Crewed Charter Vacation

Relax in the exhilarating environment of the San Juan Islands aboard Hopscotch, our beautiful 50' Beneteau sailboat.

Each day brings a new experience. You may choose to hike/walk, kayak, crab, fish, shop, read, or just stay on board and unwind. We stop at a new island every day so your experiences are changing daily. Come prepared to relax and have fun. You do not need any sailing experience to enjoy yourself. You are welcome to help pilot the boat and learn as much as you want to about sailing. Judy, your chef and co-captain, is an American Sailing Assoc. certified instructor and she is only too happy to share her knowledge of sailing with you.

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Hopscoth Itinerary

6 days in the San Juan Islands

We usually board Hopscotch on Tuesday but we can work the time and days to meet your schedule

Board Hopscotch in Bellingham First Day 2PM

Let us pamper you as you embark on a wonderful vacation that starts in Bellingham at 2pm on Tuesday. There are some varieties to our itinerary as we take you to many of our favorite spots throughout the San Juan Islands.

As we leave Bellingham Bay we will head up Hale Passage to make Sucia Island our first night. Sucia is a beautiful marine park with lots of hiking and beach combing and lovely little coves for anchoring. After dropping anchor get ready for a great dinner!

Second Day
After leaving Sucia Island we will be on the lookout for Dahl Porpoise and saying goodbye to beautiful Mt. Baker for a while. We usually have some good wind for a great sail to Roche Harbor, which is our next destination.

The quaint resort with its beautiful gardens, chapel, and the Hotel de Haro where Teddy Roosevelt stayed will charm you. Homemade donuts are a very special treat at the cafe. Enjoy one with your latte at the coffee stand. After enjoying Roche we will motor through Mosquito Pass to Garrison Bay, where we will find British Camp, home of the Pig War and a great story to share. If oysters are a favorite we can get fresh ones at Westcott Bay for a nice appetizer.

Third Day
After leaving Garrison bay we will continue out through Mosquito Pass to look for the whales. Many times we have found whales as we head north to Judy's favorite place, Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island. It may be the photo opportunity you have been waiting for. There are great hikes on Stuart Island. The favorites are the hike to the one room schoolhouse and to Turn Point Lighthouse. It is fun to explore the history of this wonderful island.

Fourth Day
Friday Harbor and shopping! It's time get off the boat for some great souvenir shopping, visit the whale museum, rent a bike or a moped or just watch the ferries come and go. This is your night to eat at one of the delicious restaurants in town while the crew takes a break and does some re-provisioning.

Fifth Day
Time to say goodbye to Friday Harbor and head to anchorage for our last night. Depending on the weather we will either stay at Rosario, a beautiful resort with lots of fun history, or cross the straights to anchor in a cove for our last night. As of 2009 Rosario has been sold and is not open to the public at this time. When it reopens Rosario will be one of our options.

Sixth Day
Time to disembark after a super time of enjoying the islands, meeting new friends, eating like a king, and making great memories. Relax and enjoy your cruise back to the dock in Bellingham. It is hard to say goodbye but perhaps we will meet up again next year.

Meet Your Captains...Griff and Judy

You may invite Lilly to join your cruise

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Sample Menus

 

Both Captain Griff and Captain Judy are superb cooks. After your charter is booked you will be asked your dietary requirements and any special requests you may have.

Breakfast
Breakfast always starts with fresh ground coffee, tea, and juice. It is followed by some of the following foods: pancakes with fresh berries
Snoqualmie Falls Lodge famous oatmeal 
Fresh fruit
Scones, muffins or pastries
Eggs your style

A Whale of a Tale in the San Juans

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Hopscotch Accommodations

You will find private cabins each with their own heads, luxurious linens and cozy comforters. The crew has private quarters and bath. The main saloon is large with lots of room for sharing great cuisine and playing a game or two. The galley is set up with lots of room for preparing great meals on the corian counter tops. The cockpit is large with table, a dodger to keep out the wind, and a bimini to protect you from the hot sun.