October 31, Halloween, 2004,Marcel Bard and Renata

The love birds, Marcel and Renata 


Everybody undersail 


Renata in her belly dancing costum 


The happy crew upon arrival 

My good friend Marcel brought his beautiful bride Renata and several of his friends from the Lank Mark group. We had trouble getting to the marina because the president was having a rally at the convention center. But once we all arrived, the trip was great. Here are some of the comments of the crew :

A beautiful day and wonderful friends
Robert Schwartz

I had lots of fun
Amanda Guerra

I had a wonderful and relaxing evening
Maria Guerra Perez and Jo Perez

It was great, I am happy I went in this trip and it was fun, Thank you very much
Jasmine Guerra
Edna, Eric , Marcel and Renata, "The Bards"

Had a wonderful Halloween outing. We all dressed up and had fun, food and drinks
Thanks Captain Asaad
Marcel and Renata

October 30th. 2004, Cary Finly and crew

Cary, the family and friends 


Marcus and Michelle 


The grouop on the dock 

Cary Finly, wife Koni, John, Hope , Ginger and Malcom. Ginger found me in the yellow pages. They originally booked me for the weekend when hurricane Frances came. So this is a hurricane check sail. The weather was great and we all had a good time. I had Marcus and Michelle on board as crew. Malcom who is from South Africa had a great time.

Here is what Malcom wrote:
A sublime day on Bsicayne Bay with good friends and delicious South African and French Champaign. Locking forward to the next Time
Malcom

October 29th,2004, Jim Whaler

Jim on the helm, and Scott



Jim, Scott, Debbie and Tracy 


The crew and the Captain


Jim , Scott, Debbie and Tracy - Scott came from California to visit Jim. Jim decided to take them sailing. They are all great sailors. They actually sailed the boat. The weather was great and we heard alot of their sailing adventures.

Here is what they wrote on my log:
Our thanks to Captain Asaad for a beautiful sunset cruise on the bay. The ship, weather and company were lovely. What a value. We will be back.
Jim Whaler

October 23rd, Bryce and Kevin Schreiber

Kevin, Asaad and Gianfranco


The happy couple


Kevin and Bryce on the bow Sprit

A lovely couple who found me on the internet.They came all the way from Pompano to sail with me. This was a birthday present from Bryce to Kevin. His 34th birthday. He had no idea where he was going. We left about 4 pm, sailed by Key Biscayne and Stiltsville. There was alot of activity at Stiltville. Dick's house had a party, and few others had some activities. One house had a brand new blue paint job and that was good to see. The wind was up and down, varied from 22K to only 5, but for the most part it was a breezy day. A great day to teach Kevin how to sail. He really did a great job. By the end of the day he was steering RA like a natural. They hope to make sailing part of their life. We came back to the dock shortly after 10 pm. What a great sail! I wish them all the best.

Here is what Bryce wrote:
Let us start off with the stil boat is absoulutely beautiful. Our Captain Asaad is as professional and friendly as you could possibly get. He has the knowledge and the know how to make a great voyage as he did for us. This will be my husband's most memorable birthday ever.
Thank you
Kevin and Bryce

October 22nd. The Murphy's and the Apple's

Maureen Murphy on the helm 


Captain Asaad and the birthday lady 


The Apples, Esther, Larry, Nina and Marcel h


Michael and Ann O'Conner 


John and Moreen Murphy,Michael and Ann O'conner and The Captain 


Esther Apple on the helm 


Esther and Larry Apple on the helm 


The, Irish Gang, The Apples and the Captain back to the dock happy 

John Murphy , The GM of the Great Mutiny Hotel and his family who came from Irelad were on Board.
Here is what John Wrote:
Thanks very much, we had a great time, and enjoyed the trip very much. Best Regards
The Irish Gang.

Also on board were the Apple family, celeberatin Esther's birthday.
Here is what Esther wrote:
I had a beautiful sail on my birthday with Captin Asaad and crew. I never knew that turning 55 could be so wondrful. Thank you Captain Asaad.

