PELICAN

Capt. and Ang! Many thanks for all you did for us and for a trip of a lifetime! I loved all your suggestions on destinations and food - omg I need a diet! You guys are a great team. Many thanks and all the best in the future and your trips ahead. I would love the scones recipe! You have my email! Cheers! Michael

Angela and Cap'n Casey,
Thank you so much for making our Cat 7 group trip of a lifetime even more perfect. Your choices of food, destinations, fun midday drinks, scenery, and adventures were perfect! Thanks for spoiling us, waiting on us, and listening to our stories. You have so much world ahead of you. Keep adventuring. Much admiration. Ro & Farf

Dear Angela & Casey,

Wwowowowowowow, you made our trip so enjoyable and relaxing...being waited on is something one needs to get used to! It'll never happen for this crew. Pitching in is our thing. Sailing the long stretch to Anagada, snorkeling through the caves, drinking yummy concoctions and eating 3 meals a day...who does this? We do! Thank you so much for everything. Cheers to your next chapter!

Thank you Angela and Casey for making our trip even more fun than we expect. You chill attitudes made it so easy for us to relax and enjoy the beautiful islands. Angela the meals were amazing! You should start a cookbook, we definitely want some of your recipes. I wish the best on your future adventures, there will so many.

Casey and Angela, we had a relaxing, and activity filled vacation! You both always focused on our happiness throughout the trip and knew that our crew needed to stay active and loved adventures. Casey's piloting of the dinghy with the raft was truly a sight to the had and the experience that hit on such a great level of fun, laughing, and thrilling. Angela's meal planning, presentation and taste were outstanding. It was fine dining at every meal and we were excited for her next creation. You are a great team and couple and we wish you tow an amazing journey in life filled with adventures, kids, and blessings.

Thank you for making this trip the best birthday celebration yet! It's been an incredible few days out in the Caribbean and it was all thanks to the two of you. We have a big group but you made each of us feel welcomed. We really appreciate your attentiveness, patience, and thoughtfulness to each of our needs. The food, drinks, and action packed days were awesome! Also sorry for the horrid handwriting – still recovering from holding onto dear life out on the tube. Thank you again – you are truly the best!!!

Angela and Casey You guys are the best!! Thank you for everything, hope your next few charters are more relaxing for you!

You both are national treasures and you made our trip so special. I can't imagine a better experience. From the amazing food to the pointed sarcasm, every moment was perfect – wishing you all the best!

Thank you for taking such good care of us this week! I hope you have an amazing honeymoon and congrats on your wedding! You guys are the best!

Angela and Casey! Thank you for such an amazing time! We'll always have jenny on the block – you two are the most fun!

Angela and Casey, Thank you for a vacation of a lifetime! Your hospitality was amazing, it made all of us feel like family. The planning of the activities were so well done and the way you both took care of us was what made the experience so relaxing. The presentation and the taste of the food was an experience on it's own. Delicious! You both are beautiful people and we wish you the best in your future 'babies' hope to see you when you return to New York.

Angela and Casey, Gods blessing to you both – thank you for a wonderful, relaxing cruise “around the world” it seemed like. Thank you for keeping us safe, keeping your eyes on us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Angela and Casey, We would like to thank you for everything you did for us. You both made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. The food was fantastic and the service was incredible. You are both easy and professional. We wish you much happiness in the future. Hope to see you again in the near future. You are always welcome to visit us in Syracuse and we wish you the best in your life's adventures.

Casey and Angela, this vacation was fantastic from planning through de-boarding. First, we cannot thank the 2 of you enough for you hard work and dedication of making the Pelican and the experiences on the Pelican a vacation to remember. Well planned and well executed with a whole lot of fun to share with us guests.

For those considering a sail on the Pelican – do it! You will not regret it. The boat, the food, and the experiences are far beyond and better than anyone could hope for. And Captains Casey and Angela are knowledgable outgoing, kind, and most of all fun!

Casey and Angela, thank you for the wonderful time we had with out on Pelican. We couldn't ask for a better crew. Angela, the best chef ever: Thanks for all the details, dedication and love you put in each plate. We almost lost you in the sacachucha but like always, you had it all under control. Casey, the revenge is still pending so wait for us. It was a pleasure to have such a nice and funny captain. See you in Greece or Chile.

Dear Angela and Casey, this was our first time having vacation sailing and were afraid, but after 5 days of incredible beaches, views, sunny days you made the difference between a good experience and the best vacation we have ever got. We feel in our home very well cared for, with a great view that put me in love in everything you do. We always felt safe too. Remember you will be invited to the greek island so we'll meet you there and we'll be welcome in Chile.

