Summer 2017 ASA Flotilla

Book your 2017 flotilla now (in 2016) and we’ll lock you in at these 2016 rates!

Join fellow sailors in cruising the beautiful San Juan Islands and to enchanting Victoria, BC. This cruise offers a variety of excellent cruising destinations to discover, including elegant resorts, small island towns and idyllic anchorages. Planned stops include a quiet anchorage on Lopez Island, historic and vibrant Victoria, BC (Vancouver Island), bustling Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), elegant Rosario Resort (Orcas Island), and picturesque Inati Bay (Lummi Island).

Agenda:

Friday, June 23 – Arrive 3:30pm. Attend 4pm flotilla briefing followed by 4:30pm safety briefing and local orientation, then an onboard systems checkout. Stay aboard your boat (gear and grocery loading may begin following your onboard checkout) Friday evening.

Saturday, June 24 (9am) through Friday, June 30 (noon) - Sailing in the US San Juan Islands & to Victoria, BC.

Notes:

 The prices listed by the boats include the charter fee for chartering your boat from 9am Saturday, June 24 through noon Friday, June 30, the daily damage waiver and liability coverage fee for your boat, the Friday (June 23) 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.  30% of your charter rate will be due at the time of booking, as a reservation deposit. After that the remainder of your balance will be due 30 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 60 days or more prior to its start, your reservation deposit will be returned less a $100 processing fee. If you need to cancel within 60 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):

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.

Sea Eagle $3,767.54 + $175/person Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability Jeanneau 34 (2 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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.

Cecilia $3,859.93 + $175/person Tartan 34 (2 Staterooms) Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

Optimal performance with minimal hassle defines the Tartan 3400. Plush accommodations, carbon fiber mast, a fully- battened mainsail that easily raises and drops from the carbon fiber trough-shaped boom, and a roller furling, self- tacking 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.

Shenandoah $3,930.59+ $175/person Hunter 356 (2 Staterooms) Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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.

Prices include all tax & insurance. For boat photos, specifications, floor plans and availability, please visit http://www.sanjuansailing.com/charter-detail/sail-listings.php?id=Sail. To reserve, call 360-671-4300.

Chinook $4,512.13 + $175/person Beneteau 37 (2 Staterooms) Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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.

Sundance $4,729.53 + $175/person Jeanneau 37 (3 Staterooms) Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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.

Sea Otter $4,022.98 + $175/person Island Packet 37 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (2 Staterooms)

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. Prices include all tax & insurance. For boat photos, specifications, floor plans and availability, please visit http://www.sanjuansailing.com/charter-detail/sail-listings.php?id=Sail. To reserve, call 360-671-4300.

Messing About $6,235.03 + $175/person Lagoon 380 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (3 Staterooms)

Fast, safe, and easy to maneuver with an efficient deck layout and plenty of natural light in the cabin. Three roomy staterooms will comfortably sleep your whole crew. Webasto diesel heat, AM/FM/CD stereo w/ aux input, blu-ray DVD player with 32” flat panel monitor and Bose speakers. Fully battened mainsail w/ lazy jacks, furling genoa w/ optional gennaker (with resume). Radar, GPS color chart plotter, autopilot with remote. Twin 27 HP Yanmar diesel engines.

MokiMak $ 7,110.06 + $175/person Seawind 1160 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (3 Staterooms)

The most popular catamaran for charter in Australia, this brand new Seawind 1160 offers a self-tacking jib for ease of cruising (especially with a short-handed or inexperienced crew), as well as a furling “screecher” sail to take advantage of her exceptional performance design. Solar panels, AM/FM/CD/DVD stereo w/ wireless link, front-loading refrigerator with separate freezer, inverter. Touch screen chart plotter, digital radar, self-tacking headsail and electric primary winch.