October 17th. 2004 Anthea and Ramy

Anthea and Ramy  


The Love birds on the bow 


Anthea and Ramy Corona Time 

Anthea got my name from Harry at the Sonesta. She arranged the sailing trip to celebrate Ramy's Birthday. Ramy Sultan Just turned 51. Harry told me to stock the boat with Coronas for Ramy.
The weather was great,and we all had a good time.
Here is what Anthea wrote:
Beautiful sail for Ramy's birthday 51 years today. Anthea turned him on to sailing, now he is hooked. Yes Anthea and Ramy will be seen on the bay. Look for the blond with the dark man and all smiles
Anthea Hancock

October 16th, 2004 Joseph Strzelec and Mary Anne Laughlin

Mary Ann Steering The Boat 


Jo teaching Mary Ann how to steer 


The Love Birds 


Having Fun 


Back to the business of sailing 


Mary Ann Steering The Boat 


Jo and Mary Ann 0n the Helm 

A lovely couple from New York, he is a dairy farmer, and she is a Cardiac Nurse. New wonderful relationship. Looking to start a new exciting life that includes sailing in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. He wanted to learn how to sail, so I tried to give them a sailing lesson aboard the RA. It was a beautiful fall cool day with brisk 10-15 Knots of wind.

Here is what Mary Anne wrote:
To our Captain-
You and our experience today was much more information and fun than we imagined. See you on the "Net" (wink-wink)
Mary Ann Laughlin.

Here is what Jo wrote:
Great Day! Great Instructor!. Hope to be back Soon
Joe S.

October 8th. 2004, The Zillman clan

Kathryn, Rev. Marcus, Rev. Melissa, Rebecca and dad Marcus  


Captain Asaad and Marcus 


Rebecca and Kathryn soaking in the sun on the RA 

My mentor and very special friend Senior Dr. Marcus Zillman, finally decided to bring his Daughter Kathryn, and his son Rev. Marcus II and wife Rebecca, also came along Rev. Mellissa Pisco.

It was really windy, we had a very nice sail, the girls got a little sun burn.

Her is what Rev. Marcus II wrote:
What a great sail!, the weather was beautiful and the sky line was amazing.
Thank you Captain Asaad for a perfect day! God Bless.

Rev. Marcus II

And here is what Marcus Zillman Sr. wrote:

It is always a distinct pleasure to sail on the sailing yacht "RA" with Captain Asaad! Especially with my son and his wife as well as my youngest daughter! Having family members participate in the relaxation and great majesty of Biscayne Bay on board the "RA" speaks volumes for itself and really no additional verbiage would give the appropriate justice to the event! Thank you again Captain for a truly wonderful sailing on beautiful Biscayne Bay in your one of a kind sailing yacht "RA" and allowing my family to participate in this "memory keeper event"!

Marcus

October 6th. Night, Eddy Shmueli and Friends

Odali, Gritit, Eddy and Alan 


Odali, Gritit, Gali, Eddy, Alan and Michael 


The group upon arrival to the dock 

My old Friend Eddy decided to take his guests from Israel and Hialeah and Aventura for a night sail. It was a gorgeous night. The wind was 20 knots. We raised only the main. We all had a great time.
Here is what Eddy wrote:
Thank you Captain Asaad for a wonderful trip on Biscayne Bay. For many of us, it was our first time on a sail boat and it was much better that our expectations. Thanks again,hope to see you soon.

October 6th.2004, Sal Hazday and PeopleSoft

Flavia, Sal and Angeles on the Bow 


The Happy Trio 


Sal and Flavia 


The Group 


The Group having Fun 

Sal Hazday and old customer brought his friends with PeopleSoft® who came from all over South America for a conference in Miami. They all are software attorneys. The weather was great. We managed to avoid the patches of rain on the bay. Good time was had by all.
Here is what Sal wrote:
Dear Asaad:
We had a great time. What a way to relax, We will see you soon
Here is how Sal listed his guests:
Alex(Ale), Sal(Billy), Angeles(Shakira), Flavia(Britney) and Rey(Grandpa)

October 2nd, GMCVB, UK & Portugese reporters

The group refreshed after a day at sea


Karen and two journalists on the Helm 


U K Reporters on the Bow of the RA 

Suzie Sponder of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau requsted Captain Asaad to host 7 reporters from England and one reporter from Portugal to go sailing aboard the RA. She ordered a delicious breakfast for the group, and further more she arranged for fantastic sailing conditions, clear blue skies and 15-20 knots of wind from the east. Unfortunately Susan could not be with us, but Karen Tippett of First PR Consultancy was the hostest with the mostest looking after our Guests.
Those in the above pictures are:

Ginny McGrath, Richard Walden, David Allsop, Dominic Byrne, Zoe Hill, Amy Hughes, Jane Parritt from the UK , Duarte Carlos From Portugal and Karen Tippett of First PR Consultancy

Here is what they wrote about their experince:

A very enjoyable and restful experience. Better than airconditioning

From 8 UK journalist and one from Portugal