5 people max
- Private groups starting at $1475
- 2pm (on Day #1) - 11am (on Day #2)
- Only run May - September
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Local and organic charcuterie board on the beach
- Wine, beer & water (coffee shops etc along the route)
- Wildlife: seals, porpoises, eagles, jellyfish, anemones, whales
- Exploration of fertile tide pools and huge driftwood beaches
- Primitive skills: fire by friction, fishing, navigating, clay harvest
- Edible foraging: sea salt, seaweed, herbal teas, berries,
- Geology, oceanology, ecology, and earth science education
- Indigenous cultures, settler impact, military history
- Military barrack exploration (and echo song chambers)
- Conversation about environmental concerns & solutions
- Nautical 101: boating, navigation, radio comms, signals
- Snorkeling and swimming (for those willing to brave the cold)
- Crabbing pot experience (catch & release, optional 1hr add-on)
CAMPING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Beautiful Fort Flagler State Park Campground
- One 6 person tent OR two 4 person tents pre-setup for you
- Sleeping pads/bags/pillows fully provided (clean & nice)
- Firewood, flags, lanterns, bluetooth speaker etc provided
- Local, organic dinner cooked over the fire for your group
- Acoustic music, games, conversation cards around the fire
- Warm breakfast provided over the fire for your group
- Camp fully cleaned up in the morning for you while you hike
TRIP OVERVIEW:
We’ll get acquainted at the marina, go over some safety precautions, pour you all a couple drinks, then charter past the idyllic Port Townsend & Fort Worden coastlines. (Last minute coffee stops etc can be fun before we leave town).
From here we’ll buzz across the bay, and fully circumnavigate Indian / Marrowstone Islands, stopping at several great beaches, forests, & abandoned forts along the way! (20+ miles in total). We’ll picnic, explore, learn about local ecology / history, enjoy some good music, and take passenger requests to ensure that this is the greatest boat trip your group has had in years!
We'll beach the boat right at the State Campground, get unloaded, and send you all off on a hike while I setup a beautiful camp and start cooking us a delicious meal! The night's activities are all fully customizable: I'll offer group options ahead of time and we'll feel it out, you guys "just do you." (I'll be sleeping in the boat cabin, and give you as much privacy as you like :-)
Evening Possibilities:
- Ukelele or bluetooth music around the camp fire
- Conversation card games to take things a little deeper
- Board games by lantern light at the picnic table
- Private group space while Captain Ben goes to bed ;-)
You'll wake up to morning music around 7:30am, and have an oatmeal bar waiting with all the fixins. I'll send you all off on a great hike, then pack up camp for the group. We’ll buzz back across the bay at 10am, and get you dropped off back at the marina or a nearby beach cafe around 11am, where you can enjoy the rest of your day however you please…
PICNIC / DRINKS:
A charcuterie board is pre-made for each group, but make sure to bring more food if you'll be hungry... Three wines/beers for each person, on the house! (Or a novel Japanese Tea Ceremony on the beach!) Filtered water also provided for guests. Bring more beverages if you like!
DINNER OPTIONS:
Dinner is totally customizable, based on your needs & desires. We can get more specific via phone or email before the trip :-)
Every overnight dinner comes with staples:
- Rice or Quinoa
- Steamed Broccoli
- Corn in the Husk
- Bread & Butter (GF ok)
- Seltzer waters
From here, pick one protein option:
- Chicken breasts
- Whole salmon in foil
- Cheeseburgers
And lastly, pick a main beverage option:
- White wine bottles
- Red wine bottles
- Beer (you pick style)
- CBD or THC drinks
- Juice or milk options
OTHER TRIP AMENITIES SUPPLIED:
- Heated cabin & deck
- Blankets & cushions
- Bluetooth speaker
- Binoculars
- Sea life ID books
- Seaweed ID books
- Birding ID books
- Inspiring nautical books
- Local history books
- Detailed maps of the area
- Snorkels, masks & fins
- Phone charging ports
- Primitive skills gear
- Ukulele & percussion instruments
- Board games & conversation cards
- Antibacterial wipes / sanitizer
- Toilet paper & paper towels
- Dramamine, big first aid kit
- Life jackets and all safety gear
WHAT TO BRING:
- Many layers of clothing (the wind can be cold, even on a sunny day!)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, sleeves (the sun is bright on the water!)
- Shoes for climbing around on the seashore (they might get wet!)
- Food and drink of your own (bring it all, let’s enjoy ourselves!)
- Toys or other items to keep the kids occupied (only if they need it!)
- Towels and suits (if you’re bold enough to swim in this chilly water!)
- Cash tips are more than welcome (but only if you think I’ve earned it!)
DISCLAIMERS:
- Reservations are rain or shine, but we'll have a blast either way!
- (If there’s wind / choppy seas, you’ll receive a full refund).
- You will be required to sign a liability waiver before we depart.
- Overt drunkenness is a liability, and will not be tolerated.
- We'll stop at a bathroom or two, other than that: use the forest!
- No physical ADA access, but folks of all abilities are welcome!
- Dramamine is encouraged for those who get motion sick.
MANY MORE DETAILS GIVEN VIA PHONE / EMAIL UPON BOOKING...