Flotilla to the Gulf and San Juan Islands You are invited to participate in our June 20 27, 2014 Gulf and San Juan Islands Flotilla. Just north of the San Juan Islands lie the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. This string of unspoiled islands boasts sheltered waters, magnificent marine parks, quiet villages and an abundance of welcoming marinas. Wildlife abounds on the land and in the sea, with deer, bald eagles, seals, sea lions and orca whales commonplace. Our sailing route will include overnights at anchor or moorings often in marine provincial parks, as well as docked in marinas at small villages or resorts. Discover more below or call 1 800 677 7245 to reserve a boat. Crew looking to join a boat, or skippers looking for crew, email Capt. Roger at enrapt@gmail.com. ASA membership not required. Our likely destinations for 2014 are: Bellingham Beautiful, historic seaside town of Bellingham WA, just south of the Canadian border will be our port of departure and return. Major airline service or shuttle from SEATAC. Montague Harbour on Galiano Island Montague Harbour Marine BC Provincial Park is rich in natural and cultural history. White shell beaches, open meadows, tidal lagoons, towering forests, craggy headlands and abundant bird life are just a few of the things that attract visitors to this park. Poets Cove, South Pender Island The Gulf Islands premier luxury resort. Tucked away in Bedwell Harbour on Pender Island, British Columbia, this spot offers elegance in the midst of incredible natural beauty of a provincial marine park.
Maple Bay, Vancouver Island Maple Bay is a picturesque seaside community located in the Cowichan Valley of southern Vancouver Island. The town is at the head of a narrow inlet and is surrounded by smooth, pebbled beaches. We ll dine at the historic Quamichan Inn. Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island We anchor in Todd Inlet and dinghy over to the Gardens for an amazing experience of horticultural excellence. The fabulous city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, is also only a short bus or taxi ride away. Ganges, Salt Spring Island The village of Ganges, BC, is on Salt Spring Island, which is known as a center of artistic and crafts activities in the Gulf Islands. Ganges is a popular destination for boaters from all over the Pacific Northwest. Rosario Resort, Orcas Island Nestled at the base of Mt. Constitution is Rosario Resort. Once a mansion belonging to Seattle mayor and shipbuilding legend Robert Moran, this waterside resort offers island history, rugged scenery, fine dining, spa services and an outdoor pool. Roche Harbor on San Juan Island Roche Harbor is one of the island's most picturesque locations. Originally a Hudson's Bay Company trading post, today Roche Harbor is a scenic yachtsman's resort.
Book your 2014 flotilla now (in 2013) and we ll lock you in at these 2013 rates! Join fellow sailors in cruising the beautiful Gulf Island and San Juan Islands. This cruise offers a variety of excellent cruising destinations to discover, including elegant resorts, small island towns and idyllic anchorages. Planned stops include luxurious Poet's Cove Resort (South Pender Island), peaceful Montague Harbor (Galiano Island), picturesque Maple Bay (Vancouver Island), vibrant Butchart Gardens, artistic Ganges Harbor (Saltspring Island), circa 1880's Roche Harbor (San Juan Island), and elegant Rosario Resort (Orcas Island). Agenda: Friday, June 20 Arrive 3:30pm. Attend 4:30pm skippers meeting, followed by an onboard systems checkout. Stay aboard your boat (gear and grocery loading may begin following your onboard checkout) Friday evening. Saturday, June 21 (9am) through Friday, June 27 (noon) - Sailing in the US San Juan Islands & Canadian Gulf Islands. Notes: The prices listed by the boats include the charter fee for chartering your boat from 9am Saturday, June 21 through noon Friday, June 27, the daily damage waiver and liability coverage fee for your boat, the Friday (June 20) evening barbecue and preboard/sleepaboard, your skippers meeting, onboard systems checkout, ASA-hosted cruising party, flotilla fees/activities, linens & towels, dinghy with 2HP outboard and all applicable taxes. The flotilla price does NOT include provisioning, meals ashore, dock/moorage fees, or fuel. ASA membership is not required to participate. Your vessel s fuel tank will be full at the start of your charter and must be returned full. Please top off at the fuel dock in Bellingham. A $100 fuel top-off fee, plus the price of fuel, will apply if your vessel is not returned with a full tank. 20% of your all-inclusive price will be due at the time of booking, as a reservation deposit. After that the remainder of your balance will be due 60 days before your flotilla starts. Unless you have made other arrangements we will automatically charge the remainder of your balance to your credit card at that time. Please designate a skipper for your boat. The skipper will need to submit his/her sailing résumé to us for approval. Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel your charter 120 days or more prior to its start, your reservation deposit will be returned less a $100 processing fee. If you need to cancel within 120 days of your charter, all fees paid will be refunded if we re able to rebook the charter, less a $100 processing fee. Please carefully consider cancellation insurance. We suggest Travelguard (www.travelguard.com). Provisioning: There s a full-service grocery store (Haggen Food, 24 hours, 360-671-3300) including deli, meat counter and bakery, 5 minutes by car from SJS s docks (or a $10 taxi ride). Provisioning is also available at Roche Harbor and Ganges. Transportation Tips (directions on our website): June 2014 ASA Flotilla 1. Option A - Fly to Bellingham airport (BLI) via Delta, Horizon, or Allegiant Air. Both Delta and Horizon offer connections from other major airlines. Then taxi (approx. $15) from airport to San Juan Sailing. 2. Option B - Fly to SEA/TAC airport in Seattle (SEA), rent a car (both Hertz and Avis have a one-day, one-way, no-drop-off-charge) and drive (100 miles) to San Juan Sailing. Return the car to the Bellingham Airport before your charter starts and take a taxi back to SJS (approx. $15). Advantage: You ll have a car for easy provisioning.
2000 Hunter 34 $1878 $1288 $992 n/a n/a n/a n/a Fun and easy to sail. Quick reefing from the cockpit. Very comfortable and stable. For a 34, the cockpit is huge! Extremely spacious head also. Interior is bright and airy with excellent cooking and seating arrangements. Two cabins, one head. Flat screen TV/DVD, microwave, extra filtered water tap. Furling main and genoa, traveler arch, full bimini top + ¾ enclosure. Color GPS chart plotter/radar, autopilot. 27HP Yanmar. 2001 Jeanneau 34 $1863 $1277 $984 n/a n/a n/a n/a Sleek and fast with lots of toys! Easy to sail single handed or with inexperienced crew. All lines led into large cockpit with walk-thru transom. European galley with large pantry. Big dinette! 6'3" headroom. Webasto diesel heat. Spacious head and shower. Color GPS chart plotter/radar, autopilot, wind instruments, in-mast furling main and electric windlass with all-chain rode. TV/DVD. Several movies aboard and bring your favorites! 27 HP Yanmar diesel. 2006 Tartan 34 $2072 $1417 $1089 n/a n/a n/a n/a Optimal performance with minimal hassle defines the Tartan 3400. Plush accommodations, carbon fiber mast, a fullybattened mainsail that easily raises and drops from the carbon fiber trough-shaped boom, and a roller furling, selftacking 100% jib. Inverter, radar, color chart plotter, autopilot, tridata, electric windlass. AM/FM/Satellite stereo w/ ipod input. Diesel forced air heat. Asymmetrical spinnaker (available with a spinnaker resume). 27 HP Yanmar.
2001 Bavaria 34 $1863 $1277 $984 n/a n/a n/a n/a Bavaria is the most popular charter boat in Europe. Fortunately this one has made it to the Pacific Northwest for you! She has everything you ll need. Great layout with beautiful, rich mahogany interior, L-shaped galley, and 2 well-sized private staterooms. A solid, secure feel below and on deck. Sails with ease with all lines led aft and in-mast furling. Features touch-screen color GPS chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric head and electric windlass. 29 HP Volvo. 2006 Gemini 105 (34 ) 3 Staterooms $2259 $1542 $1183 $968 $824 n/a n/a Popular and easy to operate, offering speed, stability, and a spacious layout. Comfortably equipped w/flat screen TV/DVD, CD/Stereo/Satellite radio, inverter, Webasto diesel heat. 6 to 6 5 headroom. Autopilot, color GPS chart plotter, radar, AIS. Fully-battened mainsail w/stack pack, 150% furling genoa. Rigid bimini, dinghy and outboard on davit, stern loveseat hammock. 27HP Westerbeke inboard diesel engine w/single-screw Sonic Drive. 2003 Hunter 356 $1988 $1360 $1047 n/a n/a n/a n/a The Hunter 356 offers a spacious and well thought-out design, featuring an elegant interior of beautiful teak and navy blue upholstery. The traveler arch above the cockpit keeps the boom at a safe height and out of the way. In-mast furling, large cockpit and walk-through transom, plus dodger and full bimini top. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass. 27HP Yanmar diesel engine.
