Eco-Voyages

This year, Whidbey Island Kayaking Company and Service, Education and Adventure (SEA) have partnered to produce four amazing Eco-Voyages on Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. Come explore Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands. Come board the jewel of the Pacific Northwest and our mother ship, the 65-foot vessel Indigo. The Indigo will provide us with a home base during our voyage of discovery and will make daily stops along the way in order to transfer to kayaks and enhance our explorations in a most intimate way.

The Indigo Learn about the wonders that live in these remarkable waters during film presentations and invigorating discussions.

Engage in marine-based citizen science projects and on-board learning rotations. You can also learn about and participate in the navigation and operation of the Indigo and engage in authentic data collection with microplastics and water quality research.

Savor organic meals crafted from locally-grown food and good conversation under the starry sky.

2011 Eco-Voyage Calendar

June 20-22 (Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon)
July 18-20 (Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon)
August 8-10 (Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon)
September 9-11 (Friday morning through Sunday afternoon)

All voyages will depart and return to Anacortes, visiting San Juan/Friday Harbor and Sucia Island.

Eco-Voyage Program

First day morning	Depart from Anacortes Friday afternoon aboard the Indigo.
First day afternoon	Arrive at Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. Guests who choose to kayak will enjoy a two-hour paddle along the shores of Griffin Bay en route to Friday Harbor. Non-paddlers may explore the shorelines of Griffin Bay or Turn Island or relax onboard. Enjoy free time in Friday Harbor before heading back to Indigo for dinner.
First day evening	After dinner, guests may choose to sleep aboard Indigo in Friday Harbor, camp for the night on nearby Turn Island, or even book a luxurious night's lodging in Friday Harbor itself.
Second day morning	Enjoy a hearty breakfast aboard Indigo as we cruise to scenic Sucia Island. On our trip to Sucia, you can engage in optional learning rotations aboard the Indigo, including marine science/water quality testing, art and reflection with Susie, and learning about navigation/operation of Indigo with Captain Burt.
Second day afternoon	Arrive at Sucia Island. After lunch aboard Indigo, kayakers will enjoy a two-hour paddle along the island's gorgeous shorelines. Non-paddlers will have free time to explore the island's trails and beaches. Those wishing to relax may simply recline on the spacious decks of Indigo.
Second day evening	Enjoy a wonderful dinner followed by an interesting discussion with fellow guests and crew members. Spend the evening listening to the waves, stargazing, and reflecting on your experience. Guests may sleep aboard Indigo or camp on Sucia Island.
Third day morning	Kayakers will head out for an early morning paddle before a leisurely breakfast. We?ll pack up in mid morning for our return to Anacortes in early afternoon.

scene from an Eco-Voyage

Pricing and Registration

Please visit the SEA website for more information, pricing and registration.