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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. David Wing
Yacht: Beneteau 40cc "Trinity" with check-out skipper with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 6/23/10 - 6/30/10 with a sleep aboard 6/22/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Generally yes, particularly the dock personnel.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yacht was clean, but not everything worked, e.g., wind indicator, boat speed indicator, and we weren't told. The boat sailed very well.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
BBQ grill was missing, and the office staff implied it was our fault for not telling them. All other equipment was fine. Nice freezer.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
No, no cross flow in the main cabin. Portholes only on port side.
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes, kudos to Chris. Anthony also helpful on the phone.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes, absolutely beautiful (when it wasn't stormy).
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
BVI Yacht Charters did not know about the checkout captain until I called to confirm. They didn't seem to require one after all. I requested it anyway, and he was good.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
The engine belt broke leaving us stranded (wind was calm). Chris and Elvis came quickly out to replace the belt. This was especially great service, friendly, professional, and efficient.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Dave Williamson
Yacht: Beneteau 473 "Caca Fuego" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 6/7/10 - 6/14/10 with a sleep aboard 6/6/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes. Each staff member was very professional and showed solid experience in their roles.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes.
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes. The Virgin Islands are hard to beat for an easy, event-filled boating experience.
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No,
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
As our searches for a charter in USVI/BVI that met our requirements turn up short, we contacted Virgin Island Sailing. VI Sailing quickly found a match to our requirements. Our charter fully met our needs and provided a family vacation that was exciting, fun, and provided a truly bonding family experience.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Bill Black
Yacht: Leopard 4700 "Stray Cat" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/31/10 - 6/4/10 with a sleep aboard 5/30/10
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Only problem was with missing connecting flights in Puerto Rico because of airline changing schedule without informing us
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mrs. Laura Jones
Yacht: Lagoon 380 "Apaca" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/8/10 - 5/15/10
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
All CD/tuner missing a knob. Everything else was clean and in good condition.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes.
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes.
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
I don't think so.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Sergey Roz
Yacht: Beneteau 323 "Chablis" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/23/10 - 5/30/10 with a sleep aboard 5/22/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
It was some problem with the fuel gauge. The rest was OK
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes, very
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
It was raining one day... I am not sure that you can help with that.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Charles Caldwell
Yacht: Beneteau 473 "Justice" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/16/10 - 5/23/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes, very helpful
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes. BYIYC also got us a beverage cooler. I wish we could have been able to lower the spray dodger, however. It was bolted into the upright position.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Like any yacht, night ventilation is problematic. However, all of the fans worked.
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes. Chris (?) showed us everything we needed. I wished there was a way we could get familiar with the Chartplotter in advance, however. Also, I would like to know how much water was contained in each of the four tanks.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Definitely. Anegada and JVD were our favorites.
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
I think you covered all of the issues we had. Paperwork was quite smooth.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Ms. Myrna Finn
Yacht: Lagoon 380 "Apaca" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/17/10 - 5/24/10 with a sleep aboard 5/16/10
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Mostly
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
The bed linens were awful - polyester and cotton in heat and humidity is not a good fit. The GPS was not up to date and it was a challenge to figure it out. Otherwise, all was fine.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Pete Seagoe
Yacht: Lagoon 380 "Bad Kitty" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/11/10 - 4/24/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Clean, yes. A few items were not working - knot meter, one empty propane bottle
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
carving knives were very dull - useless
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
This could have been done a little better; it was sometimes difficult to understand what was being said
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
I was pleased with the intro in the office, and the quick response to request for repairs out of port.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
This is from Peter Read. I arranged for the charter, and crewed on the boat. I will be forwarding the link to my wife Wendy who was also on the Bad Kitty.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. George Saunders
Yacht: Beneteau 311 "Island Time" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 3/20/10 - 3/27/10 with a sleep aboard 3/19/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Yes!!!
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Great charter - Would love to do it again!
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Gary Brown
Yacht: Beneteau 323 "Chablis" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 5/2/10 - 5/8/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
yes
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
actually, we were offered a different boat upon arrival. We were very satisfied..."Shiraz".
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
as well as it could be
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no, but thanks for asking
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
BVI Yacht, and the staff took good care of us.
Thanks,
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Norman O'Banyon
Yacht: Lagoon 440 "Morena" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/25/10 - 5/8/10 with a sleep aboard 4/24/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
The staff was extrodinarily attentive and professional. We were well attended. * see below
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, in every way.
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes, all the equiopment was thoroughly explained and demonstrated.
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
We loved the area.
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No, you cared for our every need and question.
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
* As we were leaving for the second week, a dock "boss" shouted at me to "slow down!" I had moved less than thirty feet, and had the starboard engine in reverse, not wanting to brush the dock as I departed.. I felt his response was uncalled for and excessive. It disturbed not only me, but the other seven persons on board. I think a brush-up on customer care would be important for his future. It was a tiny incident in an otherwise marvelous charter.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. and Mrs. David Pisani
Yacht: Beneteau 343 "Nina Rose" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/1/10 - 4/7/10 with a sleep aboard 3/31/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
very much so!
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
yes, better than expected
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Gary Schmid
Yacht: Lagoon 380 "Kiaora" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/13/10 - 4/23/10 with a sleep aboard 4/12/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Yes very much so. We were losing our rental car at 2:00 pm and they allowed us to drop our bags and provisions off early.
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
cooking yes--needed a bucket with rope to wash decks--but didn't have one
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
yes
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
yes
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Not really--everything was very smooth
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mrs. Carolyn Moll
Yacht: 2008 Lavezzi Bordelo with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 4/14/10 - 4/21/10 with a sleep aboard 4/13/10
Broker: Joann Higgins
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Very
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes - we did have engine problems but they fixed it right away and gave us fuel credit when we filled up at end of trip
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yep.
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
yep
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
average but not a problem
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
loved it
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
Maybe in 2011
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
Loved the relaxed attitude of the staff.
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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BAREBOAT CHARTER REVIEW
Name: Mr. Hub Harrington
Yacht: Beneteau 50.4 "Isle Dance II" with BVI Yacht Charters - Road Town, Tortola
Charter Dates: 3/14/10 - 3/21/10 with a sleep aboard 3/13/10
Broker: Melody Delgado
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations and we are eager to have your evaluation and impressions of your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Were the staff at BVI Yacht Charters friendly and accommodating?
Very
2. Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes - Except for the GPS
3. Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
4. Was the boat well ventilated?
Yes
5. Did the staff at BVI Yacht Charters do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and it's equipment?
Yes - Very responsive - Prepaid telephone was very good
6. Did you like the area you cruised?
Very much
7. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
No - very satisfied with staff
8. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
9. Additional comments on your charter?
We'll be back asap
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2216 Lakeshore Drive Nokomis, Florida 34275
www.visailing.com, Email: info@visailing.com
Phone: 800.382.9666, 941.966.9387 Secure Fax Numbers: 866.813.1230, 212.500.0028 |
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