Labe Yoseph Sailing/Diving Adventures
Available for Private Full Service and Captain only Sailing Charters - Sailing and Diving Instruction

Email Captain Richard at CaptainRichard@LabeYoseph.com  284/496-7385 (BVI Cell)  704/351-7205 (US Cell) 787/990-6379 (Satellite Phone)

Dolphins Under
the Bow Video

Labe Yoseph
featured in Oct' 2007
Cruising World Magazine

Dancing Crab Video

 

Labe Yoseph Guest Comments:

• Thank you for a great week and making sure we got to do as much diving as possible. It was a great mix of diving, relaxing, and going from place to lace. Amanda - the food was great! You were both wonderful to get to know and so easy going to live with. Thanks again for making it a trip we will always remember.  (Julie) Food was great!! Great patience with neophyte sailors. Superb flexibility as situations changed. Movie night was a pleasant surprise, as was The Last Resort (Conrad) (01/05/2008)

• Richard made us feel very safe. Amanda prepared fantastic meals. We left feeling revitalized and relaxed. (Don) Captain Richard taught us to be respectful toward marine life. I felt safe and going home with much more appreciation toward our environment. Amanda, our chef, provided wonderful meals in a caring way. Thanks! (Ah Rhee) (11/5/2007)

• We had a great time. Crew was very friendly, they made our vacation an unforgettable experience. The food was excellent, and the sailing very exciting, a perfect time. (Norbert) Great Vacation, plenty of things to do., good mixture of snorkeling, sailing, wonderful little shore trips. Excellent food!. (Alex) (10/27/2007)

• Who would have expected we'd be so comfortable on a boat for a week? Learned more than we'd imagined Thank you for a great time. (Kim & Matt 6/30/2007)

• Instructor is patient and systematic in comments and instruction has thorough knowledge of boat and sailing (John); A good mixture of instruction and off oat activities. Richard knew the area well and his suggestions as to activities and restaurants gave us another flavor of the Caribbean, Much appreciated (Myja). Good instruction - focus on "best practices" Good balance between learning to sail and experiencing "cruising". (Mark) (4/14/2007)

• Exceptionally well prepared boat and extraordinarily prepared captain. Lesson plan at the perfect pace, with consideration given to the effect of weather on certain skills. Captain very capable and able to handle everything. (Robert) The lesser traveled areas of Anagada were especially nice. Thanks for all you effort. I learned a lot. (Ange) (4/6/2007)

• Talk about a quirk of fate, this is the trip. Eight north Texas sailors (?) arrive in BVI for our best vacation ever. We had our skipper (one of the husbands) and we were renting a 40 foot cat from a major BVI establishment. We weren’t on the boat 20 minutes at dockside when our skipper decided to cool off in the water and he promptly slipped and tore something in his lower leg --- like a serious tear. A decision was made to take him to the hospital and we would continue loading the boat. We had arranged for a “Friendly Skipper” check out as part of our charter package. Enter Richard Stalford --- the knight in shinning armor. We departed for a 3 hour review sans our skipper---he was at the hospital. Long story short we decided to ask Richard to accompany us for 5 days and since he had a brief open schedule he accepted. We departed the next morning with our original skipper (with crutches) and Richard.  For the next five days we had the vacation of our lives that took us to snorkeling locations and to great island restaurants that we would have never found on our own. All of us who wanted to learn more about sailing had every opportunity to learn the correct way of sailing from Richard . He was a class act in the middle of 8 nut cases. Yes it was our trip but he imparted a true love of sailing, a great attitude and was a super captain. Our last event was a brief tour of Labe Yoseph the Morgan 462 that is owned by Richard. It is beyond description for its condition and detail. In closing a long story my wife and I plan on taking a weeks charter on the Labe Yoseph in late 07 or early 08. Peter and Sharon (03/09/07) (The trip was completed on a 40 foot Mooring Catamaran with 8 passengers plus crew)

• Fantastic organization and warm reception made it a week to remember. The views and water just added to the great time. Richard knew the islands really well and Barb cooking was excellent - so much from such a small galley. Great Trip, would do it again in a heartbeat. Very impressed with knowledge, area, food, and hospitality. Attention to detail beyond great and just could not have asked for a better experience What started out for me as a doubtful vacation (Paula was never sailing for a full week and never slept on a boat before) - ended with a positive and "Let's do this again" attitude. Ross and Paula (02/25/2007)

• Excellent, First class service. Worked us into boat life gradually, familiarizing us with the boat We do not want to leave. Fantastic trip with excellent guidance, instructions, and assistance/service. 6 days were not enough! We'll be back. Thanks. Erin and Jan (02/10/2007)