Kallisto $ 5,175.20 + $175/person Jeanneau 39i Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (3 Staterooms)

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. Breeze $ 4,675.18 + $175/person Beneteau 39 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (2 Staterooms)

A great sailing boat, with her deep keel enhancing speed and stability. Queen berths in both staterooms. Master features ensuite head, and both heads offer separate shower stall. Plenty of extra storage in the salon! Large, L-shaped galley with extra counter space and front-loading fridge and freezer. Webasto hydronic heat, AM/FM/CD/Aux stereo with salon and cockpit speakers, inverter. Color chart plotter, radar, autopilot. Battened mainsail with lazy jacks, electric windlass, full cockpit enclosure with advanced request. 54 HP Yanmar.

Salus $ 5,028.46 + $175/person Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability insurance, sales Jeanneau 40 tax and flotilla fees. (3 Staterooms)

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.

ONEWORLD $7,354.64 + $175/person Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability Lagoon 40 insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees. (3+ Staterooms)

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.

Wind Song $5,468.69 + $175/person Bavaria 41 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

Brand new in 2015, "Wind Song" offers three staterooms and two heads; perfect for a crew of 6. Walk-through transom/lowering swim platform provides fantastic access to dock or dinghy. Webasto forced air heat. Front-loading refrigerator with separate freezer. Inmast furling main, custom dodger with full enclosure. Bowthruster, flat screen TV/DVD, iPod compatible sound system. Color chart plotter, radar, and autopilot.

Ardent $5,414.34 + $175/person Beneteau 41 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

This 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers a very spacious cockpit and excellent handling under both sail and power. Three private staterooms and two heads. Inverter, microwave, folding transom, dodger. Touch-screen color chart plotter, radar, autopilot. In-mast furling main plus optional asymmetrical spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). Diesel forced air heat. 40 HP Yanmar diesel engine with bowthruster.

Liberty $ 4,838.23 + $175/person Hunter 41 DS Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (2 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

A "deck salon" model offering comfortable headroom with extra light and expansive views from the salon. 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.

Hale Kai $ 5,148.03 + $175/person Hunter 41 DS Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

A "deck salon" model offering comfortable headroom with extra light and expansive views from the salon. Three 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.

Fancy Free $ 5,109.98 + $175/person Catalina 42 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

Great yacht offering a complete package of sailing ability and ample accommodations. Popular 3 cabin, 2 head layout. Substantial aft cabins plus a master cabin with private head. Roomy salon, electric heads. Spacious cockpit with walk- through transom. GPS color chart plotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, electric windlass, TV/DVD, microwave and bimini. In- boom furling mainsail. 56HP Yanmar diesel engine.

Kipper Kite $5,028.46 + $175/person Beneteau 42 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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).

Whitehawk $4,984.98 + $175/person Hunter 44 DS Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (2 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

Light, roomy, and fun to sail! With two large staterooms and a dinette that converts to a queen bed, there is plenty of room for your whole crew. The galley has plenty of storage so there is more than enough room for all your provisions. The new bimini will keep you protected from the rain or sun while you relax in the cockpit. Chart plotter, radar, new autopilot, Bose stereo, and flat screen DVDs in salon and master stateroom.

Sea’s the Dream $6,191.55 + $175/person Jeanneau 44 DS Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

The Jeanneau 44 Deck Salon is the ideal Pacific Northwest cruiser, featuring a roomy and bright interior. Aft king berth, a queen berth in the forward stateroom, and two double bunks, there's plenty of room to bring all your friends. The galley features two fridge/freezers providing ample storage for all your provisions. The spacious cockpit has an optional full enclosure to protect you from the elements. Chart plotter, radar, Simrad autopilot, Apple dock sound system with Bose speakers in salon and cockpit.

Misty Blue Yonder $5,745.88 + $175/person Jeanneau 45 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (4 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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 walk- through transom. Optional cruising spinnaker (with approved spinnaker résumé). 63 HP Yanmar diesel engine.

Esprit de Mer $5,745.88 + $175/person Jeanneau 45 Rate includes vessel charter rate, preboard, daily damage waiver and liability (3 Staterooms) insurance, sales tax and flotilla fees.

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.

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.) 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.