March 24th. 2005, Bob Berkowitz& crew

The crew posing for Bob


Swimming Beauties


The crew including Bob and Annie


Bob's wife joined us upon arrival


They wanted a picture with the Captain

Bob wanted to do something special for his old friend from College. His friend's daughter, Stacy is here from D.C. on spring break with her friends. Bob invited them to spend a day sailing. He could not have ordered a better day. The wind was a friendly 10-15 K, from the East, the sky was clear. We sailed to Stiltsville, and on the way back they wanted to go swimming.,to them the water was lovely.
here is what they wrote:
Captain Asaad:
Thanks so much for this wonderful day. We had a great time, beautiful weather and enjoyed our chats. ( Stiltsville)
Water was warm for us northerners, DC girls. Thank you for the swim

Misty kline, Sharon Gale, Lori Jennings,Christie Hall, Erin McMahon, Stacy Bronstein, Annie and uncle Bob ( Washington DC and Houston TX )

March 23rd,2005, Jim Ariza's Family

Shari and Ashly


Soaking up the sun on the bow


Shari, Ashly, Carol and John


The happy crew after a day at sea

My good friend Jim Ariza called me to see if I am available for a day sail to accommodate his visiting cousin from Maryland. By 9 am we were under sail. The bay was hazy, with intermittent sun. We had good wind from the south. We sailed nicely with the main alone. The young ladys from Maryland, Ashly and Shari, spent most of the time on the bow soaking up the sun. John and carol stayed in the cockpit in the shade.

Here is what they wrote in the log:

We had an awesome time!
The weather was great .Thank you
The water was beautiful and it was so relaxing
Wonderful day and many thanks
Shari Gorga

March 20th.2005, PM, Doris and Eloisio Geraldi

Doris and Eloisio on the bow


Big smiles, Miami in the background


Doris enjoying the Bowsprit


The love birds


Robert called me from the Biltmore to book the RA for Mr. And Mrs Geraldi, who were here from Rio De Janeiro.
They came on time after my morning charter. They sat on the bow and took it all in. The wind was brisk from the East at 15 K. The sail was really delightful.
Here is what they wrote inspite of their limited mastery of the English language:
Today was unforgettable for me, thanks very much,
Doris

It was pleasant to know the captain Asaad, Thanks
Eloisio

March 20th. 2005, Am, Jeannette Nieuwenhuijs

Captain Mike and his guests on Nepenteh


Jeannette,Hanny and Lex


Jeannette, Eli and Beatrijs


All the crew upon arrival, all smiles

My good friend ,Captain Michael Del Marmol invited me to go in tandem with him to accommodate his friends and guests, for the morning sail. He wanted to go to No Name Harbor and raft up for lunch. We sailed towards No Name, but the wind was light, and it looked like time will not allow me to do the rafting at No Name and make it back for my 2 pm charter. So I suggested abandoning the original plan. Captain Mike suggested rafting up right there by the channel, reluctantly I agreed so I do not disappoint Mike's friends. While rafting, a motor boat wake had the boats rub each other and my rub rail on the port side got damaged. Well the good news, there was no structural damage, and no body got hurt. I did my best not to allow this to spoil the mood of the trip. The group had a good time and all of them wrote kind words in my ship's log.
Here is what they wrote:

Wonderful Day! Unfortunately a bit of wild west. All because of Mike the cowboy. Hope things will sort out, we are a bit worried about the damage done.
We did some paparazzi picture taking,
Jeannette Nieuwenhuijs

Great day, Thank you, Eli Reissner

Thank you very much, we loved the sail
Hanny and Lex Nieuwenhuijs

Thanks a heap for a delightful sailing day. Sailing in a sail boat after working on a 10,000 ton steamship is like flying a sailpane compared to an airplane.
The second oldest passenger, Fredrick Nieuwenhuijs

I had never thought to see Miami again after my visit last year, but here I am and I love every minute. Thanks a lot
Fredrika Nieuwenhuijs, (85) The oldest passenger on the ship

Also present was Beartijs de Waard

March 18th. 2005, Lorraine James,RCKB

Lorraine and Darrin on the bow 


What a big laugh 


The love birds 

Frank The Concierge at the Ritz Carlton of Key Biscayne recommended me to Lorena. She called me and arranged to take her friend Darrin Sailing. That was a surprise for him. He Came from Atlanta to celebrate their anniversary. It was a lovely evening, She had such a good time, she invited me to have a massage at the Spa of the Ritz. What a great gift from her.

