Captain Dave

Captain Dave

About Me

David Warren is the Official Blogger for Davida Yacht Charters,
a company that puts yachts and people together for their
Vacation of a Lifetime.
He has his 100 Ton Masters Limited Canadian Coast Guard Captain’s licence and has made his home on the ocean since 1995. He is a certified American Sailing Association Instructor, and has logged more than 25,000 miles at sea.

Davida Yacht Charters
5304 Yacht Haven Grande
suite 104
St. Thomas, USVI, 00802
Phone (340)344-5813
info@saildavida.com
www.saildavida.com

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We offer our services at no cost to you, the customer.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Remember that old saying, “The family that plays together stays together”?
When was the last time you heard that?
Just this morning I listened to a television commentary entitled ‘The Crunch for Time’. It was all about how families are splitting apart… no longer having the time to sit down together for a family meal. Too busy with their jobs… too busy glued to the boob-tube… too busy with their computer games, etc, etc. And about the resulting problems that will come of that. How many nannies know the kids better than their own parents do?
I find all of this to be very sad.
But, take heart. Not all families are like this. I feel very fortunate indeed to have married into a family that is incredibly strong on family values. And the past weekend was evidence of this.
We celebrated my mother and father-in-laws 60th Wedding Anniversary… and what a Celebration it was! A huge family tree was constructed, and on it was over 100 photos of the immediate family dating back over 70 years. The parents, the kids, the grandkids, and the great grandkids. It was held at The Sturgeon River House Museum www.sturgeonriverhouse.com, originally a Hudson’s Bay trading post from the early 1800s, turned into a banquet hall/event venue. 118 people were there… all the children, all 14 grandchildren… all 7 great grandchildren, and a huge assortment of aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. They came from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the British Virgin Islands. Now that’s what I call ‘Togetherness’!!! In fact, whenever there is a project to do, a celebration to prepare for, an occasion to observe… they are always all there to pitch in. It never ceases to warm my heart, make me realize how lucky I am to be part of it, and wonder why all families can’t be more like this. ©

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To All of Our Good Friends

Hi!

David & Ida here... from the beautiful Virgin Islands!

Hope everyone there is happy and healthy.

Believe it or not, we are in our 11th season of chartering, and we've gotten to know many of the boats and thier crews very well. So we are well positioned to begin our new charter yacht brokerage business, Davida Yacht Charters.

Don't worry though... we are still here for you should you wish to come sailing with us again. However, if you would like a larger yacht or maybe a catamaran, we can make sure you get the yacht that fits you to a 'T'.


Best regards,
David & Ida