When you hear about chartering boats in the Pacific Northwest, you hear about the San Juan Islands: an archipelago in the northwest corner of the U.S. comprised of 172 named islands and reefs off the Washington state coast—and even more just north into Canada. If you like bald eagles, sea lions, whales, and dramatic rocky outcrops, this might be the place for you.
Some charter companies and flotillas:
Anacortes Yacht Charters—Sail and power yacht chartering in the San Juan Islands. Bareboat or cruise and learn vacations. American Sailing Association instruction available as well as Recreational Powerboat Association instruction. anacortesyachtcharters.com
Dream Yacht Charter—Sailing charters out of Anacortes, Washington.
dreamyachtcharter.com/english/destinations/usa/anacortes
J/World Annapolis Flotillas—Annapolis-based school offers flotilla courses on chartered boats out of the San Juan Islands. worldannapolis.com
San Juan Sailing—Bareboat sailing and power charters in the San Juan Islands. sanjuansailing.com
Ship Harbor Yacht Charters—Bareboat, crewed, and luxury crewed yachting vacations on sail and power vessels. ASA instruction available. shipharboryachts.com/index.cfm
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A Seattle Times article to read: “Chartering in the San Juans is easier than you think” by Jeff Layton
