming with the tarpon at night and sea turtles on our private beach in Caneel Bay was epic.
Nicola – the food was insanely delicious! Every bite should be in a 5 star restaurant. You have a real talent and I know your father would be proud. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

James – Thank you for taking us to all the awesome stops. Snorkeling in the caves that first day was something we will never forget. And your kindness to all those strangers that had gone adrift into the jetty or ran over their moorings. I hope the universe pays you back 100-fold for your generosity in getting them back on course.

Thank you for making our trip one for the history books! We were able to relax and enjoy every moment because we were in the best of hands.

Drew, Michelle, Maren, Kristen, Paul and Neil