2006 Catalina 36 $2103 $1438 $1105 n/a n/a n/a n/a This beautiful Catalina 36 Mark II design offers luxury for a couple, comfort and privacy for two couples, or a great vacation value for a family. Generous space, abundant light and ample storage make this a great sailor that will please the entire crew. Dodger and bimini, Dutchman flaking system, walk-through transom. TV/DVD, CD/Stereo with MP3 input. Color chart plotter at helm, radar, autopilot, electric windlass. 35HP Universal diesel engine. 2005 Beneteau 37 $2197 $1500 $1152 n/a n/a n/a n/a Built for comfort and performance, the Beneteau 37 is easy to handle, with all lines led aft, in-mast furling, and autopilot. Panoramic forward-facing windows bring plenty of light into the cabin. Good head room. Large cockpit with a 90-degree rotating wheel that gives easy access to the walk-through transom. Two large staterooms plus a spacious head. TV plus Playstation 3 with DVD, Blu-Ray and an assortment of family-friendly games. Microwave, inverter, dodger and bimini. 40HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2001 Tartan 37 $2228 $1521 $1167 n/a n/a n/a n/a Performance cruiser with strong, swift sailing characteristics and classic styling. Welcoming and spacious interior. Two cabins plus converting dinette. Head with separate shower area. Inverter, Espar diesel heat, AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo. UK Sails Carbon Tape Drive full-batten mainsail and furling genoa. Chart plotter, radar, autopilot with remote, electric windlass. Dodger, cockpit table, electric swim platform. 40 HP Yanmar diesel engine. Gennaker available upon advance request, for those with qualifying experience.
2005 Jeanneau 37 3 Staterooms $2369 $1615 $1238 $1011 $860 n/a n/a With 3 staterooms, this fast yet forgiving performance cruiser is set up to accommodate crews of 3 couples, 3-4 sailing buddies or families with kids who like their privacy. Bright, roomy salon with 6 3 headroom. Big cockpit, walkthrough transom, cockpit table. Inverter, Webasto diesel heater, TV/DVD, AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo. Radar, autopilot, GPS color chart plotter at helm, 250 of all-chain rode, electric windlass. 27HP Yanmar with Maxprop. 1997 Island Packet 37 $2056 $1406 $1081 n/a n/a n/a n/a High-end strong cruiser with a tradition of excellent sailing ability combined with live-aboard comfort. Full keel with cutaway forefoot makes her steady in a blow and gives a shallower draft. Cutter rig, including a roller furling staysail. Open, airy atmosphere below. Large L-shaped galley with generous counter space. TV/DVD. Also 3 reef points, GPS color chart plotter, radar, microwave, inverter and bimini. 38 HP Yanmar. 2007 Island Packet 37 $2388 $1627 $1247 n/a n/a n/a n/a A beautiful modern version of this high-quality traditional cruiser, offering two cabins, a converting dinette, exceptional storage and use of space, a strong feel and an elegant finish. TV/DVD, inverter, microwave. AM/FM/CD/Satellite stereo w/ ipod/mp3 connection. Cutter rig with furling mainsail, furling genoa, and self-tacking, furling staysail. Autopilot, radar, AIS, GPS color chart plotter. Bow thruster, swim platform, electric windlass. 56HP Yanmar diesel.
