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Sailing Puget Sound: A Tall Ship Exploration With Your Grandchild

Program Number: 9528RJ
Start and End Dates:
6/22/2013 - 6/27/2013; 7/15/2013 - 7/20/2013; 7/21/2013 - 7/26/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: San Juan Islands, Washington
Price starting at: $799.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Intergenerational; Water Sports
Intergenerational
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian    

Program intended for grandchildren from 10 - 18 years of age.

Live aboard the schooner Adventuress — constructed in 1913 as a private yacht and converted into a teaching ship — as you take the helm, trim the sail and absorb the history and traditions of tall ships. Sail through the San Juan Islands by day and anchor at a different harbor each evening.




Highlights

• Explore marine environments through tidal pools, plankton trawls, and shore walks.
• A crew of naturalists, musicians and tall ship sailors leads you through an authentic maritime experience.
• The program’s emphasis is on teamwork, community and connection to Puget Sound — beginner sailors welcome!



Activity Particulars

Participants raise sails, prepare meals, keep vessel shipshape. Must be able to climb eight steps up and down a ladder, be able to climb into bunks, and maneuver in small spaces. Beginning sailors welcome.



Sailing itineraries vary by date. See date specific notes for more information.




Date Specific Information

6-22-2013

This program begins and ends at Squalicum Harbor Marina in Bellingham, WA.



7-15-2013, 7-21-2013

This program begins and ends in Anacortes, WA.



Coordinated by Sound Experience.




San Juan Islands

More than 200 individual islands comprise this archipelago off the upper northwest coast of Washington state. Only a handful are home to permanent residents, many of whom stay for the close-knit community unique to Island living.
Accommodations
Coast Guard-inspected, historic, 101-foot landmark schooner; dorm-style upper and lower tiered bunks; no cabins, limited private space. Bring sleeping bag. Toilets and sinks on board. Family-style meals, plentiful vegetarian options.
Meals and Lodgings
   Aboard Adventuress
  San Juan Islands and Puget Sound 5 nights
 Aboard Adventuress
Type: Other
  Description: Adventuress is a Puget Sound treasure, celebrating her 98th year as a working vessel. The Adventuress helps people discover Puget Sound and learn from the educational focus of the ship and the natural environment which fosters a spirit of cooperation, community, stewardship and responsibility.
  Ship Information: 101 ft, 98-ton gaff-rigged schooner. Photos are available at www.soundexp.org by clicking on 'About Adventuress'.
  Contact info: San Juan Islands- please contact Sound Experience office for more information
Friday Harbor, WA 98250 USA
phone: 360-379-0438
web: www.soundexp.org
  Facility amenities: While on board, everyone works together to set the sails, prepare meals and keep the vessel shipshape. Shipboard life provides an experience with a closed ecological system where issues of water conservation, recycling and waste management become more clearly understood. The crew offers a variety of educational programs including sail theory, navigation and environmental and marine science workshops.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Bathroom: Three heads (marine toilets), but no showers.
  Check in time: 4:00 PM
  Check out time: 4:00 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Bellingham, WA. Participants arrive and board ship at 1:30 p.m. You will be staying at Aboard Adventuress that night.
  End of Program:
Bellingham, WA. Participants disembark at 12noon You will be staying at Aboard Adventuress the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Sound Experience Release Agreement, Medical History Form, Getting to Know You Form. Forms will all be sent by provider upon registration.
  Parking availability:
Overnight parking is available at Squalicum Harbor Marina at no cost.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  San Juan Islands and Puget Sound
  Nearest city or town:  Seattle, Washington
  Nearest airport:  Sea-Tac Airport
  From End of Program
  Location: San Juan Islands and Puget Sound
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

SeaTac Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Airporter Shuttle
phone: 800-235-5247
Advanced Reservations Required

   

The Airporter Shuttle goes from the airport to 2 locations in Bellingham. Both of these locations are a couple of miles from the Squalicum Harbor Marina - a cab will be required for the last few miles. Please see 'Driving Directions' for more detailed information.

