San Juan - Share the Sail: San Juan Sts

San Juan StS

Aug 8-15

Raise your hand if you're fired up to do some San Juan Island cruising! If you are receiving this you are confirmed on the Latitudes & Attitudes San Juan Share the Sail and Cruiser's Party! Welcome Shailors.

I know that some of you are busy planning every detail so I have provided some info to assist you:

We have 5 boats from the nice people at Anacortes Yacht Charters. We begin our adventure Sunday, August 8. The skippers will start their check in process at 1000 (10am) but we don't expect to start loading the boats until noonish. I will tell you then which boat you are on. Please arrive by 1300 (1pm) as some of the boats will be preparing to depart. Our first stop is an easy anchorage around the corner.

Travel:

If you are travelling in from afar, like us, you will likely fly into Seattle. The airport code is SEA. For those of you, like us, that won't be chartering a small plane, a right turn from baggage claim takes you out the S entrance to the bus terminal. Yep, it's a couple hour cruise up the highway. I'll be using the time to ease into my week long adventure.

Bus service: Airporter.com - Call in to book so you can request an Anacortes Marina drop off. 1-866-235-5247 .

Anacortes Marina driving directions (and other info): http://ayc.com/service_directions.cfm.

Suggested Lodging is below.

Cruise:

On this cruise are the normal suspects: myself and Bob and Jody. They will be bringing their grand daughter Tabitha. We also are lucky to have our TV producer Darren and his crew on their boat. From our east coast operations, Tom and Sharon,brownellsystems.com. From San Diego, Rags and Kathy, maritimeinstitute.com. Local bretheren of the sound pirate and Vessel Assist operator, Big John will be joining us with his yacht for part of the cruise.

Darren and Big John have conspired to knock up a list of possible stops for our little flotilla. This list is subject to, and probably will be, changed:

Board boats in Anacortes, head to Spencer Spit State Park for mooring or anchor.

Friday Harbor Marina – Marina’s right in town, with West Marine and other merchants throwing welcoming event and discounts.

Sucia Island State Park - Moor/anchor.

Insert other kewl San Juan Islands here. Maybe Roche or Reid?

Lopez Islander Resort in Fisherman's Bay as Big John has arranged an invitation to the tiki bar.

Of course we will be arriving at the docks Friday evening in time for the Lats & Atts PNW Cruiser's Weekend at Cap Sante in Anacortes. Dock party Friday and Eric Stone concert Saturday. Other festivities in between: http://www.seafaring.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15955

On about noon on Sunday, Aug 15 your skipper will be returning the boats to the base in the same harbor. You are welcome to depart anytime from Cap Sante or wait for the boat to return to Anacortes Marina.

Next:

I will be sending out Crew Questionnaire and What to Bring emails. The Questionaire will help with crew placement.

You can put your hand down.

Captain Woody

woody@seafaring.com

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Info from Anacortes Yacht Charters (more at AYC.com):

All yachts are complete with the

following:

Pillows, blankets and towels are provided aboard each yacht.

VHF Radio Tool Box

Compass(s) First Aid Kit

Depth Sounder Crab Ring & Line

Dinghy, Oars Boat Hook

Fenders Dock Lines

Flashlight Batteries

Flares Fire Extinguishers

Anchor(s) Life Ring

Marine Toilet(s) Marine Toilet Paper

Bilge Pump Galley Equipment

Ice Pot Scrubber

Handi Wipes Dishwashing Liquid

Window Cleaner Soft Scrub

Crab rings are standard equipment on all boats. For those interested in

Harvesting seafood while in the waters of Washington State, 1-day licenses are available for purchase in our office.

Travel and Accommodations:

Air Transportation

Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA)

(All Flights – 2 hours from Marina)

Bellingham Intl (BLI)

(Horizon, Allegiant and Delta

all 1 hour from Marina)

West Isle Air offers connecting flights from Boeing Field to the San Juan Islands including Anacortes several times daily. Van service available from Sea-Tac to Boeing field. West Isle Air is available directly for reservations and fare information at: (800) 874-4434.

www.westisleair.com

Kenmore Air features daily float plane flights from Seattle to the San Juan Islands and Desolation Sound. Call Kenmore directly for prices and flight schedules at: (800) 543-9595. www.kenmoreair.com

San Juan Air offers scheduled, charter and scenic flights from Anacortes, Bellingham and Seattle to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia. Call San Juan Airlines for prices and flight schedules at (800) 874-4434.

Ground Transportation:

Bell-Air Shuttle Service offers van/bus shuttles from Sea-Tac and Bellingham airports directly to the Anacortes Marina (by prior arrangement). Make reservations directly with the Airporter Shuttle at:

(360) 380-8800 or (866) 235-5247

$34.50 one way - $64 RT pp

$32.50 one way - $58.50 RT Seniors or Military

www.airporter.com

Triangle Van Service provides local van service between Sea-Tac or Vancouver Airports and the Anacortes marina. Fares vary based on the number of passengers and the distance covered. Please call directly: (800) 255-2281

$260 one-way for 1-4 passengers.

Elegant Limousine provides limousine, ground transportation and airport transfers to and from Sea-Tac airport. Please call direct for reservations and rates at: (800) 209-7082 or (206) 913-3260.

RPM Limousines offers ground transportation and airport transfers to and from Sea-Tac airport. Please call direct for reservations and rates at (888) 545-4776 www.rpmlimo.com

Car Rental:

U-Save: (877) 451-6985

~Round Trip drop fee $150

~office open 7 days a week.

Enterprise: Local (360) 293-4325

(800) 261-7331 or www.enterprise.com

One way drop fee: $50 each way when you mention our corporate code.

Office hours: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Usually open Saturdays in the summer months from10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

To insure the best rates and one way fees use our corporate code!

Code: T07923 Pin: ANA

Suppliers Prices are subject to change.