2010 Jeanneau 39i - 3 Stateroom $2625 $1785 $1366 $1114 $946 n/a n/a A true performance cruiser with superb sailing characteristics and balance, extra tall mast and deep bulb keel, adjustable backstay, tri-radial mylar/taffeta mainsail and genoa and optional asymmetrical spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). Diesel hydronic heat, TV/DVD, AM/FM/CD/iPod-compatible stereo, inverter. Autopilot, AIS, radar, color chart plotter. Electric windlass, dodger, dual steering, walk-through transom. 40HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2001 Jeanneau 40-3 Stateroom $2463 $1677 $1284 $1049 $892 n/a n/a This blue-hulled beauty is stable in a blow, yet swift in lighter breezes. Offering three cabins, plus two heads (both with showers), the Jeanneau 40 is perfectly suited for crews who need extra accommodations. Converting dinette plus additional salon single. Diesel forced-air heat, TV/DVD, inverter, AM/FM/CD stereo w/ ipod input. Color chart plotter, radar, autopilot. Furling mainsail, dodger and bimini, electric windlass. 56HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2010 Lagoon 40-3+ Stateroom n/a** $2486 $1891 $1534 $1296 $1126 n/a Roomy and stable, perfect for exploring the islands with a larger crew. Master suite in the starboard hull. Two double cabins plus a single crew berth (accessed from deck) in port hull. Three heads. Chart plotter, radar, autopilot with remote. Inverter, microwave, CD/USB/iPod stereo. Electric windlass. Fully battened mainsail with lazy jacks and lazy bag, furling genoa. Large cockpit with full enclosure. Elevated helm. Stern dinghy davit. Twin 40HP Yanmar diesels.
2004 Hunter 41 $2322 $1583 $1214 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2007 Hunter 41 Deck Salon $2447 $1667 $1277 n/a n/a n/a n/a The Hunter 41 offers a bright salon with extra big windows, large galley and plenty of elbow-room for two couples. A delight to sail with a very light helm and easily balanced furling main and jib. Radar and color chart plotter at helm, autopilot, electric windlass, dodger and bimini. TV/DVD, inverter, AM/FM/CD stereo, microwave, electric heads. Spacious cockpit with walk-thru transom and stern rail seats. 40HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2008 Hunter 41 DS 3 Stateroom $2609 $1775 $1358 $1108 $941 n/a n/a A "deck salon" model offering comfortable headroom with extra light and expansive views from the salon. Three cabins and a converting dinette provide plenty of room for the whole crew. Two heads, both with electric toilets. Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom, dodger and bimini. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass, TV/DVD, inverter, microwave. 54HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2003 Beneteau 42 n/a** $1719 $1316 n/a n/a n/a n/a Performance cruiser offering superb sailing characteristics in balance with plenty of cruising comfort and storage. It was named "Boat of the Year" in 2003 by Cruising World Magazine and won SAIL Magazine's Top 10 Sailboats for 2003. 2 cabin plus 2 heads. Spacious galley. Spacious cockpit with dodger/bimini and walk-thru transom to boarding platform. Microwave, TV/DVD, inverter. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, windlass. 50HP Yanmar.
2003 Catalina 42-2 Stateroom n/a** $1692 $1295 n/a n/a n/a n/a Tons of extras and excellent "elbow room" for 2 couples. 2 cabins plus 2 heads, both w/ electric toilets. Inner spring mattresses. Generator, inverter, TV/DVD w/ Seawatch antenna, water maker, air conditioning, diesel heat, microwave. In-mast furling main, furling genoa. GPS color chart plotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, electric windlass, bowthruster. Dodger and bimini w/ optional full enclosure. 56HP Yanmar. Spinnaker available upon request (resume required). 2003 Catalina 42-3 Stateroom n/a** $1802 $1378 $1124 $954 n/a n/a Great yacht offering a complete package of sailing ability and ample accommodations. Fin keel. Popular 3 cabin, 2 head layout with substantial aft cabins and centerline island berth forward. All berths have inner spring mattresses. Roomy salon, electric heads. Light airy atmosphere. Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass, satellite TV w/ DVD, microwave and bimini. 56HP Yanmar diesel engine. 1997 Beneteau 42-3 stateroom n/a** $1719 $1316 $1074 $913 n/a n/a From Beneteau s performance line, she s a fast cruiser with nice lines offering lots of room below. Wing keel for extra speed. Popular 3 cabin, 2 head layout. Bright interior w/ light wood. Smartly designed forward cabin. Electric heads. Open salon with European galley. Retracting transom swim step for easy raising and lowering. Microwave, TV/VCR, inverter. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot. 50HP Yanmar. Spinnaker available upon request (resume required).
