With spring come a number of events worth checking out. Here are just a couple upcoming events - both of which we're planning to attend.
CharterFest - Bellingham, WA
This event, sponsored by the Port of Bellingham, offers an opportunity to walk the docks and preview a number of sail and power chart yachts available out of the charter companies operating out of Bellingham including:
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Bellhaven Charters
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Bellingham Yachts
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Northwest Explorations
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Par Yacht Charters
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San Juan Sailing
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San Juan Yachting
We'll spend some time talking with charter company management and charter enthusiasts to get the scoop on chartering in the Pacific Northwest.
StrictlySail Pacific - Oakland, CA
The west coast's biggest, sailing-only show, is happening again at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. this year. For those of us that usually attend boat shows and ask, "but where are the sailboats?!", this show should provide
plenty of sailing-focused activity.
I'll be curious to hear about some of the new developments in the industry - specifically how the acquisition of Moorings by Sunsail is progressing. My gut tells me that is like trying to mix oil and water but maybe it's not bad. In the past few years, I've gotten the feeling that Moorings has been slipping a bit and maybe this new leadership is welcome new for management staff... We'll see.