SOGGY DOGGY | 2019

Jon and Suzanne,
Thank you both so much for an awesome week here in the BVIs.  
Jon- thank you for keeping us safe during such a weather laden week. 
Suzanne- thank you for being such a great hostess and amazing chef. We had such a great family trip! Thanks for making 
Laurie's birthday so special.  

Thank you for making the most out of a not so great weather event.  It did make it exciting! We were happy to be safe in the
marina!  We loved it all. Best snorkeling ever, sights, The Baths, Hog Heaven, Sandy Spit, Bitter End (heard so much about it). 
Hope to be back one day! Please come up to NH!

Thank you so much for making this such a memorable charter experience.  We couldn't imagine a better introduction to the BVI's.
Thank you for being such wonderful tour guides!
Jon- thanks for your masterful strom navigation.
Suzanne- thanks for never letting us go hungry- all your meals were extravagant!
Thank you both for bringing us to top notch snorkeling spots- we even saw an octopus!  We hope to be back soon and wish you a fun and safe
remainder of the season.

Dave, Laurie, Diana and Sydney Fontaine

To Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,
Wow, wow, wow... from the stateroom to the top deck, we loved it all.  We felt like we made good friends in just one week!
The whole trip was a PEAK!  Thank you for all the great suggestions on new experiences and we have never eaten so well on ANY
vacation. You guys are an awesome team!  Best wishes and prayers for this season and for your future seasons. Happy 5th anniversary!

Marv & Joy Veltkamps
Michigan

We have traveled to many parts of the US and other parts of the world but I must say this adventure is right up there as a trip of a lifetime!!
Captain Jon’s sailing resume and lifetime experiences in the BVI made us feeling safe and in good hands along with his life long experiences in the BVI providing us with island history we could never experience with another charter. Chef Suzanne was an absolute delight and her culinary expertise provided high end dining well beyond our expectations! She was also very considerate of Joy’s vegetarian life style choices as well as special meal preparation for my type 1 diabetes. Every meal was beautifully plated and so delicious.
Probably the coolest thing of the week was the friendship we developed with Jon and Suzanne. Joy enjoyed snorkeling, paddleboarding and touring the Baths and Suzanne was right there eagerly participating right next to Joy in all of these activities. Jon and I also spent memorable time sharing our professional and personal backgrounds and I certainly learned a lot about sailing a vessel like SOGGY DGGGY.
Their care for detail and upkeep for the vessel was apparent at all times and I can assure you that SOGGY DOGGY is in excellent hands with the two of them as your crew!
Thanks for providing us the vacation of a lifetime!
-Marv & Joy

Thank you, Captain Jon, steady and true
Capable and conscientious in all that you do
With expert hands and a watchful eye
You guided our journey by sea and by sky.

Tipsy's and Soggy Dollar, both sunlit and sweet
Perfect stops, each a Caribbean treat
Marina Cay sparkled, the caves were divine
Every stop was a memory, perfectly timed.

And Chef Suzanne, what a gift you are-
Talented, warm, a true culinary star
With gracious care and a generous heart,
You spoiled us daily with edible art.

Together you made this week something rare-
A voyage filled with joy, intention and care
With deepest thanks and gratitude sincere
We thank you and wish you a happy new year!

-Carolyn, John, Anders, Michael & Evie B

BVIs Hellos and Goodbyes
To Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,

You plotted our course and laid our our plan
We set sail from the harbor at West End
To spend a whole week with our best friends
The sights, cold drinks and great food we did eat
Not much we could ask for, not more could be beat
Clear blue water to swim in, soft white sand that we walked on
Early evenings we'd set in, Debbie up with the dawn
Long days, Carib for Dave and Jamie with her Gin & Tonics
Swim up dinner at Pizza Pi
The guys jumping off Willie T's
The Bitter End, a beach and hopes we'd get back
If by Hobie Cat, Craig would have to learn how to tack
The time passed too soon and at Red Hook we will part
But with the Bolgers and Smiths, keeping you in our hearts.

