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2. January 2010 07:32
Christian, we want to thank you so much for the Sunday cruise. It was great fun. We will be contacting you again soon for business. Georgia and Ed (Laura Dreon's parents)
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2. January 2010 07:29
Tim Carden
We had such an amazing time on Bella! It was a real pleasure getting to know Christian and will really look forward to having the opportunity again soon. Thanks so much for the lovely sail and hospitality for our stay overnight! Cheers : )
September 3, 2009 at 10:29am · Report
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2. January 2010 07:27
Kim Dao
Me and my fiance had an AMAZING time on Bella and will definitely always remember Bella every time we even think about Monterey. Christian is absolutely the best and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed on the beautiful bay. What a great host and captain! We felt so safe, comfortable, adventurous, and had an awesome time. Definitely will be back and recommend it to everyone visiting Monterey!!!
November 17, 2009 at 9:18pm · Report
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2. January 2010 07:21
Lathem Jenkins Gordon
Once upon a time our east coast family decided to take our first Pacific voyage. We liked Christian’s enthusiasm on the phone and how he promised “Sail with me and I’ll try to make it a day to remember!” Our decision to sail with him turned out to be a brilliant choice indeed!”
Before we even left harbor, we learned to distinguish between seals and sea lions thanks to Rikki and her adorable son, Thatcher. In no time we discovered that Christian is not only a master sailor but also an expert sailing teacher! Jack was soon piloting the boat like an old hand. As we traveled, we learned about the geology/biology of Monterey Bay. Meanwhile, Christian was “psychic sailor”; just before we became too cold, he brought blankets. Just before we were hungry, he offered snacks; he was almost magical!
Sailing through blue water towards a rose streaked sunset, everything was perfect. Then we heard Christian shout “I‘ve got them at 10:00!” Our hearts leapt! Though we knew it was a long shot, our southern Atlantic selves had secretly hoped to see our first whales. Maybe our wish was coming true!
Sure enough, we chased the spouts and saw whales THREE times! Their backs gently lifted out of the sea. Then their beautiful black tails broke the surface to descend for a deep dive. As the last light of day sneaked through the pink sky, three whale tails waved goodbye. Tears filled our eyes as we felt so privileged to visit these amazing creatures in their own home.
As we motored back, lights from Cannery Row welcomed us back. We were so thankful to Christian, Rikki, (and Thatcher!) for what proved to be a family memory to be cherished for always.
SOOO, if you are in Monterey, we HIGHLY recommend that you book a magnificent sail with Christian. And, if you do, give him a big hug from us for a storybook sail that this family will always treasure as “a day to remember.”
John, Sally, Jack and Lathem 12/29/09
December 30, 2009 at 11:29pm · Report
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22. October 2009 19:02
Hot damn, Captain Chris, did we ever have a great time!
Thank you for making Laura’s birthday such a special one, and a special one it was. Your seamanship, your exuberance, and your attention to detail far surpassed anything we could have ever dreamed. And as I said on the boat “Neptune loves you,” and he loves Laura too. It must be so because on a day when the weather was nasty all around us, the sky was clear above your sails and the waves were playfully rambunctious without being annoying. And you even managed to order up a rainbow. You are the man!
Well, as I wrote to a friend who I just sent an email to lauding your skill at making magic, you started the day as our Captain and quickly became our friend. And it is a friendship we plan to nurture for the rest of our lives. Soon, very soon, we will be anchored side-by-side in some secluded bay of warm water sipping traditional daiquiris and grilling spiny-lobster after a day of diving. That’s a promise not a dream! And Laura and I have decided that the wee-one’s first sail will be on Uncle Captain Chris’ boat. So if we don’t see you sooner, we will be coming down sometime toward the end of January or early February to take the wee-one out for his or her first sail.
Again, my new friend, thank you for making Laura’s birthday such a special one.
Dj
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25. September 2009 12:57
Christian,
It was so wonderful meeting you today! Thank you for all that you did for us. I am excited to tell friends and clients about your special Bella. See you soon!
Sunday Spencer
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25. September 2009 12:55
This was the first time my wife and I had been on a sailboat and it was amazing! We anchored at Stillwater Cove, enjoyed a wonderful dinner and has a great night sleep. The boat is clean, comfortable and Captian Christian is awesome! I have told all my friends and family about Bella!
Thanks Again Dan & Courtney
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25. September 2009 12:39
Merci merci to the captain and Bella for the great time we had during our stay in Monterey. Against all expectations, we ended up sailing and enjoying a night on Bella! What an experience! Can't wait for the next time!
Hoepfully a tres bientot
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25. September 2009 12:35
Merci merci to the captain and Bella for the great time we had during our stay in Monterey. Against all expectations, we ended up sailing and enjoying a night on Bella! What an experience! Can't wait for the next time!
Hoepfully a tres bientot

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25. September 2009 12:32
.hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Thanks Christian - D had a blast and you were looking VERY good out there today! Customers must have been happy. If you get upo to SF Bay - we are at Marina Village Gate 9 Alameda. We lv for santa cruz sat, and start home sunday, a week early, Darrell had nasty business at work-(
Sarah and Darrell Erickson & Sparky too! 650-580-1307
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