The Caribbean charter crews and Brokers are congratulating Jonny and Mere on their wedding November 14th!
OK, so the 2008 VICL Boat Show is in full swing today, and a fairy tail is unfolding before the very eyes of all the crews and the charter Brokers. A wedding is being planned for the crew of s/y Conundrum – Jonny and Meredith on November 14th – the day after the VICL Boat Show concludes!!! What an exciting moment for all of the participants. Jonny and Mere are two very popular members of the charter Crews and Brokers.
I learned from the ever-smiling Captain of Condundrum that he grew up around salt water activities his whole life, however he is not an “old salt” yet.
Jonny as lived in the Virgin Islands since he was a teenager, and he has been a sailor for 18 years, and the Captain of several private yachts. Jonny has the reputation of creating an unforgettable charter vacation experience. I have heard Jonny say, “My biggest satisfaction is when our guests say at the end of the week, ‘That’s the best vacation we ever had!’ That puts a smile on my face.”
Meredith is from the Midwest. She grew up in Missouri and has a bachelor’s 
degree in Communications Studies from Kansas University. Interestingly, prior to becoming a chef, she obtained a Securities Exchange License Series Seven, working for three years with Morgan Stanley out of Santa Ana, California. Thank goodness she changed her profession in 2003. We would have hated to have her be on the “sinking ship of security firms” during the last six months. “I really enjoy seeing our guests experience a new 
environment, and I like to add little touches, like serving specialty drinks or having a themed menu for the day. I’m creating an atmosphere of informal elegance – nice but not stuffy, casual yet stylish. Simply pleasurable – every moment of the day”
Meredith, the bride to be, has years of culinary experience on private and charter yachts, with gourmet specialties in Caribbean, American, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach, lounge with a frozen cocktail in the cockpit as you watch the sun sink to orange with the “green flash”, and then dive into a luscious dinner served in the elegant 
salon. The perfect ending to a perfect day – and Mere makes it all happen for each of her charter guests.
The sailing yacht Conundrum is where the beautiful design of traditional yachting blends with contemporary conveniences. Their 62-foot sailing yacht, completely re-fitted in 2006, and features the latest in all the high-tech conveniences
and simple elegance polished mahogany throughout. And, for they even have 6’6″ headroom for their tall sailing guests. Go to the s/y Conundrum website for even more details.
More yachts to come and lots more fun awaits the participants as we continue our preview of another 
unforgettable VICL Boat Show. This afternoon Sue Maki, the GM of Flagship will be doing Part 2 of the new Broker training and certification. The charter yachts are open for viewing until 5PM. During the lunch event sponsored by Flagship, the Director of Homeland Security, Mel Vanterpool Homeland Security, will be reviewing the issues his department is facing in the Caribbean. And, you won’t believe the party that is planned tonight – The Paradise Party at the St. Thomas Sky Ride. More yachts are yet to be preview…stay tuned! Your charter yacht detective is still on duty!