Beautiful day for a ride aboard the Adventuress…

You know, I know you were inside watching the USA/Brazil game, or doing something cool like hiking or kayaking or mowing your yard for next weekend’s BBQ, but one of the great things you could have done yesterday was go out on the Adventuress.

At full sail....

Built in 1913, this tall ship has been used for the past few decades to educate folks – including kids’ groups – about how to care for the water, the Sound, and the planet, and while we’re at it, each other.

Although the three hour boat ride didn’t go terribly far, we got to see how the great sails were unfurled (and later furled), learned a shanty or two, and made a few friends along the way. The crew was energetic & friendly, the cookies were good, and the sky was blue like it’s suppposed to be when you’re out on a beautiful boat. It made for a great day – they’ll be back for a bit in July & most of August – so you’ll have your chance. Here’s more about the boat, the folks & what they do from their website.

Here’s what they say their mission is:

The Mission of Sound Experience

Sound Experience sails the historic schooner Adventuress to help people discover Puget Sound and learn from its majesty and vulnerability.

We use the ship as a metaphor for our planet: a closed system that requires understanding and care, and sails best when all aboard are working together.

Our focus is educational because we believe that people will protect what they learn to value.  As they voyage through the Puget Sound basin, Sound Experience participants are encouraged to realize that their daily actions make a difference. And they respond with a growing spirit of cooperation, community, stewardship and responsibility.

View from the bow of the Adventuress....

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