Thank you for everything! Fantastic getaway! Awesome vacation! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Dave, Jamie, Craig & Debbie

Thank ya'll, thank ya'll, thank ya'll!
We had such an AMAZING time. The both of you did a wonderful job...all our meals were excellent and Captain Jon took such good care of your 'Southern Crew'. Skeeter and I know the amount of behind the scenes work that goes into this and we really appreciate the time and effort ya'll put into taking care of us!
Fair winds and following seas!

Pat & Skeeter
Pascagoula, MS

Captain Jon & Chef Suzanne,
Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime. When we booked our trip, I had no idea what to expect, but once we boarded the boat and got started, it felt like home. The food was delicious and the company was fabulous. I can't wait to recommend it to everyone we know. We appreciate both of yall's grace with our guys and great conversations. This was the most relaxing trip we've ever had. Thanks for taking great care of us. Hopefully, we will see ya'll again.

Nikki & Cato
Clayton, GA

Wow! What a trip of a lifetime!
Thank you both for the amazing hospitality, meals, conversation and grace. We all had the best time and will be sharing our experience and stories for the rest of our lives! It will truly be hard to beat this experience. You make a great team and we felt safe and confident in your abilities. The boat was so nice and comfortable. Every aspect of the trip was excellent. Thank you again!

Bo and Laura
Clayton, GA

Yacht Yacht Birthdays!
A once in a lifetime birthday trip! We had a blast mixing friends and making new ones with Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne.  The trip could not have been better and would not have been the same without them. All the little touches they did from the remembrance dinner to the birthday decorations made the trip what it was and something to always remember.
Thanks for everything and we can't wait to see where you end up next.
Kim (Colorado)
Emma (Hawaii)
Michelle (California)
Heather (Illinois)
Ashley (California)
Brie (New York)

What a great week! We loved it all- the snorkeling, the Baths, the caves, the awesome beach bars- especially Tipsy's and Soggy Dollar!  We also loved seeing and meeting some of the sweet locals of the BVI that you have built relationships with. Ya'll are the best!
Tom and Colleen

What an amazing time we had from snorkeling the caves to Anegada, the Baths, enjoying the beach at Jost Van Dyke, Sydney's Peace & Love and our last day at Mongoose Junction. Hard to pick a favorite.
We loved watching Jon and Suzanne's teamwork and appreciate them sharing their knowledge of the islands and Soggy Doggy.
Chris and Leslie

Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,
The "POS in Style" wanted to take a moment to thank you for a fantastic trip! It was truly a memorable experience. The scenery was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed every spot you took us to with White Bay being our favorite! Thank you especially for keeping for our bellies full and us very "hydrated"! Your bushwackers are the best! Your hospitality and attention to detail made the whole trip perfect!  Cheers!
The Hamiltons
The Whitefields
The Schrimshers

Captain Jon and Suzanne,

Thank you for one of our favorite family vacations! It has incredible sights, sounds and savoring... all in just one week. We have seen ridiculously beautiful beaches, water in all shades to turquoise and amazing creativity in fish and coral. I have heard much laughter from my guys that fills my heart! And of course, the sound of the waves! We have tasted amazing food and drinks that we never have at home.

You both have the gift of serving, but in different ways.  Captain Jon, you are always eager to teach and share your knowledge to the next generation of sailors and are so patient with them! I have always felt safe on this boat, rain or shine because I know you are confident in all situations. Thank you for always being willing to go the extra mile to ensure we're seeing all that we wanted to see!

Suzanne, your love for people is evident in your love for cooking. Your hard work in the kitchen brought us together around the table to enjoy new cuisine and share our day.  You served us all day and rarely sat down, but I have to think that brings you joy to see family and friends enjoying each other! Thank you for all the planning and preparation it takes to pull off all the delicious meals. We will be starting a new tradition of making our own pizza night! Such a fun night!

