No Inheritance - Crewed Catamaran Charter

We just returned from our voyage on No Inheritance and as one member of our group said, “this might have been the best vacation ever.” (and we’ve had some good vacations.) The boat was gorgeous. Obviously, rooms are small, and bathrooms/showers were especially tiny, but overall we were certainly pleased with the amount of space on it (plus, who really spends time in their cabins other than sleeping.) We didn’t anticipate that the 9 of us would all be able to be eat in the front of the boat (excuse me, bow) or the back (stern) or that we’d all be able to be up where the captain drives the boat (not sure what that’s called.)

As nice as the No Inheritance is, there is no doubt in any of our minds that Eric and Maddie (I’m not sure how she spells her Maddie, but we’ll got with that spelling) were what made the trip so memorable/fantastic.

Eric was a great captain. He is one of those rare people who has the gift of making things appear effortless when he is undoubtedly putting in a lot of effort behind the scenes. He made the effort to really understand what we wanted out of this vacation. No doubt lots of folks love to go bar to bar (and who doesn’t like a good Caribbean bar?), but that’s not what we wanted to do on this trip. We were with the 9 people we wanted to be with, and Eric managed to take us to uncrowded spots (even during Christmas in July) where the snorkeling, hiking, and water were all fantastic. And, even the day when we did hit the Soggy Dollar, he made sure we got there early, had our pains killed, and were on our way before it got crowded. We were traveling with 4 teens, and he took the time to get to know each of them whether it was keeping Emily from getting seasick, letting Michael help him man the controls, or having Will fish and wakeboard. He seemingly knew all of their names (and all the adults’ names) immediately. Obviously, he’s taking us to places he’s been to and seen many times before, but he made it seem like he was enjoying our discoveries just as we were enjoying them.

Maddie was a fantastic chef. As I said to her on the boat, I expected a cook and got a chef. We were a challenge, and meals were my greatest concern in the month leading up to the trip. We celebrated an anniversary and two birthdays on the boat. And, we had a vegan, a vegetarian, and someone who doesn’t eat fish. We thought that would severely limit our dining options. Instead, Maddie was whipping up a delicious dish from scratch every day (well, several times a day) that met (and let’s be honest greatly exceeded) our expectations every day. Like Eric, she got to know our kids (and all of us) and paid attention to what we ate and what we didn’t eat and adjusted her plans based on that. She was always happy to answer any questions or just to chat in the kitchen.

Simply put, I can’t imagine that there’s a better team out there. While I was impressed with the way they handled their jobs, frankly, I was just as impressed with the fact that they are great people. By the end of the trip, they just seemed like the 10 and 11th members of our traveling party. We talked to them, played games with them, and hiked with them. Now, as we get back to the grind, we miss them.

If you have people deciding among several boats, I’d say tell them to just pick the one with Eric and Maddie on it. And, if prospective charterers want to talk to someone who has traveled on the boat, I’m guessing any of us would be happy to talk to them (while I wrote this, I’m pretty confident that Ana, Linda, and Kevin share the same view). Now that I think about it, Linda is probably the best talker of the group. I’m more of a writer, but you can certainly share this letter with anyone who wants an unsolicited testimonial.
John

Might have to look into sailing/ being a crew out here!! I´ve been inspired! Thank you guys for an awesome week.
Anna

Loved it!
❤️ Linda

Thank you!
Sara❤️

Best vacay ever.
❤️ Ana

Some of the best people I´ve ever met. Life-changing week.
Michael

Thank you so much!
Emily❤️

An incredible experience! The boat is great, but the crew is even better!! Eric and Madison are incredible. They go above and beyond. Food was delicious (Madison) and each day Eric had an incredible adventure planned we could not have been happier with the experience.
John, Ana, Michael and Emily

What a fantastic voyage! Eric and Madison were the best! Great vibe, Great company, great food, the list goes on. We hate to leave but will find a way to cruise with them again!
Kevin, Linda, Anna, Sara and Will

It was a dream trip! The boat is comfortable, everything is new and very well kept and the crew is simply the best!!! Eric and Mady are wonderful people, professional, pleasant, fun and very well connected. Without a doubt, they are both key players in the success of this trip. We will be back as soon as possible. Thank you very much for this unforgettable week. It meant a lot to our family.
Love, Ana, Renato, Mencelo, Bruna, Ale, Laine, Pedro, Leonardo, Renata, Bia & Carolina