 
Driving Directions
  Seattle Bellingham is located about 2 hours north of Seattle and the Sea Tac Airport. There are a number of different ways to reach Bellingham: 1. By small plane: Alaska Airlines and a few others offer flights from Sea Tac Airport to Bellingham Airport. 2. By car: Driving from Seattle to Bellingham takes approximately 2 hours. Parking is available at the marina at no additional cost. If you're driving, please see www.soundexp.org for directions from Seattle. 3. By Train or bus: Amtrak and Greyhound both run at least twice daily from Seattle to Bellingham. The marina is across town from the train and bus station, you would need to take a cab approximately 4 miles from the station to the marina. By shuttle: The Airporter Shuttle offers multiple daily shuttles from the Sea Tac Airport to Bellingham. The shuttle will drop off approximately 3 miles from the marina, you will need to take a cab from the shuttle.
Equipment Requirements: Sleeping bag, pillow, outdoor attire for changeable weather conditions, comfortable closed-toe shoes
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Meeting your shipboard community, learning how to live aboard the historic schooner Adventuress, setting sail for the first time.
(Saturday, June 22)
   
 Afternoon: 1:30 pm Participants arrive & board Adventuress Group introductions, bunk sign-up, participants stow gear Participants are organized into 3 watch groups (8-10 individuals) and meet their watch leaders for the week. 2pm: Adventuress leaves the dock and participants help to set sail towards the first anchorage of the trip. Participants work in orientation stations, 3 hands-on introductions to life aboard ship (how to use the heads, below decks layout, daily schedule flow, etc), deck orientation (learn new terminology & deck layout), and line handling safety (how to secure a line to a belaying pin, secure a line to a cleat, and general safety procedures on deck). As time allows, participants may have the opportunity to learn sailing skills, take part in an informal class about marine ecology of Puget Sound, or have some personal down time.
 Dinner: Dinner 6pm - Meals all week are vegetarian and are plentiful, nutritious and served family style.
 Evening: 7 pm Watch groups muster to plan their evening program entertainment. 8 pm Evening program: a chance for all participants and crew to gather in the ship’s main cabin for 1-1.5 hours of songs, stories, and interactive skits. The Program Coordinator will introduce the evening program as a chance to share some stories, laughs, and ultimately build community which is so critical to a successful voyage. The program concludes as the First Mate orients participants to anchor watch, in which 1-4 participants stand watch on deck for one hour during the night, to ensure that Adventuress is secure at anchor. 10 pm Participants stand anchor watch in one hour increments until 7 am. One crew member stands with 2-3 participants. Duties include checking and recording anchor bearings every 20 minutes, below decks bilge checks, and waking the next watch.
   
Accommodations: Aboard Adventuress
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Setting sails, rotating through several engaging educational stations that could include learning about plankton, microplastics, navigation, and more. Going ashore to explore one of the San Juan Islands.
(Sunday, June 23)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast 7:30am
 Morning: 8 am, Participants and crew begin morning chores (one watch washes dishes, one watch cleans below decks, and one watch prepares the deck for sailing). 9 am, All hands on deck to set sail and haul back anchor. Adventuress underway. 10 am, Daily rotations begin, including deck watch (sail handling, navigation, steering the ship, etc), educational programs, and optional down-time. This cycle continues throughout the morning and afternoon.
 Lunch: Lunch
 Afternoon: Between 4 and 6 pm, Participants strike sail, Adventuress drops anchor, Deck is tidied up, When conditions allow, participants may climb aloft using safety climbing gear, spend time on deck, or sail or row small skiff along with a crew member. One watch begins dinner.
 Dinner: Dinner 6pm
 Evening: 7 pm Watches prepare for evening program 8 pm Evening program, including resource report, presented by a different watch each night. 10 pm Participants stand anchor watch in one hour increments until 7 am.
   
