[southernman]

SUNSAIL.
You will no doubt get a variety of good and bad tales about them as with any Charter Co.
We have chartered with them 10 years and very minor problems.
In the BVI''s we found them to be very helpful. I believe they recently moved from Sopers Hole. In other locations it depends on where you sail to from their base. They have a chase boat that will come to you if the problem cannot be resolved by you or your crew. We also found that in certain areas other Charter Co.''s will assist without giving you a hard time.
Chartered with Trade Winds also and had mninor problems. Also heard bad about them so!!!!!
If you have sailed before then the minor problems that usually arise can be handled by you and your crew.
Time of year is a hit & miss thing. We chartered in June & August and never had a problem with the weather other then wind. Sometimes we had none for several hours. Would suggest earlier in the season but again your preference.

Good Luck
Ray & Joanne
Dream Catcher