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Meet Our New Owners: Ross and Evelyn Tennant

All of us at NW Explorations are incredibly excited to introduce our new owners, Ross and Evelyn Tennant. Ross and Evelyn live just north of us in British Columbia and have three sons, Brett, Dean, and Scott, and one grandchild. As high school sweethearts, Ross and Evelyn have been together for 40 years and married for 37.

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Charter-Approved Yacht for Sale: Navigator (42′ Grand Banks Classic)

We only allow the best of the best into our charter fleet. That’s why we’ve hand-selected Navigator, a 42’ Grand Banks Classic, as pre-approved for our Charter Ownership Program.

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November’s Skipper of the Month: David Boyer

This month’s Skipper of the Month is David Boyer, a long-time member of the NW Explorations family. David and his wife Anita have joined us on our Alaska flotilla, as well as taken individual charter trips on Patos, Alaskan Dream, Inception, and Sarah Brooks.

David is also wrapping up the paperwork to purchase our very own Spectra, who will be added to our charter fleet.

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Early Bird Special: Take 5% Off Charters!

For a limited time, take 5% off all non-flotilla charters. Cruise around the San Juan Islands or Gulf Islands, connect with friends and family, and explore our beautiful surroundings the best way possible: on a private, luxury yacht.

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Employee Spotlight: Owen Brown

This month’s spotlighted employee is our Service Manager, Owen Brown, who’s been with us since 2015. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Owen moved to Bellingham in 2008 and lives aboard his 44’ sailboat, which was delivered all the way from Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Desolation Sound Flotilla: Day 14 – Friday Harbor to Bellingham

The flotilla was down to three boats, Deception, Eldean and Patos when we started our final cruise east to Bellingham. The morning sun was beautiful once we were in the channel outside of Friday Harbor.

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Desolation Sound Flotilla: Day 13 – Chemainus to Friday Harbor

The sun was barely over the trees that outline the ridges on the island in front of our marina when I heard two engines roar to life.

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Desolation Sound Flotilla: Day 12 – Garden Bay to Chemainus

Just when you think the trip can’t get any better, Orcas appear outside Garden Bay! What a treat for the flotilla.

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Desolation Sound Flotilla: Day 11 – Squirrel Cove to Garden Bay

You couldn’t ask for better weather during our 5-hour cruise from Squirrel Cove to Garden Bay. It was simply fantastic without a cloud in the sky, less than 10 knots of wind, an easy sea-state, and everyone in good spirits after the campfire last night.

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Desolation Sound Flotilla: Day 10 – Prideaux Haven to Squirrel Cove

Another late start to our day with a departure time of 0900, however that didn’t stop us from having a lot of fun. The sun was high in the sky as we meandered through Prideaux Haven.