August 15th, 2009 - Gary Senk

Captain Asaad was kind enough to sponsor a Dale Carnegie Coach cruise. After the horrible weather last night I thought we might need a rain date but we had beautiful weather this evening. Clarisa and Maritza will be happy to go again if we have a makeup session for those of you who could not attend.

August 14th, 2009, Eric Lawrence & Family

Eric and Susan wanted to do something special and fun, so they Bid on my donated sailing Cahter at the Gala of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. They also wanted to share the day with their family , Eddie and Audrey who were here from Ney York.
Here is what Eric wrote in the LOG
"Captain Asaad: Thank you very much for a fun and relaxing sail. You are a great Captain. I look forward to our next sail and will recommend your boat cruises/ sails to my customers and friends, Mot sincerely, Eric and Susan Lawrence"

Diana and Family, Brazil, August 12th, 2009

Diana, Daniella David and Miguel, came all the way from Brazil. Miguel is attending a conference sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Diana and Daniella are busy Shopping, and sight seeing. Sailing on Biscayne bay was one of their Priorities. We had a great sail and they all had a good time, Here is what Diana wrote:
"Thank you for the nice trip"

August 11th, 2009. PM, Marsha and Family

Marsha , Steve , Mike and Jim, came aboard to enjoy n afternoon sail. My daughter Amira came aboard as a crew. we had a great sail and fun was had by all. Here is what Marsha wrote:
" What a relaxing experience. we loved it", Marsha, steve, Jim & Mike

August 11th, 2009. PM, Marsha and Family

August 11th, 2009, Natasha Orentis & Max

Natasha and her Boyfriend and her son Max Just moved recently to Miami. They decided to check out what Miami has to offer. Sailing on Biscayne bay sounded like a wonderful thing to do:
Here is what Natasha wrote in the Log:
"We have been looking for a wonderful way to relax here in Miami, a way to clear our minds and enjoy each other, the bay and now a new friend. Despite a few small showers our experience was priceless and the warm and friendly captain made it a memory we will treasure for ever. I hope to be back very soon, Thank you, Natasha"

July 31st 2009, Tricia Blash and friends

They have been getting together to have a fun activity for the last 26 years. Once a month same group of ladies. When Anna told her mother about sailing on Biscayne bay on the sailing vessel RA, they all decided it will be a great new experience. There were two sailors on board, Linda and Janet. they helped sail the boat. Leslie came aboard and played hostess and brought the food and wine, the weather could not be any better. We all had a great time.
Here are some of their own words:
" Sailing with Captain Asaad was a delight. The loudness of the city was replaced with the softness of the sea. The air was a reflection of the water and we all felt the peace.Thanks, and Leslie was wonderful"
"There was no lovelier way to spend a Friday afternoon than to take a sail on Asaad's boat! The air, the company all of it was delightful, Thank Asaad, Judy"
" Oh Captain my Captain, Thank you for a most wonderful view of Miami.The only way it should be seen, from the sea. It was delightful, Merci, Merci, Tricia"

July 25th, 2009, Nader & Lesly abdelsayed

Nader who happen to be from my home country, Egypt was here with his lovely wife Cindy, from Vegas. Our first attempt to leave the marina was aborted with heavy rain. So we came back to the dock and had some refreshments and visited withe each other, then there was a lull, and Cindy decided to go for it. I invited Joseph who is here from France to come aboard as a crew. I have to admit that my guests and my crew really made the best out of what many Miami ans will consider foul weather. Nader said we really like the rain, we don't get any in Vegas. Several times we experience zero wind, then the wind pics up to 20, or 25 knots, amazing weather conditions. thanks to RA and Joseph and the gentle nature of Biscayne Bay, we all had a great heavy weather sailing experience. here is what Cindy wrote in the log
" What a beautiful excursion. We had some rain and clouds, even the wind was quiet and then pumped up to 25 knots! It was graceful and beautiful. Gorgeous boat, beautiful harbor and scenery and wonderful people, Thanks so much, we loved it! Cindy and Nader"

July 24th. 2009, Carrie Zack & Friends

Carrie Zack , who is an event and a lifestyle Planner,was here from California staring her business in the area. She wanted to see what Miami really has to offer. She suggested organizing a promotional outing aboard the RA, on Biscayne Bay. I also invited Jessica and Rodrigo who is celebrating his 40th Birthday. Richard and Jeile of Go Live Miami were aboard and did some great Video. It was the first time for Maribel Rivera of the Miami Herald to go sailing, My daughter Isis was also on board. She and Jeile were class mates, what a coincidence.
We did have some good weather, and we really timed it well, as the rain started right after we docked the boat.
Here is what they wrote in the ship's log
"Beautiful time with great weather and great people! Yay Captain, Maribel Rivera, the Miami Herald"
After some years with dry feet I got to celebrate my B-day sailing , what a treat, Thanks Captain! Rodrigo"
Richard Fendelman was here and you can see the video on http://www.golivemiami.com
Namaste, Richard"
Captain Masoud! what a wonderful morning on RA with great group of new friends. Here is to many more trips on the ocean, celebrating many events & milestones, Best Carrie"

July 15th. 2009, Mike & lapaix, Ivory Coast visitors

Francois, the chief Concierge of the Conrad Hotel suggested to mike to take a ride on our great Biscayne Bay. The weather was just wonderful. I also invited my friend Leslie to come aboard as a first mate. It was really great that Leslie came because she gave them a lot of tips of places to go and clubs and restaurants for them to check out. We thought that Lapaix is a model, but she is actually studying Law in Paris, while Mike is studying marketing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Here is what Lapaix wrote in the log:
" Awsome time with Captain Asaad and Leslie. We really enjoyed, we will be back very soon. Hope to see you in Paris. Lapaix & Mike"