• The boat was emasculate and in perfect working order, also it was full of unexpected extras Richard knew the waters, the land, and the people. He had great suggestions on entertainment spots and nice surprises along the way. Enjoyed the cruise and the local knowledge of the islands. Patience of the captain is truly appreciated. Will recommend Labe Yoseph to others. Steve and Moe (01/20/2007)

• Truly enjoyed the company of Caption Richard and Vera as much as the experience. would love to return and maybe. This was our first experience, the whole trip was magical. It exceeded our expectations tremendously. Vera is a fantastic cook. Captain Richard taught in a way that made sense and gave tremendously more information than the courses require. It made vacationing with my family wonderful. Vera is awesome, we all had a great time. I had the time of my life!  Kae, Adam, Meg, and Susan (11) (01/12/2007)

• Everything was perfect. Richard was great Captain and Vera was a fantastic cook. We are still talking about what a great honeymoon we had. We were really impressed and happy with everything, from the pick-up in Anegada to the knowledge of the islands and sailing. New Years was exactly what we had hoped it would be. I'll be sure to pass your name and service along to our family and friends. Brent & Courtenay (01/03/2007)

• With Thanks for a wonderful and all to short trip. With thanks for a wonderful and all to short trip. Tony & Jeannie (12/03/2006)

• Enjoyed everything about the charter! Excellent meals, Anchorages were spectacular. Boat is beautiful. The hospitality was excellent!
  Richard,
  What a week aboard Labe Yoseph! Thanks for everything…..Incredible gourmet meals, peaceful anchorages, beautiful yacht, great sailing, new dive sites, photographs from the dives (for those of us that did not dive), snorkeling, and exceptional hospitality.
  Thanks for your patience in answering hundreds of questions on every sailing topic. Thanks for all the good advice. It would take us pages to put it all into words. Our vacation was truly an adventure to be remembered! Leslie & Jeff (11/29/2006)
  
  P.S. I’m not sure I’ll feel right on land again, it’s still moving. I kept tripping over my shoes walking through the airport. I already miss being barefoot, the warmth of the sun, the movement and the sound of the water against the boat…. And of course the sight of the grill being overtaken by flames J
  Hope to sail with you again!
   

• Thanks you so much for your awesome hospitality and attentive care. We are very thankful for the both of you (Richard and Myrt) and hope your passage back to BVI is safe and uneventful. It was a wonderful trip that we will never forget. Pete, Deborah, Jonas, & Samuel (10/07/2006 - St. Vincent and the Grenadines)

  • Extremely enjoyable time! Great food and company! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family, Thank you very very very much!

  • The boat was in wonderful condition, very well maintained. The cooking was much much more than I expected, it was incredible. The captain was extremely knowledgeable and was very helpful. Overall just an amazing experience. can't wait to do it again.

  • Perfect working order - immaculate! Everything was just how I imagined it would be and went perfectly.

  • Can't think of how it could have been better.

• Lots of things were great - connecting with family, learning to sail, SCUBA making new friends. Richard is an excellent instructor and he provided us with hours and hours of sailing time and instruction - just what I wanted. Thanks for a great trip. Brian (Sr.) ( 07/24/2006)

• Great Trip! I was interested and curious about sailing before and now I love it! I plan on continuing my studies after I get home and can't wait to get back on a boat. This week was not only a great time to learn to sail but also a wonderful time to spend with family and meet other new friends. Richard was great! Not only an inspiring instructor but a great planner and friend to have on board. Thanks Richard! Brian (Jr.) (07/24/2006)

• I had a great time this week learning to sail. I liked how Richard was so patient with us and if we didn't get something the first time, he kept pushing us to try again. I appreciate the time you put into letting information soak in and letting us use the information while we were sailing. Thanks for everything. Dylan (07/24/02006)

• This trip has been one of the my favorite trips. I had a ton of fun and the location is wonderful. I hope to come back and sailing elsewhere. Mom (07/24/2006)

• This I learned: Rope = Line; Slanting = Heeling; Right of way = Whatever!, because after all, what does the boat bunny need to know anyway. Chris (07/15/2006)

• Very fun time. Appreciated the local knowledge and expertise. Took us to all the great spots and very accommodating and tolerant! Great chance to practice our novice sailing skills and learn a few more. See Ya in the Sea Again! (07/15/2006)

• A great week that went by much too quickly. Richard, our Captain and Dive Instructor, carried us to a number of incredible locations and dive sites. Our chef kept us well cared for with delicious meals and entertaining asides It was a fantastic experience and a memory that we will always treasure. Thanks - Zack and Wayne (05/14/06)

