Annual Fall Desolation Sound Flotilla Cruise

 

 

From Bellingham you'll visit the Canadian Gulf Islands, and British Columbia's Sunshine Coast on your way to spectacular Desolation Sound.  Two or three weeks will allow for a leisurely pace and time to explore Desolation Sound. Serving as guide, naturalist and local historian, your flotilla leader will help you discover an enriched cruising experience among these beautiful and diverse inlets and islands.

 

Click here for a detailed, day-by-day itinerary. This is a MUST read! 

 

Dates:  Saturday, September 18 through Friday, October 1, 2010 (2 weeks).  Or Saturday, September 18 through Friday, October 8, 2010 (3 weeks).

               

Available Boats:   

SAILBOATS

Click on boats listed below for rates and specifications.  For 2-week charters you receive 10% off the second week's charter rate and 25% off the second week's daily hull damage waiver.  If chartering a third week you will receive 15% off the charter rate for that third week and 50% off the third week's daily hull damage waiver.
Catamarans
     Manta 42 (3 cabin) Catamaran - Ninja (crewed)
     Lagoon Catamaran 380-S2 (3 cabin) - O'BenAnnas
     Gemini 105 (34', 3 cabin) - Compass Rose
Monohulls
     Jeanneau 49 (3 cabin) - First Kiss
     Jeanneau 45 (46.5', 3 cabin) - Esprit de Mer
     Island Packet 445 - Voyager
     Hans Christian 43 (3 cabin) - Argonaut
     Jeanneau 43 Deck Salon (3 cabin) - Illumine'
     Beneteau 42 - Free Spirit
     Catalina 42 (3 cabin) - Raven
     Cabo Rico 40 - Aurora
     Catalina 36 - Morning Light
     Pacific Seacraft/Crealock 34 - Osprey
     Tartan 34 - Cecilia
     Catalina 32 - Just Fiddlin'
     Catalina 310 - Ad Libitum
 
POWERBOATS
Click on boats listed below for rates and specifications.  For 2-week charters you receive 10% off the second week's charter rate and 25% off the second week's daily hull damage waiver.  If chartering a third week you will receive 15% off the charter rate for that third week and 50% off the third week's daily hull damage waiver.
Power Catamaran
     PDQ 34 Power Catamaran - Le Château
Motoryachts
     Carver 57 - A Pastoral Call
     Bayliner 4087 (41') - Discovery
     Californian 39 - Harmony
Trawlers
     Grand Alaskan 64 - Manitou
     Nordic 52 - Escape
     American Tug 41 - Cinnamon Girl
     Ranger Tug R25 - Bula
 
Call 1-800-677-7245 or e-mail charter@sanjuansailing.com for questions or to reserve!

Your flotilla fee of $250/week includes these extras:

 

   Daily route and safety briefings

   Daily weather briefings

   Daily history briefings

   Daily naturalist briefings

   Periodic “rafting” with complimentary beverages

   Boats include extra fleet communications gear, detailed paper charts for the route, detailed electronic charts (for chart plotter) and radar (with instruction if needed).

   The host boat will carry additional spares, an expanded first aid kit and a defibrillator.

 

Call us to reserve your bareboat charter to join us this fall!  1-800-677-7245.

 

By the Stateroom Option:  If this is a trip that you’ve always wanted to make, but you are short on crew or experience, consider reserving a stateroom on the Hans Christian 43 "Argonaut" or the Beneteau 42 "Kipper Kite".  $1400 per stateroom per week.  Flotilla fees, food/beverages, fuel, and moorage/dock fees will be split evenly between all aboard, including the captain, via a ship's "kitty".  "Kitty" amount estimated at $250/person/week and should be provided in cash.  Any moneys not used will be refunded at the end of the cruise.  

 

Advanced Coastal Learn-N-Cruise Option.  Please click here for details.