We are heading to Alaska next week to check out Anchorage and head down to Seward for a full day of the glacier and wildlife touring by ship. This is something my wife and I always wanted to do. When we researched Seward we noted pictures of huge marina with dozens of sailboats were docked. It serves the large cruise boats and fishing fleet as well. Perhaps the best sailing is coming up shortly this fall. I thought I would take chance and see if anyone is online and might have a sailboat in Seward. If so would you care to charter for a day for a sail in Resurrection Bay? Thanks Bob
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Great idea!
I was in Seward in '88 and was very impressed. A nice little town with a terrific man-made small boat harbor. If you can't get a ride on a sailboat in Resurrection Bay, you should def. take a tour over to Aialik Bay.
I was in Seward in '88 and was very impressed. A nice little town with a terrific man-made small boat harbor. If you can't get a ride on a sailboat in Resurrection Bay, you should def. take a tour over to Aialik Bay.
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Mike. We are booked on an 8-hour run to see the Glaciers and hopefully whales on a nifty little ship out of Seward. We caught a live webcam on the intenet showing the Seward Marina around the clock and were impressed with the number of sailboats. I would say at least 50 if not more. We plan on heading their first to see if anyone has sailing charters, since the view from Resurrection Bay has to be spectacular under sail. Bob
Mike. We are booked on an 8-hour run to see the Glaciers and hopefully whales on a nifty little ship out of Seward. We caught a live webcam on the intenet showing the Seward Marina around the clock and were impressed with the number of sailboats. I would say at least 50 if not more. We plan on heading their first to see if anyone has sailing charters, since the view from Resurrection Bay has to be spectacular under sail. Bob
Just got back...
We just got back from a wonderful 12 days in Alaska. You will love it. We rented a car and drove from Anchorage - Whittier - Seward - Homer - Girdwood (Alyeska) - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks - Anchorage. Seward is great. We took the cruise of the Kenai Fjords in the catamaran (power), and it was fantastic. The photo is of a friendly humpback who did more than 40 tailslaps for us and was still going as we took off. You will see many sailboats in Seward, and there were a lot out sailing. The problem with a sail charter would be the distance you need to go to get out of Resurection Bay. Do take time to travel to Whittier (the tunnel is an adventure on its own) where you will see even more sailboats. The weather was fantastic for us - we flew around McKinley in perfect weather. I hope you have the same good luck. Email me if I can be of help. Derek
We just got back from a wonderful 12 days in Alaska. You will love it. We rented a car and drove from Anchorage - Whittier - Seward - Homer - Girdwood (Alyeska) - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks - Anchorage. Seward is great. We took the cruise of the Kenai Fjords in the catamaran (power), and it was fantastic. The photo is of a friendly humpback who did more than 40 tailslaps for us and was still going as we took off. You will see many sailboats in Seward, and there were a lot out sailing. The problem with a sail charter would be the distance you need to go to get out of Resurection Bay. Do take time to travel to Whittier (the tunnel is an adventure on its own) where you will see even more sailboats. The weather was fantastic for us - we flew around McKinley in perfect weather. I hope you have the same good luck. Email me if I can be of help. Derek
Try this link
Bob, This link will take you to a company that does bareboat charters out of Seward: Gary Wyngarden S/V Wanderlust h37.5
Bob, This link will take you to a company that does bareboat charters out of Seward: Gary Wyngarden S/V Wanderlust h37.5
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That website for bareboat charters was excellent. Interestingly they have a Catalina 30 , which is what we sail. Weather will decide everything for us. We will certainly check them out when we get there. Our trip is from Anchorage to Seward and back with several days in between, so we will probably explore the Kenai Penisula before heading home. I understand the trip (highway 129) from Anchorage to Seward is one of the most spectacular in the world, so we certainly look forward to that. Are their any interesting stops worthwhile enroute? Town of Hope? Any nice lodges for a lunch stop? Any recommended restaurants in Seward (salmon is the key word)? Appreciate all the great responses. Bob