Here is what she wrote:
Lorraine James and Darrin Howard, anniversary of two souls meant to be.

March 15th.Everything Miami, Star

Larysa helping raise the sail 


Terri on the helm 


Sherry on the helm 


Andy,Terri,Sherry and Larysa 


The happy crew upon arrival 

Michelle Revulta of the GMCVB, arranged for the crew of Star, The Entertainment information Station, of Toronto, Ontario, to come aboard the RA to experience a sailing outing on Beautiful Biscayne Bay. I was happy to welcome Sherry Greengrass the producer, Larysa Harapyn the host of the show and Andy Feige the photographer. Also came on board guest Terri Noyes. It was a very nice day, we sailed toward the bridge to have the city skyline in the background. The dolphins made a brief appearance to greet the Canadian guests.

Here is what they wrote in the log:

Dear Captain, Thank you for a wonderful morning
Larysa Harapyn

Captain Asaad, our sail was paradise- The perfect way to end a shoot.
Sherry Greengrass, Producer

Dear Captain, Thank you for a perfect ending to a glamorous week in Miami,
Terri Noyes

Captain, Thanks for letting us shoot on your sailboat. It made our day
Andy Feige

March 14th, Day 4 of the IBM Regatta

Rene,Louis,Lynn and Larry, a happy IBM crew 


The IBM crew on S.V. Gadzooks 


A stern View of Gadzooks 


Rene Bostic, What a smile 


Lynn Bovier and the Captain 


Lynn, I can do it alone 


The IBM crew on S.V. Como Tu 


The S.V. Como TU 


Lynn, Asaad and Louis on the helm 


The IBM crew and the Captain, upon arrival 

The weather was great, gentle breeze from the east. I had four lovely fun people to go sailing with. They helped me run the boat, and learned a little about sailing. We came in fifth place. Not too bad for a heavy vessel like RA.

Here is what my guests wrote:

Excellent day, excellent Captain, Relaxing and fun day,
Lynn Bovier

Being out sailing added more years to my life. The Captain is an excellent teacher. I had a great time.
Rene Bostic

Thanks for a wonderful time
Larry Edelstein

We had a great time! What an experience, I will check your web site
Louis Vitale

March 13th.2005, Ellen Book's B.Day Present

David, Judy, Ellen and Daniel, enjoying the sail 


Ellen Book and Judy Welch on the forward Deck 


Samrah Kati and Jean Roters, with Miami sky line in the background

This was a present for Ellen's 40th Birthday. She invited her friends, David and Judy Welch. I invited my roommate Jean Roters, and his colleague Samrah Kati. It was a very beautiful day, gentle 10 knots of wind. We just sailed across the bay and back into the channel.

Here is what Ellen Wrote:

What a peaceful, beautiful gift. Thank you very much
Daniel and Ellen Berger

Here is what Samrah Wrote:

Dear Asaad
Thank you for reminding me to enjoy my life
Samrah

Here is what Jean Wrote:
I can assure the reader that there are many good reasons to be Captain Asaad's roommate. Being invited occasionally to cruise on wonderful Biscayne bay is one of them. I am lucky to know Captain Asaad
Your friend Jean

March 11th, Day 3 of IBM regatta

S.V.Isle of View. It was Captain Terry's Birthday. He won the race


S.V.. Good Karma,


S.V. Elanor Margarit, Capt. David Marrison


S. V. Sylhouette, Capt. Michel Ribot.


S.V. Kiskeedee, Capt. Ellen Sokol


A close up of the action on Kiskeedee


S.V. Warrior II, Capt Albert Collado. Winner of the second place


S.V. Courage, Capt. John and Suzie Mattern

We had a reasonably good day for a race. The wind was 10-to 15 from the north east. We raced to marker 69 by the Rickenbacker bridge.
I will post some of the pictures of the boats and the crew.

