Only thing better than an open boat – a Double Open Boat! Drop in this Saturday….

Looking into town, from the deck…..

This coming Saturday (February 2nd!) from one to five pm, Bill & Shannon Bailey are hosting a “Double Open Boat” so that you can drop by the marina & come aboard The Catalyst, as well as introducing their new boat, Westward. Here’s more from Shannon:

Double….the Westward joins the Catalyst for Saturday’s Open Boat.

Dear Friends,

In the course of our Natural History-based voyages in the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Catalyst has worked toward providing the best possible educational experience. We have worked hard to make our classic vessel, Catalyst, a safe and comfortable platform for our guests and to gather a crew that is both highly trained as well as good traveling companions. We love doing what we do; traveling where we travel, and meeting the people we meet.

Many guests are referred to Pacific Catalyst by their friends or families who have sailed with us and upon their return told them they needed to make a voyage with us a priority. Some highlighted the healthy and delicious food, others our visits to hidden places known to very few, while the take away for some may be the companionship that develops in the course of the time aboard. We are proud of our history of social and environmental responsibility, and of our roles in raising the public consciousness about ecosystems in peril.

Now, as Pacific Catalyst prepares to enter its 17th year of operation, and Bill and Shannon Bailey their 9th season as owners, we are pleased, and a bit terrified, to announce the acquisition of an additional classic vessel.

The Westward was built in 1924, and like Catalyst, is still powered by her original engine. Westward offers 4-guest staterooms, a salon featuring its original mahogany paneling, beveled glass cabinet doors and, a wood-burning fireplace.

Going below….

Westward has hosted famous actors, successful businessmen, and circled the globe in the 1970’s. More recently she circumnavigated the Pacific Basin in 2006/07 on a cruise that took her from the South Pacific to the Bering Sea and covered over 21,000 miles. She is identified as a Historic Place on the Interior Department’s Registry.

We will continue our Alaska trips with the same itineraries, crew and spirit that our guests have come to treasure; using Catalyst in the same role she has filled since 1995.

Our plans for Westward aren’t quite as clear, but check our website for updates.

Pricing for Westward will be slightly higher than for Catalyst on a per person/per day basis. We plan to make some minor modifications in the guest spaces over the next few years with the intent of giving each guest stateroom its own desk, settee and closet.

Please visit our website at www.pacificcatalyst.com for more details about Catalyst and Westward as well as itineraries for our adventure offerings. Or call us at 360-378-7123. We are still working on introducing the Westward on the website so more will be added in the coming months.

Shannon & Bill Bailey

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