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April Schooner News - Adventuress & Sound Experience
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Sound Experience uses the historic schooner Adventuress (1913) to educate, inspire and empower all to care for Puget Sound. |
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 Adventuress is BACK!
So much has happened over the last month:
 Phases II and III of the Centennial Restoration were completed- Adventuress went back in the water
- The "shake down" sail was a success!
- The new Crew arrived and trained
- We've had GREAT Public Sails in Port Townsend and Seattle
- Membership March rocked - 113 people joined Sound Experience
- and our first overnight program was life-changing.
Check out our latest blog post to catch-up on Adventuress
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What ParentMap is Saying About Adventuress!
 Did you see the ParentMap article about Adventuress? It is a wonderful portrait of how much fun our programs can be for families! Thank you to Kris Collingridge for coming aboard Adventuress and sharing your story.
Click here to read Kris' great article.
Families - There are still spaces available on our Family Sail August 5 - 7 in the San Juan Islands. Spend a weekend with your kids setting sail, exploring the islands, and experiencing Puget Sound in a whole new way!
Click here for more info about our Family Sail.
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This Fall: Sail, Explore & Discover with Your Students
 Set sail and discover the wonders of Puget Sound's marine life, the teamwork of sailing, and life aboard a historic ship. Work with our educators to craft your ideal program.
We are now scheduling our September and October programs out of Olympia, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Everett, Port Townsend, and Port Angeles. Contact Megan in our office to get your school aboard - megan@soundexp.org.
Click here for more information about our trips for schools and youth groups.
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Pick Your Public Sail
Members of Sound Experience sail at no cost on all Public Sails aboard Adventuress, and their guests sails at half price. These 3-hour excursions are offered from ports throughout Puget Sound. Here are the upcoming Public Sails.
Saturday, April 16. Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 16. Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma. 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
*WAIT LIST Sunday, April 17. Arabella's Landing, Gig Harbor.
*WAIT LIST Saturday, May 7. Port Plaza Dock, Olympia. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22. Squalicum Harbor Marina, Bellingham. 9:00 a.m. - Noon
*WAIT LIST Sunday, May 22. Bellingham. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 19. Friday Harbor Marina, Friday Harbor. 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for more Public Sails
*Currently, these Public Sails are sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list, contact Melanie in our office: 360-379-0438.
Click here to become a Member, or contact Melanie for more information at (360) 379-0438 and melanie@soundexp.org
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Earth Day in Gig Harbor
Celebrating Environmental and Historic Preservation -- Restore, Renew and Reuse
On Friday, April 22, Adventuress will celebrate Earth Day with environmental and maritime preservation partners, and the City of Gig Harbor. Adventuress and her crew will be dockside from 10AM-5PM offering engaging learning opportunities. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Schools and youth groups are encouraged to visit.
To learn more, contact Megan at megan@soundexp.org or visit http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/news.php?id=901
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Moms Sail Free on Mother's Day!
(Yes, We're Serious)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a 3-hour sail aboard the beautiful schooner Adventuress. Raise the sails, sing a sea chantey and have Mom take the helm of a nearly-century old wooden tall ship. Experience the magic of sailing aboard Adventuress and give mom a Mother’s Day that she will never forget!
Adventuress will host two Mother’s Day Sails from Olympia’s Port Plaza Dock at Swantown Marina on Sunday, May 8th.
Mom's Sail #1: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mom's Sail #2: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost (for non-Moms) is $50/Adults and $30/Youth (0-17). All ages are welcome. To register, call Melanie at (360) 379-0438.
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Summer is Coming! When are You Sailing?
Trips for Teens, Families and "Grown-ups"
A new benefit this year, Members now receive a discount on all open-enrollment overnight programs!
Click here to read more about these programs and see the Member rates.
Fantastic Voyages:
7th - 9th Grade - Sunday, July 31st-Thursday, August 4th
Click here to register for this Fantastic Voyage
9th - 12th Grade - Sunday, August 14th-Thursday, August 18th
Click here to register for this Fantastic Voyage
Family Sail:
Friday, August 5th-Sunday, August 7th
Click here to register for the Family Sail
Getaway for Grown-ups:
Friday, August 19th-Sunday, August 21st
Click here to register for the Getaway for Grown-ups *Girls at the Helm:
Sunday, July 24 - Tuesday, July 26
Click here to register for the Girls at the Helm Leadership Voyage.
*Trips for Grandparents and Grandkids
Click here for more info about our Road Scholar Intergenerational or Snapshot programs
*Please note that these sails are not eligible for the Member discount.
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Sound Voyage 2011
People for Puget Sound
People For Puget Sound and Sound Experience invite you on a voyage to discover the wonders of our marine waters and to meet the people working for its protection and recovery.
In celebration of its 20th year, People For Puget Sound embarks on a unique and historic voyage ‘round-the-Sound visiting the Puget Sound communities of Tacoma, Olympia, Everett, Coupeville, Bellingham, Port Townsend and Friday Harbor. Available are a limited number of three-day, two-night voyage packages for $500 per person and day trips between selected Puget Sound ports for $100 per person.
All participants are also invited to 20th anniversary celebrations People For Puget Sound will hold in ports-of-call. All segments of the voyage will be hosted by retiring executive director Kathy Fletcher and next executive director Tom Bancroft and guided by an on-board marine naturalists.
For information and reservations: http://onepugetsound.org/voyage
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 Picture of the Month
This young lady, Celeste, sailed aboard Adventuress on our first Public Sail out of Port Townsend, WA! Her family was gifted a Sound Experience Household Membership and they quickly put it to use. Thanks for coming aboard!
This photo was taken by Anna Gardner. You can see more of Anna's photography here: www.naturesynergyphoto.com
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