Melody is a bareboat charter expert! Her expertise includes both sail and power yachts in the Caribbean and around the globe. As a frequent traveler to the BVI, she inspects the charter company's facilities and yachts yearly. She'll ensure your charter is planned and executed from start to finish! Having bareboated in the Virgin Islands for the past 23 years, Melody offers unique local knowledge of the cruising area.  She enjoys staying on top of what's new and upcoming in the bareboat charter fleet and is always excited to assist her clients.

Melody is a native to Tampa Bay, Florida, where being on the water is just part of life.   She grew up enjoying wind-surfing, fishing, boating and diving.  Before joining VI Sailing, Melody  worked at The Moorings for over 11 years, where she was promoted from Vacation-Planning Specialist to Vacation-Planning Supervisor to Department Manager and finally, Yacht Ownership Representative.  Melody really knows the charter industry inside and out!    

Melody and her family enjoy frequent visits to Tortola where they visit her mother, Valerie Rhymer, at Myett's Garden Inn and Grille in beautiful Cane Garden Bay.  Melody has also spent time chartering in the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Bahamas, Tahiti and Australia.  

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References From Clients:

I'm very happy to have used Virgin Island Sailing as my broker. Before calling you, I had attempted to charter directly with two different captain/yacht owners. Both of those arrangements ended badly and motivated me to contact you. Booking through VI Sailing gave me piece-of-mind in the weeks leading up to our trip that I would not have otherwise enjoyed had I booked directly with a captain. Your staff was helpful, always answered the phone, and called me back promptly. Without question, I would use VI Sailing again to book my future charters. Thank you!

Melody, We had a great time, due in no small part to your assistance and attention to detail. We are part of a community of people who are avid boaters and sailors and we will be recommending your services to them.
Paul & Jackie B

Melody you were Awesome!
You made it so easy. I’m not a good trip planner and had never been to the virgin Islands ( or anywhere in the carribbean). You streamlined the process while keeping us informed each step of the way. It was Flawless. I’ve already recommended you to friends who want to plan a BVI bareboat cruise.
Patty M

You guys are top noch and I’ll use you again. Your method of presenting charter offers is phenomenal . I realy liked the email with the links to the site where I could actually take a look at the yacht in question, and review the pertinent details of both the yacht and the charter company. Great work!
Matt H

Random Melody – Comments

You gave very accurate info, great advice, very responsive.

Thanks’ for great insight & accurate advice.

Service and communication was first rate.

Everything went spectacularly. Couldn’t ask for it to go any better.

Melody is fantastic – helped with every detail!

Support was excellent!

Service was “above and beyond”

You did a very good job, always answered questions quickly.

Melody was incredible!

Our family considered you service in the excellent category.

I think you did an excellent job and helped keep us on track.

You were very helpful in every way. Everything went very smoothly! No Glitches.

Melody was very helpful. We will use VIS every time we sail from now on.

You were very accommodating, helpful and extremely informative!!

Excellent Job as usual!

Communication was great and exceeded my expectations. Thanks for EASY!

Melody did a great job meeting our last minute needs and dates.

3 rd time I’ve used you to book a charter. I get great choices & rates. Thanks

Service was your #1 Goal. Thanks

Appreciate your making it as simple as you did.

Every detail was perfect!

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