Thank you again for an outstanding trip! Hope to see ya'll again. When you're visiting Arkansas, come find us on our water!!

Love,
Fred, Karen, Trey and Andrew
Little Rock, Arkansas

Captain, Jon and Suzanne,

Thank you for the great adventure! This was our first experience like this and you did not disappoint. Your effort to accommodate was truly appreciated and noticed. Every day was a new adventure and a lot of laughs. We like to learn and you both are great teachers- that says a lot!
Suzanne, your chef skills were awesome and seemed almost too easy, haha.
Jon, thanks for all the patience. Stay tuned – could see everyone again?

Steve and Alicia, the Arkansas travelers.

Captain Jon, Chef, Suzanne,

This week was truly amazing. The islands we visited, the sunrises, the sunsets, my special birthday week. It will be tough to top this next year.
The food was awesome, the drinks, the desserts and appetizers. Your knowledge of the islands and where to go with me this experience special. Hope you will come visit on your way up 75 north in Texas. Thank you for everything you did for us to make this week special. Once in a lifetime trip.
Jan and Greg

What an incredible week The Harrells and Romanos had on Soggy Doggy.  Sitting around the table on our last dinner together along with Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne, we each shared our individual highs and lows. It was abundantly clear that trying to come up with any lows was a real challenge. We collectively agreed that our first day on the boat was self-inflicted!!

Despite being limited to the USVI (passports on our end) and some unseasonably high winds, Jon and Suzanne pulled out all the stops to ensure a fantastic memory making experience for the entire family! We swam, snorkeled, hiked the ruins, had a lily pad party, shopped and ate our face off both on the boat and on land. A standout experience for everyone was when we visited Mongoose Crossing and Suzanne finagled a highly coveted reservation at Morgan's Mango, we witnessed a tandem night swim and true "eye of the tiger" moment to retrieve the dinghy before heading back to the boat.

Staying with Jon and Suzanne feels like you're staying with family.  THANK YOU so very much for helping create this bonding experience for our family (and baby-to-be) on board! We'll never forget it and have already begun plans for our next excursion!

Lauren, Jimmy, Pete, Linda, Dan and Tanya

Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,

Thank you for the amazing journey.  Our family enjoyed this trip immensely. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to make wonderful memories as a family. We will never forget the beautiful beaches, snorkeling, the kids' jumps at Willy T's and the delicious food that Suzanne prepared daily.  Suzanne Rocks!!! Captain Jon is the best Captain in all of the Virgin Islands. We can't wait to see 'Captain Babe's Spicy Margs' at our local grocery store soon.
We don't want to leave!
Thank you both!

Ricardo, Maria, Adrian, Chloe, Sebas and Christy

BEST VACATION EVER!
Perfect balance of adventure, exploration, fun, family time, sunsets and relaxation. Soggy Doggy and her crew were great and we loved the tandem sail with One Love. HIghlights included snorkeling Christmas cove, swimming with sea turtles, and cocktails at Tipsy's!

Thanks for everything and we look forward to being back someday.

Ryan, Suzy, Riley, Mitch, Jessie and Chase

Wow! What a trip of a lifetime! This was definitely on our bucket list but so much more than we ever expected! From snorkeling to the Soggy Dollar and everything in between, this was one of our favorite trips!

Suzanne and Captain Jon~ you two are the best! The food and navigation were top-notch and we couldn't have asked for better friends to spend the week with. Thank you from all of us~ hope to see you again soon!

Love,
Melinda, Bart, Kitty, John, Yasmina and Stephen

Captain Jon and Chef Suzanne,

Your work ethic and teamwork made our trip stress free and beyond enjoyable.  You both worried about details so we didn't have to.  Jason, Sarah, Troy and I had more time to enjoy each other's company because of your planning and organization. You are living the life most can only dream of.  I appreciate you sharing a bit of that with us.

