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2010/08 August e-Newsletter
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The mission of Sound Experience is use Adventuress to educate, inspire and empower all to care for Puget Sound. |
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 Road Scholar Snapshot
(formerly Elderhostel)
August 30 - September 2
Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands
 There is still space available aboard Adventuress during the Road Scholar voyage at the end of August!
Participants on this 4 day, 3 night expedition through the San Juan Islands will experience the majesty of Washington's marine waterways, and learn to sail -- the traditional way.
Click here to register for this Road Scholar Snapshot voyage
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12
Port Townsend, WA
Come sailing on Adventuress during the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! We're offering Festival Sails all three days. Choose from the following links to reserve your spot! (Note: Members do not sail free on Festival Sails)
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Empowerment, Fun and Orcas
 By Elizabeth Becker
What would you call a group of fourteen young women (ages 13 to 17), five mentors (ages 37 to 70), and a highly energetic and enthusiastic crew aboard a historic schooner in the San Juan Islands? The answer: PHENOMENAL!
Click here to read the rest of the article!
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Party for Adventuress: A Benefit With Live Music
September 25, 7:00 p.m. Theo Chocolate Factory
3400 Phinney Ave N., Seattle WA, 98103 (map)
You're invited to attend our benefit party for Sound Experience and the schooner Adventuress! Join us for food, fun and fundraising at the Theo Chocolate Factory in Seattle. This evening supports our delivery of powerful environmental and youth development programs aboard Adventuress.
7:00 p.m. Beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres & chocolate!
8:00 p.m. Main event
9:00 p.m. Live music begins!
Come have fun with the crew of Adventuress, enjoy live music, and support environmental education in Puget Sound. We look forward to seeing you there! Cost: $29.00.
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Public Sails in September
We have five available Public Sails in September and three of them during Labor Day Weekend! These 3 hour sails are a great chance to get out on the water, take the helm, raise Adventuress' sails and learn a little about Puget Sound.
Cost: $40.00 Adults, $20.00 youth (under 18)
Members: FREE
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Photo of the Month
This photo was taken by Jake Archer and posted to our Facebook page. Jake is a musician from Port Townsend! Each month we will pick a photo that is submitted to our Flickr group or Facebook page and display it in our e-Newsletter. It could be yours next time!
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Getaway for Grown-ups
Friday, August 27 - Sunday, August 29
Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands
Join us for a lively 3 days and 2 nights in the  beautiful San Juan Islands! We'll set sail, explore & learn about these islands in the Salish Sea, and find a scenic anchorage each evening.
As time and weather permits, activities may include climbing the rigging, sailing the dinghy, and learning new nautical skills. This trip is for those participants 18 and over, please.
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Sail With Your Class or Youth Group This Fall From Megan, Education & Outreach Coordinator
 Teachers & Parents,
If a voyage aboard Adventuress is something you want for your students and kids, give us a call! We'd love to talk with you. In September and October we are sailing out of the following ports:
- Seattle
- Bainbridge Island
- Everett
- Tacoma
- Port Townsend
To find out more and to schedule your sail, contact Megan – megan@soundexp.org or 360-379-0438.
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