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While the country seems endless, we have found that exploring smaller areas thoroughly brings the most satisfaction. No two trips are ever alike.
While weather can dictate much of where we go, quiet calm waters are the norm. The goal is
to provide a personalized tour and to allow you to experience the spectacular scenery and the excitement of new discoveries.
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There are lots of secluded coves to investigate. Hot springs abound in the region as well as old gold mines, abandoned canneries and settlements.
There are trails where you can stretch your legs to check out the view from the
alpine, or you may want to just dangle a fishing line over the side to see what's biting on the
bottom, or maybe troll up a salmon for dinner while we ease along in the boat, looking for wildlife.
Setting out the crab or shrimp pots almost always provides the next day's lunch. Southeast Alaska is truly a seafood
lover's paradise!
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Although Skookumchuck was set up as a working sailboat
with an aft cargo/fish hold and trolling cockpit, it has never been put to
use in that service. Amidships, inside the wheelhouse and galley the teak floors and interior cabinets contribute to a homey, warm
yacht-like coziness. Click here for
pictures inside the yacht.
The full-size oil-fired cooking range in the galley insures the boat will remain
warm and cozy should we run into inclement weather.
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If the spacious deck does not suit you, the area around the dining table with its
cushioned seating provides comfortable accommodations and a great view while we cruise through protected waters watching for whales and other wildlife.
We recommend that you bring cameras, binoculars, and sunglasses. Casual clothing,
which includes a warm sweater or a medium weight jacket to keep you
comfortable, is a must.
While we can provide foul weather gear, you'll be a lot more comfortable if
you bring your own.
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These trips are private cruises and you select your fellow passengers. We
can build a charter around as few as two people or as many as four.
Please visit the reservation page to select an available booking date.
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Ted Mattson and Cindy Plaza
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a USCG licensed captain, Ted Mattson comes to you with over 30 years experience
piloting vessels in Alaska waters. Your comfort and safety is his foremost
consideration in this land of infinite adventure opportunities.
Cindy Plaza comes on board with a zest for life that is infectious. She has
lived in the wilds of Southeast Alaska for over 25 years and has extensive
boating and commercial fishing experience. Cindy enjoys wilderness living, loves
wild flowers, beach combing, bird watching and exploring new areas. Her cooking
skills add a new dimension to cruising on Skookumchuck.
Skookumchuck is also available during the off season. Perhaps you need a mobile camp for prospecting or research. Whatever your needs, give us a call
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We hope that we have whetted
your appetite for a trip in to this incredible ocean/island world. If so,
please give us a call today or drop us an e-mail and let's start talking about a
cruise!
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