That website for bareboat charters was excellent. Interestingly they have a Catalina 30 , which is what we sail. Weather will decide everything for us. We will certainly check them out when we get there. Our trip is from Anchorage to Seward and back with several days in between, so we will probably explore the Kenai Penisula before heading home. I understand the trip (highway 129) from Anchorage to Seward is one of the most spectacular in the world, so we certainly look forward to that. Are their any interesting stops worthwhile enroute? Town of Hope? Any nice lodges for a lunch stop? Any recommended restaurants in Seward (salmon is the key word)? Appreciate all the great responses. Bob
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Bob, We are a bit off-topic for this board ;D Things to do: 1) As you drive along the Turnagain Arm, keep a lookout for the tidal bore. Stop at Bird Point - there is a timetable and an excellent lookout over the arm. It only happens twice a day, and is not always spectacular, but it is one of the few places in the world where you can see a bore. 2) Just along the road is the town of Girdwood. Take the tram from the Lodge up Mt. Aleyeska - you may want to have lunch at the top. 3) Further down the arm, stop at Portage, and (as I said above) make the trip through the 2.5 mile tunnel to Whittier. VERY worthwhile. 4) In Seward, a fun (and surprisingly good) place to eat is "Cheap Beer - Lousy Food" salmon Bake at the start of the Exit Glacier Road as you enter town. We stayed at the Windsong Lodge, just up the road from there. While there, take a drive (and walk) up to the face of the Exit Glacier. 5) Homer (and the Homer Spit in particular) is interesting if you are into halibut fishing. Anchor Point, just before Homer (most western point of the US highways) was interesting to me to see the launching of halibut fishing boats on an open beach using tractors. Wow, did those guys move boats!! Good luck with the charter.
Bob, We are a bit off-topic for this board ;D Things to do: 1) As you drive along the Turnagain Arm, keep a lookout for the tidal bore. Stop at Bird Point - there is a timetable and an excellent lookout over the arm. It only happens twice a day, and is not always spectacular, but it is one of the few places in the world where you can see a bore. 2) Just along the road is the town of Girdwood. Take the tram from the Lodge up Mt. Aleyeska - you may want to have lunch at the top. 3) Further down the arm, stop at Portage, and (as I said above) make the trip through the 2.5 mile tunnel to Whittier. VERY worthwhile. 4) In Seward, a fun (and surprisingly good) place to eat is "Cheap Beer - Lousy Food" salmon Bake at the start of the Exit Glacier Road as you enter town. We stayed at the Windsong Lodge, just up the road from there. While there, take a drive (and walk) up to the face of the Exit Glacier. 5) Homer (and the Homer Spit in particular) is interesting if you are into halibut fishing. Anchor Point, just before Homer (most western point of the US highways) was interesting to me to see the launching of halibut fishing boats on an open beach using tractors. Wow, did those guys move boats!! Good luck with the charter.
Dont forget the tourist rules
Don't forget you have to wait at the tourist turn-stile at the airport. Before you can enter Alaska you have to wait for another tourist to leave. That way the state never becomes overcrowded with tourists. Just kidding, sorry just a little Alaska local humor, we are really a frendly, but maybe slightly odd lot. Welcome to Alaska! I sail my Mac 25 out of Valdez. The Prince William Sound is a wonderful place to sail. You can find the most spectacular scenry, amazing wildlife, and total solitude all in the same weekend of sailing. The winds are usually mild. If you can, do charter a Sailboat from Sailing Inc. We live in the interior, between Fairbanks and Delta Junction, we get our boat down to Valdez two or three times each summer. Even for a 15 year resident it is always a breath taking experience. Enjoy your visit. Mike O
Don't forget you have to wait at the tourist turn-stile at the airport. Before you can enter Alaska you have to wait for another tourist to leave. That way the state never becomes overcrowded with tourists. Just kidding, sorry just a little Alaska local humor, we are really a frendly, but maybe slightly odd lot. Welcome to Alaska! I sail my Mac 25 out of Valdez. The Prince William Sound is a wonderful place to sail. You can find the most spectacular scenry, amazing wildlife, and total solitude all in the same weekend of sailing. The winds are usually mild. If you can, do charter a Sailboat from Sailing Inc. We live in the interior, between Fairbanks and Delta Junction, we get our boat down to Valdez two or three times each summer. Even for a 15 year resident it is always a breath taking experience. Enjoy your visit. Mike O
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