Wow! We just finished 7 nights aboard No Inheritance with Captain Eric and Chef Madison, and I don’t know if I can find the words to say just how incredible this trip was. We were four families doing a tandem charter with C Sisters, including 6 teenagers and an 8 YO, with Hurricane Beryl heading west across the Atlantic as we embarked on our journey. We felt at home immediately upon arrival, greeted with champagne and a fresh lobster salad lunch, and we continued to be blown away with their hospitality, gentle nature, and each made from scratch meal and cocktail. My personal favorites included homemade pasta carbonara, fresh mahi and polenta, homemade bagels, pretzel bites and breads, crème brulee and fruit meringue desserts, and the many Aperol spritz and Painkiller cocktails . We had a lot of wind at times from Beryl to the south, but the sails were spectacular with Captain Eric at the helm. Our destinations were stunning, each unique in its own way, including Soggy Dollar and Hendos at White Bay (best part was floating in the crystal clear water), hiking to the bubbly pool on Jost, the kids soccer game on Sandy Spit, Marina Cay floating, the Baths, dinners at Coco Maya and Saba Rock, Hiking to the Norman Island helipad, Virgin Gorda Peak and sugar mills at Cinnamon Bay, Cocktails at Willy T’s, the Dinghy Bar, Quarter Deck at Bitter End and we loved the bushwhackers from Rumrunners. The kids will always remember their night swim under the boat with huge tarpon followed by lights out and stirring up the water to see bioluminescence, tubing and wakeboarding with Captain Eric, snorkeling the Norman Island caves and swimming through the passthroughs at the Indians, and of course their kids only dinner nights followed by trivia or the game Bang with Eric and Maddie! We knew we loved the USVI/BVI, we didn’t know that it could be the MOST INCREDIBLE TRIP with Captain Eric and Chef Madison. They are truly the GOAT at what they do, we may have to book again next year just to spend the week with you both again! Wishing you the very best for your upcoming pre-honeymoon and wedding!
Love, the Claytons (Cory, Sarah, Cory Jr, Jackson and Willy T) and the MacLellans (Jerry, Karin, Brady and Berkley)


A huge thanks to Captain Johnny and Chef Darryl from C Sisters also! We loved our adult dinners and everything you did to make this a seamless tandem vacation!

There are no words to describe the week we’ve had on the water with Madison & Eric. The days of peaceful sailing, dolphins, snorkeling, floating, eating and more eating. Madison’s meals were fantastic and Eric playing his ukulele was a highlight. We ❤️ you like family and can’t wait to do this again! “CHAT!”
McKeon & Grab

Best trip ever!!! We will definitely be back. We also expect Madison and Eric to come visit us “Christmas in July”. They are part of the family now. This has been the most beautiful and fun trip. We can’t thank you enough for everything.
❤️ Always Bonnie

From the moment we walked on seeing Eric and Madison’s big smiles to the very last second, there are not enough words to describe the fun we have had. ; food was top notch- breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktails delicious! The memories will last a lifetime from the theme nights to the inappropriate jokes, to the snorkeling to the water spots. THANK YOU Eric and Madison!
Love you. Mean it❤️

I took my first charter with Eric and Madison and had the best time. It was a great bonding experience for me the loved ones I was with, they made us feel so comfortable and the views were so beautiful. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to get out there again!!
-Amy G.

We had such an amazing week with Madison and Eric! The food and drinks were out of this world. I tried to take Madison home with me! We were a spilt group with high/low energy and everyone had a great time.
-Scott

Sailing and I do not go hand in hand. I get the kind of seasickness that propels me into another dimension. So when my partner suggested we take a trip out to the Channel Islands, I considered breaking up with them. But, she assured me she’d heard great things about Eric and Madison from a friend of ours and to trust that it would be fun. Ultimately, she was right. Maybe it was the killer cocktails Madison made or the fact that she comforted me while I leaned over the side of the boat about to be sick the first half an hour, but I ended up feeling totally safe and comfortable with them as our guides. Eric found a great snorkeling spot for my girlfriend and I stayed behind to snack on the appetizers Madison made and listen to chill indie rock. All & all a fun time. I’m glad we went and thanks to M & E for their support in getting me out there.
-Bryan

Yum…there wasn’t a meal that wasn’t liked all week long. Food is such a fun and important part of vacation and Maddie nailed it. Meeting the needs of a large group, we had 8, is no easy feat and our entire grouped enjoyed the unique and flavorful meals Maddie thoughtfully prepared. I think the real testament is the opinion of our kids - we had 4 kids in tow (ages 8-11) and they ate every single thing prepared, often asking for more! I personally valued and loved Maddie’s true passion for food, quality ingredients, and unique presentation. You won’t go hungry!
-Sharon

While I have sailed on boats worldwide, Eric is one of the most engaging and interesting crew members I have had the pleasure of sailing with. I watched him often anticipate client needs, seamlessly balance helping and giving us space, and pitch in when something needed to be done without missing a beat. He offers great conversations and a great sense of humor, and his kind presence ensures an enjoyable experience for all aboard. I highly recommend this wonderful human.
All the best, Sarah