Sail-Zen: A highlight in Sao Miguel
My family of 9 people recently sailed around around the beautiful volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo in Sao Miguel. We booked through the Boatbooker and sailed with Captain Andre on his magnificent sailboat, Sail-Zen . Andre and his lovely wife, Claude, were so kind and graciously exceeded all of our expectations which made our trip perfect : It was peaceful, educational, exciting and truly 2 1/2 hours of joyful fun which made our sailing adventure a highlight of our trip to the Azores. When I booked our adventure with Sail-Zen I mentioned our 12 year old grandson had recently gone to a sailing camp and was certified as a “sailing captain”( of a very small Sailfish.) Andre took this to heart and after motoring around and explaining the history of the interesting crater he motored into deeper waters. It warmed my heart when Andre said, “Captain Parker, can you please man the helm while I lift the sail”! … a very special memory! Claude( forgive me if this is mispelled) then prepaired delicious treats we all enjoyed. The morning was spent exploring the beautful catamaran ( equipped with 4bedrooms!) , lounging on the trampoline and talking to Captain Andre about his fascinating history of 11years sailing around the world! Towards the end of our adventure Andre let down the anchor , gave us two paddle-boards and gave us time in the water to enjoy! Our time with Andre and his lovely wife on their magnificent Sail-Zen sailboat could not have been better! We definitely give it a 5 star rating!!! ….Chip and Linda Jackson and family
Dear Chip, Linda, and family, Wow… thank you for such a heartfelt review. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome your family aboard, and we’re truly honored that your time with us became one of the highlights of your trip to the Azores. One of my favorite moments was seeing Captain Parker take the helm! He did a fantastic job, and I hope that memory inspires him to continue his sailing journey for many years to come. Please tell him that Captain André is expecting to see him back one day as a “real” captain! Thank you also for your kind words about Claudie. She’ll be delighted to know that her homemade treats were such a hit. Our goal is always to share not only the beauty of São Miguel from the sea, but also our passion for sailing and to create genuine, lasting memories for every guest. Knowing that we achieved that with your family means more than you can imagine. Thank you once again for choosing SailZen. We hope to welcome all of you back aboard whenever your adventures bring you to the Azores again. Fair winds, Captain André, Claudie & the SailZen Crew