1981 Hans Christian 43 n/a** $1604 $1230 $1005 $855 n/a n/a Enjoy the cozy elegance of the teak and marble interior, with classic bronze fixtures reminiscent of the past. An easy motion at sea, resulting from the flexible sail plan and heavy displacement of this beautiful cutter/ketch. Color chart plotter at helm, radar, hydraulic anchor windlass. TV/DVD, AM/FM stereo w/ 10 disc CD changer, inverter, microwave, cell phone booster antenna. Optional cruising spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). 60HP Isuzu diesel engine. 2005 Jeanneau 43 DS - 3 Stateroom n/a** $1900 $1452 $1183 $1003 n/a n/a First class cruising. Fast (8 knots under power), easy to sail (in-mast furling), with an open, light atmosphere created by the raised salon and larger windows. 3 large cabins (plus 2 heads) provide room for family or friends. Spacious cockpit with dodger/bimini and walk-through transom. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass, TV/DVD, microwave, inverter. 75HP Yanmar diesel engine. 2013 Jeanneau 44 DS - 3 Stateroom n/a** $2092 $1595 $1298 $1099 n/a n/a A bright, modern interior with the extra visibility of a deck salon model. Huge master cabin aft. Additional 2 cabins forward, one with v-berth and one with two twin bunks. Two heads, both with electric toilets. Inverter, microwave. In-mast furling main, furling genoa. Color chart plotter at helm, radar, AIS, autopilot, electric anchor windlass. Dodger/bimini, twin wheels, folding cockpit table. 54HP Yanmar diesel engine.
1995 Jeanneau 45 4 Stateroom n/a** $1952 $1491 $1214 $1029 $897 $798 Does everybody want to go sailing with you? Not a problem! 4 cabins and two heads offer room to spare. Dinette also converts to a double berth. European galley with plentiful counter space. Seated chart table, XM radio. GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass. Spacious cockpit with dual wheels, folding table, dodger, bimini, and walkthrough transom. Optional cruising spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). 63 HP Yanmar diesel engine. 1999 Jeanneau 45 3 Stateroom n/a** $1952 $1491 $1214 $1029 n/a n/a Nothing is spared on this fast and luxurious yacht. Built for the sailor (tall rig, carbon fiber mast and boom, backstay adjuster, three-blade feathering Max-Prop, North Spectra sails, electric primaries, bowthruster) & unmatched for cruising comfort (diesel forced-air heat, 4 burner stove, microwave, water filtration, water maker, memory foam mattress pads, TV/DVD, electric heads, satellite radio with salon/cockpit Bose speakers). GPS color chart plotter, radar, autopilot. Optional cruising spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). 75 HP Yanmar. 2014 Jeanneau 469 3 Stateroom n/a** $2279 $1736 $1410 $1193 n/a n/a Bright, modern and spacious, this new Jeanneau offers 3 cabins, each with a queen berth, and two heads, both with electric toilets. Webasto heater, LED cabin lights, AM/FM stereo w/ MP3/iPod input, TV/DVD, Bose speakers, inverter, microwave. Two Raymarine touch-screen color chart plotters, AIS, radar, autopilot. Electric winches, bow thruster, dual wheels, dodger/bimini, folding cockpit table, electric swim platform. Bainbridge HSX mainsail & furling genoa, lazy bag and lazy jacks. Optional spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). 54 HP Yanmar.
2005 Jeanneau 49 3 Stateroom n/a** $2342 $1783 $1448 $1224 n/a n/a Powerful, elegant and strong, yet easy to sail. 3 staterooms, 2 heads and a spacious dinette area make her comfortable for larger crews. European galley with plenty of work space. Dual helms. Deep performance keel and feather-tipped elliptical rudder. Large walk through transom with shower, swim step, and retracting swim ladder. TV/DVD/VCR, inverter, microwave, color chart plotter, radar, autopilot, electric windlass, bowthruster. 100 HP Yanmar. Footnotes: * If you book a boat with a crew of 2, and would like us to try to match you up with 1 or 2 other ASA members looking to share a vessel (and the cost), please let us know and we ll do our best to find you additional crew members. We will provide them with your email address, and ask them to contact you so you may interview them via email or phone if you choose. Simply call us to give us an increased crew count. (There are no guarantees that we will be able to find you additional crew.) ** Minimum of a crew of 3 required. Inventory: There are some inventory items that may not be mentioned because they are required on all the boats. These include, but are not limited to a color chart plotter at the helm, VHF, compass, CD/Stereo, PFDs, charts, pots/pans, dishes, cooking and eating utensils, cruising guides, two anchors, a dodger, cabin heat, refrigeration, cockpit cushions, tools, spares, and safety equipment. Contact us if you would like a complete list of required inventory items.