March 9th. Brazilian Crew, IBM

Valeria Sokal of Brasilai,and the Captian, on the helm 


Valeria, Below deck, staying dry 


Happy crew upon arrival 

Lynn Reed called me from the Doral to arrange for special IBM users and executives from Brazil to go sailing. The weather was not very promising. She was hoping I can do something about the weather. I wish I could. All I could do is assure her that the bay never build big waves and that the RA is very strong heavy and comfortable boat, with plenty of sheltered areas for the guests to stay out of the weather. The trip went well and every body actually had a good time against all odds. Even the dolphins came out to entertain the guests. They all managed to stay dry below deck.

Here is what they wrote:

Thanks Captain and Toby for this very good ride. RA behaved very well. And we enjoyed the dolphin show.
Valeria Sokal, Brasilia, Brazil

It was really nice, even been so cold, especially for the dolphins.
Marco

March 7th.2005, 2nd.day of IBM Regatta

The race begins 


What a line up for an amazing start 


The race is underway, what a great race 



Action on Beverly Ann 


S.V. Beverly Ann. Capt. David Holland 


S.V. Good Karma, Capt. Barry Neiderheiser 


S.V. Night Wing, Capt. Malcom Miller Jones 


S.V. White Caps, Capt. Scott Thomas 


S.V. Samba Patie, Capt Harold Brandon 


S.V. Elanor Margarit, Capt.David Marrison 


S.V. Wind Dancer, Capt. Jim Haas 


Close up to Isle of View 


Isle of View, Capt. Terry Peter 


Close up to Courage 


S.V Courage, John& Suzie Mattern 

We had a great day racing on the bay. The weather was sunny and breezy, and a large number of boats decided to race. I went on the committee boat and took some great pictures. If you raced that day , chances are you will see your boat or yourself in above photos.

March 5th. 2005, The DHL Executives

Pam Stark on the helm


Pam, Rick,Jamila,and Nancy, on the Bow


Visitor from San Sabastain Spain, my good friend Toby Bermont


The happy crew upon arrival

The DHL executives came to enjoy a day of sail boat racing on the bay. All was organized except the wind. When we got out on the bay the wind was so light and variable , so we opted just to enjoy a pleasant sail. The sun was shining and the breeze was on and off. We did manage to get some sailing. The crew had a good time on the bow. Some tried their hand on the helm.

Here is what some of the guests entered on the ship's log:

Asaad, Thank you for a wonderful sailing day. What a perfect day
Nancy Furnes

Asaad, we had a wonderful time, Thanks
Jamila Bagalogul

Asaad, We had a great time, Rick and Pam Stark

March 4th,2005 First day of IBM regatta

S.V. White Caps, Capt. Scott Thomas, The winner of the regatta 


S.V. Warrior II, Capt. Albert Colado 


S.V. Beverly Ann, Capt. David Holland 


The Commitee boat, Capt Bill Bilsing and wife Carol 

A group of high powered executives of Big Blue came to to have a day of fun and exhalations on Biscayne Bay. The early hours of the day were a little on the wet and cool side. However as the day progressed, the weather cleared and the wind picked up. We had 12 to 15 knots of wind coming from the north. So we raced across the bay towards Key Biscayne. I took some pictures of the boats for the record.

March 2nd, ACLI, Reinsurance Executives

Reinsurance Executives, ACLI 


Captain David Allison on the helm 


Captain Brook Allison on the Helm

This is the annual meeting of the American Council of Life Insurers. The group comes to sail with me every year. I consider it a compliment that they look forward to sailing with me.

Here is what David and Brook Alison wrote :

A beautiful day sail. Not much wind but lots of sun, good company, good boat and a great Captain! A very relaxing day on the bay. Sunny light wind, fine weather, thanks.

Brook & David