Accommodations: Aboard Adventuress
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Continued sailing and education stations. Opportunities to climb aloft, sail or row our small dinghy, and participate in other fun shipboard games and activities.
(Monday, June 24)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast 7:30am
 Morning: 8 am, Participants and crew begin morning chores (one watch washes dishes, one watch cleans below decks, and one watch prepares the deck for sailing). 9 am, All hands on deck to set sail and haul back anchor. Adventuress underway. 10 am, Daily rotations begin, including deck watch (sail handling, navigation, steering the ship, etc), educational programs, and optional down-time. This cycle continues throughout the morning and afternoon.
 Lunch: Lunch included.
 Afternoon: Between 4 and 6 pm, Participants strike sail, Adventuress drops anchor, Deck is tidied up, When conditions allow, participants may climb aloft using safety climbing gear, spend time on deck, or sail or row small skiff along with a crew member. One watch begins dinner.
 Dinner: Dinner included.
 Evening: 7pm, Watches prepare for evening program 8 pm, Evening program, including resource report, presented by a different watch each night. 10 pm, Participants stand anchor watch in one hour increments until 7 am.
   
Accommodations: Aboard Adventuress
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: More exploration of the San Juan Islands under sail, another opportunity to head ashore, continued sailing and educational stations.
(Tuesday, June 25)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast 7:30am
 Morning: 8 am, Participants and crew begin morning chores (one watch washes dishes, one watch cleans below decks, and one watch prepares the deck for sailing). 9 am, All hands on deck to set sail and haul back anchor. Adventuress underway. 10 am, Daily rotations begin, including deck watch (sail handling, navigation, steering the ship, etc), educational programs, and optional down-time. This cycle continues throughout the morning and afternoon.
 Lunch: Lunch included.
 Afternoon: Between 4 and 6 pm, Participants strike sail, Adventuress drops anchor, Deck is tidied up, When conditions allow, participants may climb aloft using safety climbing gear, spend time on deck, or sail or row small skiff along with a crew member. One watch begins dinner.
 Dinner: Dinner included.
 Evening: 7pm, Watches prepare for evening program 8 pm, Evening program, including resource report, presented by a different watch each night. 10 pm, Participants stand anchor watch in one hour increments until 7 am.
   
Accommodations: Aboard Adventuress
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: On the last full day of sailing and learning, more opportunities to share and create stories that develop a tight-knit community.
(Wednesday, June 26)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast 7:30am
 Morning: 8 am, Participants and crew begin morning chores (one watch washes dishes, one watch cleans below decks, and one watch prepares the deck for sailing). 9 am, All hands on deck to set sail and haul back anchor. Adventuress underway. 10 am, Daily rotations begin, including deck watch (sail handling, navigation, steering the ship, etc), educational programs, and optional down-time. This cycle continues throughout the morning and afternoon.
 Lunch: Lunch included.
 Afternoon: Between 4 and 6 pm, Participants strike sail, Adventuress drops anchor, Deck is tidied up, When conditions allow, participants may climb aloft using safety climbing gear, spend time on deck, or sail or row small skiff along with a crew member. One watch begins dinner.
 Dinner: Dinner included.
 Evening: 7pm, Watches prepare for evening program 8 pm, Evening program, including resource report, presented by a different watch each night. 10 pm, Participants stand anchor watch in one hour increments until 7 am.
   
Accommodations: Aboard Adventuress
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Closing circle in which everyone has the opportunity to share closing thoughts with the group. As we come into the dock we will take time to take a group photo.
(Thursday, June 27)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast 7:30am
 Morning: 8 am, Participants and crew begin morning chores (one watch washes dishes, one watch cleans below decks, and one watch prepares the deck for sailing). The final day entails a thorough cleaning of each cabin. After sailing a bit in Bellingham Bay, participants will have the opportunity to set sail and participate in a closing circle. The trip will end at 12noon.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

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