Crewed 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.

Hopscoth Itinerary

6 days in the San Juan Islands

Disembark Bellingham Sunday 2PM

Let us pamper you as you embark on a wonderful vacation that starts in Bellingham at 2pm on Sunday. 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!

Monday
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 café. 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.

Tuesday
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.

Wednesday
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.

Thursday
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. If we do get to stay at Rosario you will find the opportunity for a great hike to Cascade Lake or take time for a great massage or facial. You can also enjoy one of several pools and a great spa. There is a small cost to visitors for use of Rosario’s facilities.

Friday
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 the Crew

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Sample Menus

  

Both Captain Griff and Captain Judy are superb cooks. After your charter is booked you will fill out a questionnaire regarding your dietary requirements and any special requests you may have.

Breakfast
Breakfast always starts with fresh ground coffee, tea, and juice. Waffles/pancakes with fresh berries
Snoqualmie Falls Lodge famous oatmeal 
Fresh fruit
Scones, muffins
Eggs your style

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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Some Guest Comments:

Judy and Griff,

What a trip! It was more than we could imagine. The San Juan Islands were truly awesome. The food was fantastic! It was relaxing and fun and our favorite time was catching the crabs and then eating them! Yum!Thanks to you, Judy and Griff, for a truly wonderful vacation.

Erika and Larry, Gig Harbor, WA

We thought a trip through the San Juan’s on a sailboat would be fun.

Little did we know what was in store for us. Sailing, crabbing, eating great food, and being pampered for the week was more that we could anticipate. The Orca whales swimming about the boat was such an awesome surprise. Thanks for making our vacation! What memories we will enjoy for a lifetime.

Don and Carol, Chicago, IL

We can’t believe the week is over! We want to keep going! Maybe next year we can go to Desolation Sound for two weeks! Wow, sailing, the scenery, the whales, the eagles, the seals, the food, the crew, was more than we could have hoped for. We loved Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor and look forward to going back someday. Thanks for a super time!

Bob and Linda, Spokane, WA