Crewed Yacht Charter HolidaysCruising Turkey And GreeceHolidays And VacationsGuest Reflections Year 2004(Links in Underlined Blue Text) What follows are verbatim log entries of year 2004 guests aboard the sailing yacht T.G. Ellyson on crewed yacht charter holidays in Turkey and Greece. To visit the TGE's home page click here. To examine various itineraries, such as Cleopatra's Route, prefacing these log entries, click here. For an introduction to the TGE's crew, click here. Gocek to Selimiye (Cleopatra's Route). We have had a wonderful experience on
the TGE. Both Gordon and Beverley have been excellent hosts. Gordon sails superbly and has
taught us a lot about the sea and about Greek and Turkish history. Beverley has looked after us
expertly - couldn't do enough for us - even helped with the laundry!! The places we have visited
will remain with me forever: Wall Bay, Pirate's Island, Gocek to Selimiye (Cleopatra's Route). Fabulous holiday! Great time had by all! Gordon's choice of food and restaurants is beyond compare. Excellent sailing. And Beverley is the perfect host. Men may need to prove something to Gordon before being fully accepted, but he is a great guy with a huge knowledge of ancient history and world affairs. I will definitely come back. Stephen Quill, Halstead, Essex, England, July 2004 Gocek to Selimiye (Cleopatra's Route). The last week has been an epic adventure around the coast of Turkey. Gordon and Beverley are pros and provided a classic boating experience accompanied by a selection of quality restaurants and other dominating locations with equally great knowledge given. Overall a very good experience both on and off the boat which was an investment of a lifetime. Thomas Nicks, Halstead, Essex, England, July 2004 Gocek to Selimiye (Cleopatra's Route). I have enjoyed the last week very much. All of the restaurants had very good food and I liked the sailing a lot, too. Beverley was great fun but you have to watch out in case she uses you as a punching bag or misguides you as to levels of salt in the sea. Christopher Quill, Halstead, Essex, England, July 2004 Kos to Samos (Aegean Odyssey). Gordon, Beverley, and the TGE, thanks for a week
that in so many ways Kos to Samos (Aegean Odyssey). What a spectacular week we've had with Gordon (Goh-don) and Beverley (good, ya) aboard the T.G. Ellyson! The Dodecanese and other Aegean islands were truly fantastic and were enhanced by Gordon's guided hikes and Beverley's sundowners! The crew went above and beyond the call of duty, and we thoroughly enjoyed their knowledge of the region, their fine culinary skills, their sense of humor, and their good company. We hope to return next summer for another week! Please stay in touch and we hope to see you both again soon. Alissa Lee, San Francisco, California, July 2004 Kos to Samos (Aegean Odyssey). Gohdon and Bevahlee! Thank you for a beautiful
week of sailing - it was a dream come true for me. Ever since my first trip to Greece seven years
ago I've dreamt of coming back. I could not imagine seeing it in a more beautiful, relaxing, way
by sea! You were both so warm and made us feel at home immediately. I will cherish the memories
for years to come - and hope to return soon. Madhuri Gogineni, Indialantic, Florida, July 2004
Kos to Samos (Aegean Odyssey). A great week of sailing. Despite some early-on
challenges (blown
genoa), with improvisation and skill the sailing was a joy. The islands were a great mix of small
and large and quaint and historic. The hospitality was genuine, abundant, and full of character.
Your kindness and patience Samos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Dear Gordon and Beverley, This was a life experience for me! I thoroughly enjoyed these two weeks. And your company. Thank you to a great sailor and to a lovely "little Mousse." Corinne Sinclair, Surrey, England, August 2004 Samos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). We are sailing novices and I am amazed at how quickly we were put at ease in the experienced and attentive hands of Gordon and Beverley. Our daily routine of sailing - lunch - siesta - beach - dinner was quickly established, taking in some wonderful islands all of which had something to offer. The history lessons from Gordon were a bonus as was the daily competition to find the best octopus salad and the best ice cream. A truly relaxing holiday and one which we will never forget. Thank you Gordon and Beverley. Max Sinclair, Surrey, England, August 2004 Samos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). I enjoyed going to Selimiye because it was
like a jungle, but I didn't like going to Patmos because it was Samos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Dear Gordon and Beverley, Great sailing, great food, great weather...., what more to say? Hope we were bearable guests - thank you for making us feel so welcome on your boat. Adele Sinclair, Surrey, England, August 2004 Samos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Dear Gordon and Beverley, Fantastic holiday! Keep searching for the perfect octopus salad! Cut down on the gin and tonic, though... Eleanor Sinclair, Surrey, England, August 2004
Rhodes to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Gordon and Wilma, Thank you for such a wonderful
holiday. We had a brilliant time! Enjoyed your company, islands, and the cocktails. I must say
I loved
Tilos the best, but your knowledge of all the islands was extremely interesting.
