Evening Sail
The evening sail lasts 3.5 hours for up to 6 people, with daylight thanks to the midnight sun.
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Seward, AK
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Made for
- Elopements, photo shoots and other special occasions can be arranged as customized sailing trips.
- Wildlife seen in the bay includes humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals and puffins.
The packages
Day Sail Private Charter
Guests on the private day sail may help hoist sails and trim sheets, booking midday or evening.
One way Sailing Adventure
The one way adventure takes 5 hours and adds a sailing excursion to a trip out of Seward.
Multi Day Sailing Adventure
Multi day sailing suggests at least 4 nights to see Aialik glacier up close, with meals provided.
Liveaboard Learning Cruises
Group and private liveaboard cruises teach sailing along coastlines in Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords.
Spring Ski & Sail Expeditions
The ski and sail expeditions are for advanced skiers who hold an Avi1 certificate.
Elopement Sailing + Heli Adventure
Couples fly by helicopter to a beach, hold a ceremony on the beach, in the woods or aboard, then sail to Seward.
Customized Sailing Experience
The customized sailing experience suits photo shoots, elopements, honeymoons and retreats.
Sailboat and Photography Elopement Package
The package lets couples pick a beach or sailboat ceremony, with an officiant and witnesses provided.
Bareboat Charter Madrona
A week of 7 days and 6 nights on Madrona could reach glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Bareboat Charter Encore
Encore serves ASA course instruction but may also be chartered for a day sail or overnight.
The styles
S/V Madrona
Madrona is a 35s5 Beneteau First in the fleet.
S/V Encore
Encore is a Hunter 28.5 built in 1988.
S/V Rastaman
Rastaman suits small private groups of up to 6 people.
S/V Azzurra
Azzurra is a more physically active sail for guests wanting to join the crew.
Event experiences
- Captain Kate is ordained and can officiate ceremonies, helping with legal paperwork and planning.
How it works
Sailing
The crew teaches along the way, and guests share their experience level and what they want to do.
At Anchor
At anchor, guests can explore, hike, beach comb, or stay aboard to rest, read or play games.
Good to know
- Bareboat charters need one person to present a sailing resume plus documentation, to meet insurance guidelines.
- Bareboat skippers must show they can sail and maneuver the boat before leaving the harbor.
- Beyond the harbor there are no services to refuel or reprovision.
- Boaters should monitor VHF channel 16 for local traffic and SeaTow.
- Private captained charters take up to 6 passengers.
- Guests should pack lightly in a backpack or duffle, and hard suitcases are not allowed.
- The crew follows up on meal preferences, menus and allergies, and plans depend on weather.
- Passenger count is capped at 6 under the captain's USCG license.
- Trips sail in any weather unless the captain cancels for unsafe conditions, then guests get a refund or rebooking.
- Trip cancellations made 90 or more days ahead qualify for full refunds.
- Under 45 days, no refund is given, though payment can go toward a future sailing trip.
- Whales are seen more often in Resurrection Bay during May and June.
- Bareboat check-in and check-out stays flexible when possible.
Details from resurrectionbaysailingcharters.com