My name is John Loggins. On November 12 2008 I purchased a Yung Sun ’43 in Broad Creek Marina North Carolina. Together with my wife and 3 children we planned a trip to Salt Ponds Marina Hampton Virgin. We had 3 sailing lessons between us and had never been on a boat larger than 20 ft long before. So we decided to hire a Professional Captain. We were turned down several times by other Captains for reasons ranging from the direction we were headed and the time of year to having children onboard. We were wondering if we were going to have to spend all winter in Broad Creek. Then a man comes down the dock and introduces himself as Captain Joe Sizemore. We invited him onboard and after regaling him with our story of incompetence and travel plans he agreed that we needed help and that he would be happy to help us.

Never have I met someone so willing to go above and beyond for his customers. He trained us in what we needed to complete the trip and then went with us to the store to help us pick out the tools. He taught us navigation and let us plot our own course using this new knowledge. He was with us every step of the way and made very sure that we did not endanger ourselves or others. His vast knowledge of seamanship made us feel safe and secure while we tried our novice hands on the wheel. He entertained us with stories and conversation and even took us to the best places to eat at each stop along the way. His infinite patience with our children and us during what must have been a terrible chore speaks volumes to his character. The weather was dismal and cold but it did not impact Capt Sizemore’s sunny disposition in the slightest. He was joy to work with and made what could have been a trial in aggravation a vacation of learning.

I would recommend Capt. Joe Sizemore to anyone who wants to move a vessel of any size for any reason.

There is not a day goes by that I do not miss his humor and wisdom. Especially when docking.

John P Loggins

S\V Circe

Safely in Salt Pond Marina, Hampton VA.