• A message in a bottle. (note left in a water bottle). Thanks, It was a dream of a lifetime and I'm going to keep on dreaming You have been an inspiration and are a talented, patient teacher. Good Sailing! - Susan (03/31/06)

• Hello Ellen (Ellen Steward, Steward Yacht Charters),
  Tom and I just wanted to pass on our thanks for helping us to select Richard on Labe Yoseph. Our 5 days went very quickly, and even so, we were able to accomplish three levels of ASA certification in that timeframe. Richard was very patient, and is an excellent teacher of sailing skills. This crewed charter, was very enjoyable and reassuring to us. Richard obviously takes pride in the maintenance of his sailboat! We were honored he trusted us at the helm! We are closer to getting our own larger sailboat now, and we are certain our time with Richard has built our confidence in our ability to deal with such a vessel. Again, we could not let pass the opportunity to let you know that you have a very good charter captain at hand in Richard Stalford. Many times we only communicate when our experiences are negative ones, but we definitely wanted to let you know how pleased we were with our ASA sailing training with Richard. -Tom and Mary (3/19/06)

• Dear Richard, John and I wanted to thank you for a wonderful week aboard your beautiful boat Lobe Yoseph. We learned so much and gained a lot of confidence. Your depth of knowledge about all aspect of sailing was phenomenal. your gave us a great basis for what we hope will be a major new aspect of our lives. We also get a great taste of the BVIs, excellent anchoring and restaurants. Amy & John (03/17/06)

• Captain Richard was competent, friendly, knowledgeable and did a wonderful job of conveying course work to practical application. His first concern was our well being and fulfillment of all our goals. He did a wonderful job of seeing the best available sites and activities available. Allan & Cindy (03/10/06)

• Great cruise and learning experience We have been sailing for 1 year and decided to take the ASA courses. Richard did a great job making sure we understood all the fundamentals and additional information to make sailing safer and more enjoyable. Great job balancing learning and having fun. Would recommend Richard for cruising or classes. Greg & Sherry (03/10/06)

• Richard,  Just wanted to let you know I just got off the phone with Dave at Blue Water Sailing School and told him how much we enjoyed sailing with you and felt that the experience was fantastic.  I also told him if he ever needed a reference to please feel free to call us. One thing to remember, I give way to no one!! Sherry (03/04/06)

• A wonderful sailing experience and education. Richard is a very patient and sensitive instructor who personalized our week to meet our needs. Our culinary needs and desires were superbly attended to, as was our diving interest. Labe Yoseph is a wonderful sailing experience. Jim & Carol (03/04/06)

• I love sailing down here, the Caption was so friendly. We had a blast and we hope the other cruises do too.! See Ya! Montana -12 years old (02/24/06)

• WE HAD FUN! Joe (02/24/06)

• A fantastic learning and sailing adventure. You were a wonderful teacher and host, Thanks so much. Mary (02/24/06)

• Richard was a ver nice captain. Food was great. Cali 14 years old - (02/24/06)

• What did you like about your experience?: The pace of learning each skill; the islands; having the opportunity to come here (BVI) instead of mainland US; living on the boat all week - Ryan ASA Class (2/3/06)

• Excellent Teacher! Boat well cared for and well equipped. Answered questions outside of course parameters. Would return for more. (Eric) Fun, comfortable, good teacher, and environment. Adjusted to our needs and skill level. (Emile) (1/12/06)

• The time dedicated to learning and relaxing was well distributed. It was a good learning experience without feeling overwhelmed by the information given. - Chiara, ASA Class (2/3/05)

• If I was any more relaxed, my face would fall off - Carol (12/27/05)

  • Dear Gail (Gail at Virgin Island Charters),
    Thank you so much for the Champagne!
    From the moment we boarded the yacht the first time our trip was magical. Richard went more than an extra mile (nautical mile) to think up wonderful experiences for us. By the end of the trip, had I been any more relaxed, my face would have fallen off.
    Richard gave us informal sailing lessons, exactly as much as we wanted, and in between found beautiful, deserted places for us to swim and snorkel. He took us off the beaten path exactly as we were hoping. He arranged two surprises for us - a photo shot from the water (OK, I guess that's something he does for everyone) and he arranged for us to be guest artists with the house band at "The Last Resort" (That was a one-of-a-kind experience!) He covertly smuggled our guitars from the yacht to the restaurant and the band sprang it on us after everyone was good and drunk and ready to listen to a couple of honeymooners play. It was great fun, and I am somewhat in awe of Captain Richard not only for pulling it off, but for thinking it up in the fist place!
    Our chef Patti, our award winning Chef Patti, was a delight. We had plenty of space and plenty of privacy and felt ourselves to be in expert hands We could not have asked for a more perfect honeymoon.
    Carol & Lenny (12/27/05)