To the best of crew of all, thanks so much for making this adventure the best vacation without you it would be definitely boring. Thanks for every plate and all the laughs. The “sacachuca” and the rummikub revenge is pending!

Thank you Casey & Angela for making our trip into an unforgettable memory. You guys are hands down our favorite crew and Venice will probably cry when we go. You have treated my whole family with such patience and kindness, really means a lot. Angela please forward your recipes! Capt. Casey have a very happy Birthday! Wishing you both a happy, healthy, and successful New Year! Thanks for being the best!

After 30 years of sailing The Virgin Islands this was our best experience! Angela and Casey were our best crew ever! They were always helpful, and ready to make our trip memorable! The meals were amazing! We will always remember our time on the Pelican because of the wonderful crew!

This was Max and I's first trip to the USVI's sailing! It was so special to be able to share this experience with the entire family. We had so many laughs, adventures, and new experiences! The memories we have made this trip will last a lifetime, not to mention the AMAZING crew. Casey & Angela, who took amazing care of us & we will never forget the trip they helped create for us! The best way to start the new year!

Thank you Casey & Angela! Many special thank yous for showing us a very helpful, great time out at sea! With everything going on in and out of this trip you to managed to make every second of our time enjoyable. We all agree and my husband Nick and I would like to take this time to tell you for how grateful we are to spend another lovely balanced couple. We had more than what we'd expect. Its going down as a marvelous vacations on our book. Also we got to check off a new years resolution. We want to wish you a...

We will remember your kindness, sense of fear, calm capability and fantastic meals and cocktails for many years to come! You two are lovely, all the best, and you are welcome at our homes as you well cared for us on Pelican.

Snorkeling sailing, dinghy rides, the deck (wrestling), molten chocolate cake, lamb, fun, family, friendly, kind, calm, capable, professional...What an amazing week. It feels like this flown by. Such a special time celebrating birthdays and spending special time together with the whole Covec family. Casey, Angela, and Pelican you made it all so amazing and smooth. You made us feel so welcome cared for, and just fond of such an amazing place. Thank you for a wonderful time.

Thank you for making our week interesting tasty, and safe. We tremendously enjoyed sailing and daily menu. Casey and Angela, you guys rock!

Casey and Angela have made this experience unforgettable! The food, the knowledge, and the kind disposition made this trip a great springboard for future trips with our young children. They will always reflect on this the rest of their lives and so will us adults. Without hesitation, we would choose them to skipper us around the VI! Angelas ability both on deck and in the kitchen was so exceptional! Caseys calm demeanor, splendid with humor and constant attention to everything around him was amazing! Much love and respect!

Terrific week with captain Casey and first mate Angela, all good! We would love to travel with them again in the future!

The vacation of a lifetime for the ten of us! Beautiful islands, great beaches and coves, incredible diving and snorkeling and fanatics accommodations aboard the S/V Pelican. To quote one of our teenage sailors the meals were “out of this word insanely incredible.” He especially loved Ms. Autumn’s desserts. Our group is from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and have been planning this adventure for over a year and Shawn and Autumn never disappointed, they were the most attentive, caring and courteous host and hostess we could have ever asked for!
We loved every second of our incredible Caribbean experience with the crew of the S/V Pelican!

Sincerely,
Dawn and Jerry of the notorious “Mississippi Amigos”

We celebrated our 40th birthday with Shawn and Autumn onboard the Pelican. The boat was perfect for our group, so many activities, inviting common areas, and two huge hammocks where I spent most of my days! The rooms were much larger then we expected and the boat was clean and well maintained. The itinerary itself was everything we could have asked for, from massages on Scrub Island to visiting the Rum Distillery on Tortola, we loved every minute. The views were amazing and we LOVED each spot. The absolute best part of the trip was the hospitality of Autumn and Shawn. Every single meal felt like we were at a gourmet restaurant and the Painkillers made by Autumn were the best we had on the trip! Shawn and Autumn were the best hosts that we could ask for! Shawn was an amazing Captain, but he really came through helping our group with their fist ocean diving experiences. 10/10 stars isn't enough. This was a vacation of a lifetime. We miss Shawn and Autumn!! - Krysten

Late May, 2019, guests aboard catamaran PELICAN wrote:
I am sorry that it took me so long to reply. I was slammed with work after vacation. Our vacation was amazing and Shawn and Autumn were incredible. Here is our review:
We celebrated our 40th birthday with Shawn and Autumn onboard the Pelican. The boat was perfect for our group, so many activities, inviting common areas, and two huge hammocks where I spent most of my days! The rooms were much larger then we expected and the boat was clean and well maintained. The itinerary itself was everything we could have asked for, from massages on Scrub Island to visiting the Rum Distillery on Tortola, we loved every minute. The views were amazing and we LOVED each spot. The absolute best part of the trip was the hospitality of Autumn and Shawn. Every single meal felt like we were at a gourmet restaurant and the Painkillers made by Autumn were the best we had on the trip! Shawn and Autumn were the best hosts that we could ask for! Shawn was an amazing Captain, but he really came through helping our group with their fist ocean diving experiences. 10/10 stars isn't enough. This was a vacation of a lifetime. We miss Shawn and Autumn!!

