July Schooner News - Adventuress & Sound Experience by Sound Experience on Jul 07, 2011  July Issue, 2011 In This Issue Save the Date Sail With Family Getaway for Grown-Ups Road Scholar Intergenerationals Fantastic Voyage Public Sails You GaveBIG Photo of the Month Stay Connected! .  Links Website Make a Gift Register for a Sail Become a Member Adventuress in the News Sound Experience uses the historic schooner Adventuress (1913) to educate, inspire and empower all to care for Puget Sound. Save the Date & Cruise with Us! Join Sound Experience for an evening cruise on the Royal Argosy! It will be an evening of celebration and fundraising to support environmental education and youth development programs aboard the schooner Adventuress. Friday, September 23, 2011 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $49 per person Space is limited! Get your tickets today.  Click here to register or call 360.379.0438 ____________________    Spend a Weekend Sailing with Family Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th Raise sails, sing chanteys and take the helm with your family for a weekend in San Juan Islands.  Setting out from Friday Harbor, this voyage will explore San Juan's islands and passages.  Sailing by day and anchoring each night, this is an unforgettable experience for you and your family.  Ages 8+. Click here to register for the Family Sail ____________________    Getaway for Grown-Ups   Get away from the city!  Come enjoy the sounds of the wind and water as you sail aboard Adventuress in the San Juan Islands. On this 3-day, 2-night voyage, we'll set sail to explore the islands and learn about the Salish Sea, finding a cozy anchorage each evening.  As time and weather permits, possible activities include: Climbing the rigging, sailing the dinghy, and learning new nautical skills. Click here to register for the Getaway for Grown-Ups! ____________________  Intergenerational Voyages A Sail for Many Generations Our Executive Director Catherine, joined by her mother and young nephew, sailed aboard Adventuress during our first Road Scholar Intergenerational voyage.  Catherine blogged about her time aboard with her family--She has been glowing ever since! Check out Catherine's blog posts (Click Here) and reserve space for your family aboard an upcoming Road Scholar Intergenerational Voyage: July 12 - 17 Intergenerational Voyage. Starts and ends Friday Harbor August 22 - 27 Intergenerational Voyage. Starts and ends Friday Harbor Or if you'd like to sail with a group of your peers, join us for our: September 12 - 15 Road Scholar Snapshot. Starts and ends Port Townsend ____________________    An Unforgettable Adventure for Your Teen Fantastic Voyages in the San Juan Islands This summer, let your kids discover the beauty of the San Juan Islands aboard Adventuress during a Fantastic Voyage.  On this five-day expedition, participants will: Sail through channels and passages Climb to the top of Adventuress mainmast Hike and explore on an island Examine the marine environment Marvel at the night sky during anchor watch Discover their home in a whole new way Create lasting friendships Build confidence in new skills, and... Sing chanteys! These popular programs are filling fast.  Don't miss this opportunity.  Sign up today. 7th - 9th Grades - Sunday, July 31st-Thursday, August 4th Click here to register for this Fantastic Voyage 9th - 12th Grades - Sunday, August 14th-Thursday, August 18th Click here to register for this Fantastic Voyage ____________________ Upcoming Public Sails Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family and friends?  Spend three hours aboard Adventuress.  Help raise the sails, take the helm and learning about your home - the Salish Sea. WAITLIST - Sat., July 30. Friday Harbor Marina. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. WAITLIST - Sat., Aug. 13. Friday Harbor Marina. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mon., Sept. 5 - NWMC Dock, Port Townsend. 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Mon., Sept. 5 - NWMC Dock, Port Townsend. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. WAITLIST - Sun., Sept. 25 - Elliott Bay Marina, Seattle. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1 - Percival Landing, Olympia. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sun., Oct. 2 - Percival Landing, Olympia. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15 - Squalicum Harbor Marina, Bellingham. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 22 - Boat Haven, Port Townsend. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Note: If you would like to be added to the wait list, or to find out more about Membership and its benefits, contact Melanie in our office: (360) 379-0438 or melanie@soundexp.org ____________________ You "GaveBIG" Dear Friends – You "GaveBIG" on June 23rd responding to the Seattle Foundation’s challenge to support the work of local nonprofits – including Sound Experience - with your support on that one epic day of giving.  We were inspired and humbled to learn that, together, some 70 of our friends collectively raised $9,898 (including the Seattle Foundation’s match) online. While we do not yet have the list of who donated to GiveBIG, we will be in touch with each of you as soon as we receive the list from Seattle Foundation.  In the meantime, on behalf of all of us, thank you for responding so generously as individuals, and as part of the incredible Sound Experience community that surrounds our ship and furthers our mission to educate, inspire and empower all to care for Puget Sound.  Thank you! ____________________   Picture of the Month This photo comes to us from Clayton Perry of Richmond, B.C.  He took this picture of Adventuress beside the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain at the Ships to Shore Steveston tall ship event last month. Click here for more of Clayton's excellent photography! Each month we will choose a picture to display in our e-Newsletter that is submitted to our Flickr group, Facebook page or emailed to zach@soundexp.org.  It could be yours next time! 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