What a wonderful, fantastic and totally unbelievable experience we shared on our sail with Jake and Maia on the magnificent A3!
They were unbelievable, and we were totally blown away by Maia's culinary expertise.
And I'm not just speaking of my experience, but the comments of the other three couples with us as well.
Jock H
- A3 Charter Guest
We just returned from a fabulous BVI sailing trip on the A3 with Jake and Maia! What an incredible trip.
Captain Jake took us to wonderful islands and gave us the experience of a lifetime! He was so knowledgeable about everything Virgin Islands! He was an excellent captain and handled the boat perfectly. Jake also made us some incredible drinks!!! Be sure to ask him to mix up his Painkiller recipe!!
Maia was the most accomplished chef we’ve ever had! Every meal was spectacular and her presentation was like being in a 5 star restaurant for breakfast lunch and dinner!
The boat was fully provisioned and ready to go as soon as we arrived. The cabins are great too with comfortable beds! The amenities on this cruise exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to sail again with this crew on the A3!!!
Susan and Jim
- A3 Charter Guest
Sailing aboard A3 was the best sailing experience I have had to date. The boat and crew working together made it a grand experience. The boat was very comfortable and equipped with all the toys. The cabins were spacious with great storage and large comfortable beds.
The crew, Jake and Maia, were outstanding. Their mission was to ensure you had a wonderful time and we did. Each meal was a masterpiece! Maia’s culinary skills were off the chart. Every little detail was addressed, presentation and tablescape included.
Thank you, Jake and Maia for an incredible voyage aboard A3.
Debbie H
- A3 Charter Guest
When I first read the reviews, I was a little skeptical. 98% five star? Really?
However, after a week aboard A3 with captain Jake and chef Maia, our group of four couples were believers!
Three of the couples in our group have been sailing together for the last 12 years, usually chartering in the BVI, Windward‘s, Greece, Croatia and Italy. None of the cats we chartered compared to A3 in terms of comfort and layout. I normally bring a queen sized air mattress to put under the mattress in our cabin, sort of like box springs. That was not necessary on A3 since the bed was extremely comfortable. The cabin and head were ample in size, with more than ample storage. The flybridge seating, salon and aft dining area were all well laid out , with refrigerators at each location, and a sink and icemaker in the aft dining area. Perfect!
Captain Jake was personable, and a knowledgeable seaman and dive master. He makes a dangerously good painkiller or lime-in-da-coconut and was a serious competitor in any game from corn hole to dice games. Chef Maia, though, stole the show! From the lobster rolls awaiting us when we boarded, to the chocolate croissants she prepared the morning of our departure, her meals were delicious, mostly healthy and beautifully presented.
We would all jump at the chance to sail with this crew again!
Many thanks to Jake, Maia for a delightful week!
Sandy S.
- A3 Charter Guest