They say teamwork makes the dream work. After spending the last 7 days with Autumn and Shawn that saying could never be more true. For 7 days, our lives were a dream come true because those two put all of their energy and heart into every aspect of our trip... I didn’t think it was possible to relax like this!
Natalie

Just wanted to send you a short note about our BVI charter. Paul and Kristen were awesome. The trip in itself was great and very worth it but the two of them took it over the top. Please relay our feelings to the boat owners also. I am speaking for all eight of us that went on the charter. We have highly recommended both your company and the boat and crew to our friends.

Thanks,
Tom

First of all it was a fantastic trip we enjoyed the week with the boys and girlfriends and the surprise was a hit. Eva and Paul were the perfect fit for us and the boys. We had amazing meals and we did lots of stuff whether it was heading into shore to visit a bar or using the toys on the boat. We told them we would be doing a write up on trip advisor for them as well.

Missing you guys already. Thanks so much for being such wonderful hosts.

You 2 made our trip with your delicious food and the entertainment/skill of Captain Paul. There was just the right amount of relaxation and activities. The guys and gals tell everyone it was the best trip of their life, and they have all been to Asia, Europe and Mexico, etc.

We really enjoyed our stint at the helm.

Thank you for sharing your love of BVI with the Murphys

We had an amazing vacation aboard the Pelican. The boat is clean, newly renovated and absolutely beautiful sailing along the water. Paul is an amazing captain. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of sailing. We learned a lot and it was so great that he was willing and interested to teach us about sailing and he is a lot of fun! Eva is an amazing chef! I still dream about her incredible meals. From her special cocktails at sunset to her pulled pork that she was making for days, I had some of the best meals of my life. Every breakfast, lunch and dinner was absolutely beautiful in presentation and had incredible flavors. She also makes sure that she knows the likes and dislikes of everyone on the boat so that she can ensure that everyone has a great meal every time. This was our second boat vacation and again we loved every minute of our trip!

...For me, I say without hesitation that this was the greatest vacation of all time. It actually felt more like two trips: an exotic adventure crossed with a five star food and wine excursion.

...The Boat so much larger than expected. The rooms were two to three times larger than the beds. The showers were large even though we chose to use the outdoor showers after exiting the water. We found that the community areas were perfect to hold all nine of us and there were also many places to hide and get some alone time when needed.

...Paul Paul has this amazing knack of anticipating our needs. When we wanted adventure, he gave us adventure. When we wanted to get off the boat, get off the boat, just hang and relax, he always was one step ahead of us. He was so accommodating and could easily transition between this first class butler/attendant, adventure surfer/guide, DJ, bartender, and all while safely navigating the BVIs!

... Eva - She spoiled us with super creative, beautifully plated dishes. I literally could not wait to see what she prepared next from breakfast to lunch followed by a post activity snack and dinner. ...Every meal had different proteins, varied ethnicities, fresh veggies, and amazing flavors. She constantly surprised and taught me so much about new combinations and techniques. Long story short, Look up the Pelican/EVA/PAUL for some amazing food, adventure, relaxation and safe non sun-burnt fun in the BVIs. We cannot wait to sail with them again.

Our kids still ask about Paul and Eva. They were amazing teachers about the craft of sailing and all things BVI. Safety came first; they made it fun for the kids and relaxing for the parents. They took all of our (often disparate) plans and wishes into consideration and did so openly and graciously. Christmas 2016 was among the best for us (maybe the single best?) and Paul, Eva and Pelican deserve credit and many thanks for that!

Paul and Eva are tremendous. It's not easy to welcome new guests into your life, andthey did it with grace and ease. We see the USVI/BVI trip as one of the most amazing and rewarding trips we take every year. To have trusted crew that have a genuine concern for our well being - in addition to some exceedingly brilliant meals - I'm honored to have their company. And yes, he's a brilliant photographer. And yes, Eva cooks up a storm. Bravo!

Marco Larson