May safe journeys be ever in your future.

Steve K.

Soggy Doggy Crew~

It is heartwarming to witness friends who plan, execute and then LIVE the life they intended. And I do appreciate the opportunity to share a few legs of that journey with you.  Your guests are grateful for the "above and beyond" attitude you have for each one of us. From foods to stops, activities and music, you always went out of your way to customize the trip and make it genuinely unique.

Until we meet again, wishing you the very best in all of your future travels.

Troy K.

Captain Jon & Chef Suzanne,

Thank you for our amazing week full of adventures from exploring The Baths to sailing to/from Anegada. I believe we hit all the hotspots in the BVI but I know we have a ton more to explore next time!  We had a tough group with food likes and dislikes but Chef Suzanne did an amazing job offering selections that catered to everyone's tastes!

It's sad that we are on our last day but so happy we have wonderful memories to take home with us!

Thank you both!
Melissa, Brad, Kim, Lyle, Kathy and Don

Wow! This trip was life changing. Words just can't justify how magical and beautiful the USVI's and BVI's are. My favorite was The Baths! Thank you for everything, Jon and Suzanne!!!

Jaime, Sean and Maura H.

This vacation was the most eye opening experience with the immense beauty the islands have to offer.  Willy T's was my favorite experience because of the upbeat environment. Every place we visited was beautiful and the entire trip was incredible.  Captain Jon and Chef/First Mate Suzanne were incredible, so welcoming and just delightful people. They made the trim a million times better.

Jack H.

It's hard to put into a few words all we are feeling right now. This has been a trip that will remain in our memories for a lifetime. Watching our family relax, spend quality time together and have a ton of fun was so heartwarming. We felt so safe with Captain Jon at the helm and Chef Suzanne kept all our dietary needs met and at the same time made delicious and beautifully presented meals.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Love,
John and Jean H.

Dear Captain Jon and Amazing Suzanne,

We could not have picked a better crew and had a more incredible experience in the USVI's and BVI's!  Celebrating Amie and Suzanne's birthdays... every stop was incredible.. Every meal and snack was incredible! The tradition of Captain's happy hour was so much fun!  The Baths and private concert in Christmas Cove were the highlights!

You made our week so special.  Thank you so much!

Dave, Nicole, Amie & Brock

Captain Babe and Chef Suzanne

Where to even begin... this week far outshone anything we could have imagined. It absolutely turned into a trip of a lifetime and we cannot thank you enough for making it such an amazing week. From visiting different islands, snorkeling and just sailing around to being TOTALLY nurtured and taken care of by Suzanne. You make a wonderful team and we are grateful to have been taken care of by you BOTH!!

Much gratitude!
Robin, Carin, Michael and Joel.

Our love for the water led us to mark the end of an incredible vacation
aboard the Soggy Doggy with matching tattoos!

Captain and Chef - we are forever thankful for our adventures at sea and the memories we made together!

The Ohio Cruisers

What a fabulous experience we had with you! From the island recommendations, to the snorkeling spots, the fun Christmas celebration and Fabulous Food— it was perfect! We will miss you guys. We hope to sail with you again (Emerson says next year 😀). We hope you have a fabulous season on the Soggy Doggy!

“A great captain (and chef) doesn’t just navigate the winds- he inspires the crew, adjusts the sails, and turns every tide into an unforgettable journey.”

Tropical Blessings,
Ashley, Nick & Emerson

What an adventure!!! We planned this trip in our dreams and it finally came to fruition this year with our best friends. We came in not knowing how amazing this would be and the trip totally exceeded our exceptions. We loved exploring quiet islands and lively fun at Willy-T’s and Soggy Dollar. The captain and Suzanne curated an epic trip that we will never forget. Suzanne also made Christmas morning so special with fun family games and awesome breakfast. We hope to sail again!

Calm seas & lots of love-
Jackie, Brian & Joe