Rhodes to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Thank you guys for a great trip. Places excellent. Company great. I thank you again. Alex McLaughlin, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, September 2004 Rhodes to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). I had a great time going around the islands. And I loved Wilma's cooking. Riley McLaughlin, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, September 2004 Rhodes to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). The food was great, the captain got us there safely, and the islands were wonderful. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Conor McLaughlin, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, September 2004 Gocek to Gocek (Alexander's Path). This is the
third time we have sailed aboard
the T.G. Ellyson. Each time before I thought I had seen all the beautiful and historical places
on the Turkish coast, but it is now obvious we can return until Gordon has to winch us aboard in
respirators and still not see everything. Among the highlights this year was
Arycanda,
beautifully situated several thousand feet up in the mountains and off the beaten path.
Ramazan the local guard was a veritable fountain of information. This ancient site is a must-see
for anyone in the area. The sailing was exciting and demanding. Either the wind was howling and we
were running reefed, or the air was almost still and we were laboring at two or three knots. A
second highlight of the holiday was our visit to the Greek island of Castellorizon. Following a
red snapper feast ashore and late coffee with new-met friends, we got to bed Gocek to Gocek (Alexander's Path). It was wonderful to find Jenny waiting for us
on arrival at Dalaman Airport. Following a lunch with Sian and William we set sail for Tomb Bay,
Neal, me, Jenny, and Captain Gordon. The restaurant at Tomb Bay has a masseur!! And tombs, of
course. Our next stop was Kalkan where we were treated to the
Dear Homo Sapiens, There is no need to continue reading this page.
What follows is intended for search engine robots and spiders and not necessarily for human
beings. Further information concerning crewed yacht charter holidays cruising Turkey and Greece
may be obtained by clicking on the blue links immediately above. Thank You. Crewed yacht
charter holidays in Turkey and Greece. Crewed yacht charter holidays cruising the Turquoise Coast
of Turkey and among Aegean islands of Greece. This was the crewed charter sailing yacht T.G.
Ellyson's ninth charter year in the eastern Mediterranean and its 22nd year there |
Ekincik, 
exceeded
my expectations. For me an 
in
teaching me more about sailing were most appreciated. The wide range of conversation and varied
points of view were an extra treat. May your business grow and your clients be as appreciative as
we are. Last and most importantly, may the U.S. get a regime change! Go Kerry! I hope we can sail
with you again soon! Warmest Regards, Erik Christofferson, San Francisco, California, July 2004
too noisy. Thank you Gordon and Beverley.
Thank you both. Ana McLaughlin, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, September 2004
around midnight. Almost
immediately we were assaulted by rain and wind, about forty knots of wind blowing directly into
the harbor. The crash and clang of neighboring yachts eventually persuaded us to get underway in
the dark of night, but it took an hour of engine labor to exit the harbor as the sea rolled the
length of our yacht. Once around the corner and off the wind, though, there was Jenny offering
everyone a hot breakfast! Neal Whisenand, Palmdale, California, October 2004
archaeological restoration at Letoon and also climbed
the walls at nearby Pydnae. The crystal-clear swimming water at Kalkan was an additional treat.
There were more fascinating stops at 
chartering and not chartering. The 2004
charter year was characterized as in other years by enthusiastic guests eager to sail, eager to
hike, and eager to explore evidence of ancient and medieval civilization. It was another wonderful
charter year of campfire cuisine and Greek taverna dining. It was also a year in which our holiday
program survived in spite of Google, the dominant internet search engine. Beginning in late November
2003 Google relegated tgeyacht.com to obscurity. Listed first on 20 November among returns for the
search term "Sailing Turkey," and listed seventh on the same date for the search term
"Sailing Greece," our web site no longer is returned in the top six hundred for either
search term. Neither is it listed among returns for other appropriate search terms.
Incredible, isn't it! Six hundred web sites more relevant to sailing Turkey and Greece than this
one! What is Google doing? It's all in the algorithm,
insiders and experts say. Perhaps. But if so, what has Google
put into the algorithm and why? And what does it mean to you! Are you receiving a full and fair
response when you search with Google? Relegation to obscurity cannot be because 2003 and 2004 have
been years for political discussion aboard the TGE, can it? These discussions were, after all, a
matter of preaching to the converted. Few in our extended range of acquaintanceships believed four
more years to be in the interest of human kind. Few among our guests believe the policies of this
U.S. administration to be promoting a better world. Most believe George W. Bush hazardous to
mutual well-being. We hope you will join our continuing discussion in 2005, join us for an
excursion through the Greek Dodecanese to Samos in the Greek Sporades, visiting Greek Kos, Greek
Leros, Greek Patmos, Greek Arki, Greek Agathonisi, Greek Simi (Symi), and Greek Rhodes (Rodos)
along the way. As 2004 guests have done. Crewed yacht charter holidays in Greece. Or join us for
fine sailing along the Turkish coast from Gocek to Selimiye and Bodrum, the Blue Cruise often
heralded by the New York Times, crewed yacht charter holidays cruising Turkey. Could either of
these locales offer the holiday for which you are searching? The honeymoon for which you are
searching? Would you like to charter a sailing yacht to cruise Greece and Turkey? Would you like
to charter a crewed sailing yacht to cruise the Mediterranean coast of Turkey? A superb crewed
yacht to island hop the Greek Aegean? If so, contact us today at
