June 12th 2001

             Tem and Nancy

            Our adventure with you these past 2 weeks has been filled with memories we will never forget.  We will chuckle with delight every time we remember you dancing to “Bossanova” on the back deck, Nancy, and watching Tem steer the boat with his feet!  You have both done an incredible job attending to our needs and sharing yourselves with us.  You are delightful to be with and we so appreciate your sweet spirits and tender hearts.  The Bossanova is one great boat and we definitely look forward to a return visit.  You cannot help but be successful in the chartering business for your sailing talents are incredible.  You will remain in our hearts and in our prayers always!                  

                                        Much Love, Mary and Bob Gately

 June 12th 2001

             Tem and Nancy

            Thanks for the life long memories and friendship.  The passage was and unforgettable adventure.  We were not sure what to expect but you made the trip perfect!  Your boat is beautiful and your hospitality was the greatest.  We wish you success and happiness. 

            Till we see you again.....                   

                                    Love Bob and Antonia White 

June 12th 2001

             Tem and Nancy

            There are no wards that can explain how awesome the trip was..  It has been an unforgettable adventure!  The spontaneity really made it fun.  Every day was a new adventure.  We will never forget it!

                                    Love  Primo and Diane

 Jan 5th 2002

Tem and Nancy

            There is nothing like ushering in the new year with new friends and new adventures.  This has been a most wonderful experience.  Thank you for showing us all the best spots in the islands, for the great food, and most of all , the greatest host and hostess and friends around.  We will be back!  Good luck in the coming year.  We look forward o meeting Luna!

                                   Wendy Brosher

             I’ve had such a great time here!  This vacation was even greater than I expected it to be.  Thanks for being such great hosts and friends.  I never knew there were so many ways to jump off a sailboat!  Thanks so much for showing us so many great aspects of the Virgin Islands!

                                    Chris Brosher

             Thank you both for so many fun times and memories, and I really loved getting to know both of you.  I’m not only going to miss the boat and the sun, I’m going to miss you guys.  Good Luck with Luna, I’m sure you’ll be great and fun parents.

            I hope to see you again soon!        Sarah

             What a fantastic week.  It was nice of you to arrange the weather, ambience, food, etc. so perfectly.  We’ve talked over the week about our many friends that are our “extended family.  You’ve made us feel like family and we certainly won’t let our family connections go.  We all look forward to coming back, and bringing and recommending our friends for such a great time.

                                                            Scott Brosher

 Feb 9th 2002

            Tem and Nancy

            The combination of boat speed and hospitality has ruined us for life.  Thanks for a great week of sailing food and fun.  Jake, Theresa and I had a great time.  You guys went out of your way to make this a memorable vacation for each of us.  Traveling with a four year old can be a challenge at times, you guys helped make this a raging success.

                                                            Dick Sanford

May 11th 2002

            Tem Taylor and Nancy

            Guys I don’t even know where to begin.  You have make the past week such that these simple words cannot even come close to paying tribute.  Ash and I have had the time of our lives.  Yesterday she and I were beginning to reflect on our adventure.  We both feel that the memories we have made will carry with us for a lifetime.  Tem and Taylor, you have helped to create these feelings, and for that Ash and I would like to express our gratitude.

            Thank you all again for the wonderful time.  This has been and amazing honeymoon.

                                                            Jason and Ashley Whitlow

"Dear [Broker]: Our trip was just great. I do appreciate you taking a special interest with us and getting us what you would think we would like. And we really did enjoy the trip. I know Laine told you about the trip, but I wanted to tell you it was  exceptional.
The captain - Temme could not have been nicer to us. He always asks us where and what we wanted to do and got to anchor. He was very considerate-  always nice to us. He seemed like a very experienced Captain. I believe we had 10,000 questions for him and he never once hesitated or not answer our question - very knowledgeable. The chef, Taylor, was very attentive to our needs with the food and drinks and very nice. We did have exceptional food, prepared and served with flair. They did have everything we asked for. As you can tell we were very pleased with everything." Jackie Jennings, April 2002.

"We just cannot say enough good things about Temme, his brother Taylor and Nancy. They were all just fantastic. We've never felt so catered to, or so special. Mike and Vicki too were just in love with the whole trip. We got in 17 different snorkels (which is what the four of us just love) and Mike was happy as a clam with all of that. Mike had planned to try sail boarding and Temme was going to help him since Temme is past national champion and professional sailboarder. But when we got to a place where it would be good to try, the wind had picked up by then - and the last two days we were on board the wind blew a lot!  Didn't bother us as far as sailing went at all - it was fantastic sailing, but Temme said it was a little too much to try sail boarding for the first time. We would love to do another sail with them.[...]" The Jennings, April 2002.

"I would like to express my complete pleasure with the charter yacht Bossanova and crew. During my recent charter in the Virgin Islands, Tem and Nancy Berkstresser did everything to make our vacation very special. They helped us with our snorkeling, showed us around some great reefs, and got us going on the kayak. 
Tem was excellent with the sailing. He was very patient explaining the different principles and showing us how to help trim sails and sail the boat. At every turn it seemed that Nancy had a cold drink or snack waiting for us. The food was great. Very tasty and creative. Everyone was always anxious to see what Nancy had coming for the next meal.
Bossanova is absolutely the way to take a vacation. Everyone was comfortable. Each with their own cabin and bathroom. Great amount of deck space to hang around on top. I could not believe how smooth the ride was when we were under sail. Not the bouncing around in waves like I had envisioned.
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