SanJuanIslands

This is a FLOTILLA CRUISE.
You have two choices: 1. Come on Mike's boat for instruction. Mike will also be leading
and guiding the flotilla, showing you where to go in the San Juans. 2. If you are ASA or
US Sailing Certified through Bareboat Chartering, you can charter your own yacht (this
must be arranged by PSSI), but you will have the comfort and security of going along
with Mike, who will be available for guidance and consultation. Your cost is the charter
of the yacht plus a $350 flotilla fee paid to PSSI. With a FLOTILLA, you have
independence but have less responsibility and a guide to introduce you to the area. Plus,
it's ten times more fun!!!
Flotilla choices and prices (please contact the office for more options):
Moorings 32.2: $300/day
Moorings 35.2: $345/day
Moorings 403: $480/day

CHARTER YACHT:
The 45' monohull or 42' catamaran boast a beautiful teak interior and a quick turn of
speed. Both are contemporary performance oriented cruiser that delivers superb
handling under both power and sail. The interior features 3-4 separate cabins, each with
their own head and shower, huge galley, navigation station and comfortable main salon.
GPS, autopilot, radar, cabin heater, refrigeration, stereo and roller furling are just some
of the amenities. They each accommodate six plus instructor.

INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Rice, owner of Puget Sound Sailing Institute, will be the onboard instructor.
Mike has sailed over 80,000 nautical miles and has taught thousands to sail and navigate.
He is Coast Guard licensed and is an A.S.A. certified instructor through Celestial
Navigation and Offshore Passagemaking and A.S.A. Instructor Evaluator. He was
named A.S.A. Instructor of the Year for 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004, and 2005.
Since 1985, Mike has been running successful trips including destinations in the
Caribbean, Tahiti, Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Northwest.
Joining Mike will be Bruce Cunningham, owner and skipper of Echo our 42' Fontaine
Pajot Venezia catamaran. Bruce is ASA certified and Coast Guard licensed. He is an
excellent instructor!

ITINERARY:
Sunday, July 18-Board by noon in Anacortes
Sunday, July 18 - Saturday, July 24 - Sailing, learning, exploring!
Visit Sucia Island (see their website), a marine park, remote Stuart Island and Roche
Harbor on the edge of Haro Strait, summer playground to our resident Orca pods!
Saturday, July 24 (noon) - Disembark in Anacortes.

ACTIVITIES:
The possibilities are endless! Along with the continuous, excellent sailing and navigation
instruction provided by Mike (celestial navigation practice available by request), some
time will be set aside for vacation type activities - sunbathing, reading, relaxing, fishing,
hiking, informal racing, or just plain having fun!

COST:
$1,500 per person plus transportation costs to and from the yacht. This price includes
yacht charter, instruction and food while aboard. Meals enroute and beverages aboard
are not included. One dinner ashore not included. Prices are subject to change.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
A 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up. $100 of this is non-refundable. A final 50%
payment is due May 1, 2009. This is the last day to sign up and no refunds are available
after this date.

CERTIFICATION:
Puget Sound Sailing Institute is an American Sailing Association (ASA) sail training
facility that offers Basic Sailing through Offshore Passagemaking certification. We take
the certification process seriously and feel we can offer you the finest instruction
available. You may qualify for up to two ASA certifications, come along to simply enjoy
the ride, or anything in between. You decide!