Debbie and I spent three weeks in October/November in Puerto Vallarta, as usual in Cochas Chinas about an half hour walk from “old town” We basically ate and drank margaritas for most of the time. Those of you that haven’t been to Puerto Vallarta and are under the mistaken impression that Mexico is under siege …
Interesting fact of the day: According to Scientists Mt. Olympus in the Olympic National Forest on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state (just 70 miles northwest of us here on Bainbridge Island) would be the highest mountain in the world if it was not being constantly eroded by the more than 14 feet of rain it …
Interesting Fact of the Day _ from Alaskan Yacht Charters Read More »
For most of you across the nation the thought of spending the summer in Alaska might not sound so great right now. Many of you have expressed the opinion to me that you have been living there for the winter of 2013-14. So perhaps the thought of the impending El Nino in the Pacific which …
Alaskan Yacht Charters invites you to cruise Sitka and Juneau this summer Read More »
When I arrived home this afternoon Debbie told me to check out the new issue of Alaska Magazine. Great issue with articles especially of interest to our clients, including an excellent article on “Seven Best Hikes in Juneau,” and articles on “Anan Creek Bears” and “Cruising the Inside Pasage.” I have enjoyed some of the …
Alaska Magazine’s article on “small” boat cruising in Alaska Read More »
My Christmas Story: Christmas day Debbie and I had dinner with 10 friends; the usual rather rich food and some but not too much wine. The following morning I awoke uncomfortable with stomach pain and figured I just had too much rich food until the afternoon when I started having cramps. Thinking food poisoning though …
Happy New Year from Geoff Wilson, Captain of the Alaskan Story Read More »
After a lengthy evaluation process Alaska Yacht Charters has been awarded a permit for Glacier Bay National Park. The Alaskan Story is one of only a few yachts over 60 feet permitted to charter from June through August within the waters of the crown jewel of the our national park system. The National Park Service …
Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Alaskan Story with Alaska Yacht Charters Read More »
The summer of 2013 was without a doubt the best weather we have had in 24 years of chartering in Southeast Alaska. Great weather, great wildlife and certainly great clients: what more could we wish for. After cruising back to Seattle, putting the Alaskan Story to bed and playing a little golf Debbie and I …
Cruising around Alaska is a thrilling experience that will delight nature lovers, travel gurus, and adventure addicts alike. Like many other vacation experiences, it’s either enhanced or compromised based on what you do (and don’t) remember to pack. This simple packing guide will help you travel to Alaska with the right clothes, items, and accessories …