AIR
TRANSPORTATION
 | More than 15 connecting flights service Bellingham
International Airport from Seattle Tacoma Airport (SeaTac) daily. Mutual Travel
(1-800-255-2688) can assist you with any travel arrangements. |
| Bellingham International Airport is just ten minutes from
San Juan Sailing. Call when you arrive and our courtesy van will pick you up. |
| Our office is a short 10 minute taxi ride from Bellingham
Airport. We would be happy to either call you a cab or, if we have an available
staff member and car, come pick you up. |
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Interstate 5 links Bellingham and SeaTac. The scenic 90 miles is normally less than a
two hour drive.
| Hertz and Avis offer one-day car rentals from SeaTac to
Bellingham, with no drop off charge. So you don't have to rent the car while you are
sailing. - The SeaTac Airporter Shuttle runs 9 times daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to
Bellingham. Reservations advised 1-800-423-4219. |
| Mutual Travel can also assist with ground transportation and
lodging. |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Nearby hotels offer discounts for our guests.
PREBOARDING
You are welcome to preboard the night before your charter for $10 per person. However,
if you do not schedule the preboard at the time of booking, you will need to
add the preboards at least one week before your charter starts or we may not
be able to accommodate you.
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Cleaning. Every yacht is cleaned by our
in-house cleaning service after each charter. Free of charge for all full week or longer
charters.
Supplies Stowed on Board:
Ice
Boat soap
Window cleaner
Sponges
Toilet paper
Dishwashing soap
Pot scrubber
Mop, brushes
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FACILITIES
San Juan Sailing enjoys the most modern, well-equipped charter center in the San Juans.
Ice, laundry, showers, chandleries, and several restaurants are within walking distance of
our dock and of fire. Parking is free, with 24-hour surveillance. INSURANCE COVERAGE
We give you choice! Our
standard damage protection plan is a Daily Hull Damage Waiver that varies
according to the size and value of your boat. It saves you the need to
place a large damage deposit with us. However, if you prefer, you may
choose to place a Refundable Damage Deposit equal to the insurance policy
deductible on your boat (additional $50 dive fee
required
with the Refundable Damage Deposit option to cover pre and post charter
dives). Call us at 1-800-677-7245 or visit the fleet
page for amounts. For your liability protection, a standard flat rate
of $70/week provides you a minimum of $500,000 coverage.
CHECK-OUT/CHECK-IN
Charters normally start on Saturday and end on Friday, allowing the 24-hour interval
between charters required to assure that you receive your yacht in excellent condition.
| Unless otherwise arranged charters begin at 9AM Saturday.
The Saturday skippers meeting is scheduled at 9:30 AM, giving you 1/2 hour to
explore your boat before the meeting. Unless otherwise arranged, you may expect your
onboard checkout to occur after the skippers meeting. |
| For those who preboard, we schedule a special 4:30 P.M.
Friday skipper’s meeting. Onboard checkouts are completed after the skippers
meeting on a first come-first serve basis. Any checkouts not completed Friday
evening may be scheduled for first thing Saturday morning. |
MULTI-WEEK CRUISES
1st week = regular price
2nd full week = 10% discount
3rd
full week and beyond =
15%
discount
OFF SEASON CRUISING
The heart of our season is April 15 to October 1. In certain
circumstances, based on experience and training, we may allow charters to be
scheduled year round, provided the boat of your choice is not winterized or
in the process of its annual winter maintenance. For consideration
charters must be at least 3 days in length and requested at least one week
in advance.
PARTIAL WEEK CRUISES
Partial week
charters are offered on a space available (bookable within 2 weeks of
departure date) basis during prime and shoulder seasons. During most of the
off-season (October through mid-April) all but a few of our boats are either
“winterized” and/or undergoing preventative maintenance…but from mid-April
to mid-May, partial week off-season charters are available and may be
reserved in advance. |
CANCELLATION
POLICIES
| 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 are able to rebook the
charter, less a $100
processing and rebooking fee. |
| Please carefully consider cancellation
insurance. We suggest
Travelguard. Contact them at
www.travelguard.com.
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CHARTER MEAL PROVISIONING
Brinda Clemons (To Do For You) is an independent contractor who does an
excellent job of provisioning for us. Please contact Brinda for a
price estimate to meet your requirements. Include your charter dates
and boat name in the request.
www.todoforyou.biz or (360) 224-4225.
CHARTER PROFICIENCY
INSTRUCTION
If you would like, we can arrange for
a skipper/guide to accompany you until you are familiar with your boat and
cruising grounds, or for your entire trip - $250/day.
BEDDING AND TOWEL SERVICE
| Sheets, blankets, towels and pillows are included on all
charters. If you would like us to double your order for charters
of two weeks or more, please let us know at least two weeks before your
charter starts. |
CHASE BOAT
Should you ever encounter difficulty, a chase boat is ready to respond.
OUTBOARD ENGINE
We have 2HP outboard engines available for use with your dinghy at $15 per day or $90 per
week.
FISHING GEAR
Rental saltwater fishing poles and tackle are available locally. Crab rings are standard
equipment on all boats. Licenses for both are available locally. |
