The Ursa Major in Hubbards Cove, Nova Scotia, 1973

The above photo and corresponding article are courtesy of Martha Sudarsky Kristy, whose father Daniel Sudarsky owned the Ursa Major in 1973, and took his family to Nova Scotia aboard the Ursa Major on a family trip.

Thanks so much Martha!

The Charter Boat Ursa Major at Green Island, British Columbia - a Drone's Eye View

Captain Josh took this drone video while the Ursa Major was anchored at Green Island, British Columbia, on our southbound Inside Passage Trawler Training Trip from Petersburg, Alaska to Seattle, WA last month. The visbility during the afternoon was incredible, and we had quite the sunset from anchor that evening. Green Island is located inside Fitzhugh Sound, and is a great spot to stage for the crossing of Queen Charlotte Sound, and points south inside the protection of Vancouver Island.

For more information on our Inside Passage Trawler Training Trips, please click HERE.

Many thanks to Kern Hendricks, one of our guests of aboard the Ursa Major on this trip, who edited and added the beautiful music to Captain Josh's drone video taken at Green Island.

The Infamous Norweigian-Built Ursa Major: A Three Part Series

Three articles written by "Juneau Empire" reporter Klas Stolpe about the Ursa Major have recently become available online following their original publication in 2013.  Klaus was aboard Ursa Major in summer 2006 for a circumnavigation of Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska with (then) first mate, and (now) captain Josh Haury, who took over as captain of the Ursa Major in October 2006.

The three part series of his adventures aboard the Ursa Major in 2006 provide a well-written and humorous account of his trip, as well as a history of the Ursa Major, from her construction in Norway, to her times with the Mafia on the East Coast of the United States, and to her present day adventures in Alaska under the ownership of Dr. V. Joyce Gauthier.

Please click on the article titles below to read further aboard Klaus's adventures aboard the Ursa Major:

#1: The ABC's of Rudderless Travel, Part 1
#2: The ABC's of Rudderless Travel, Part 2: Heading to Baranof and Its Treasure of Bays
#3. Chichagof Island's Hidden Gems and Treasures

The Ursa Major reimagined by local artist (and salmon fisherman) Tom Crestodina!

We are getting ready to push away from the dock and head to Alaska!

 

Seattle has given us a great bon voyage party in the form of several sunny days, but now its time for a boat ride.

 

Local artist (and salmon fisherman) Tom Crestodina has finished his drawing of the Ursa Major.

 

Have a close look!  The detail he captured is fun and amazing. It was especially nice that he brought his family with him to deliver the artwork to us.

 

Thanks Tom!

 

P.S. Tom’s Links:

1.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scow/728777337135077

2.  thescow.bigcartel.com (Tom’s online store)

The Charter Boat Ursa Major in Ford's Terror Wilderness Area, Alaska - a...

We visited the Tracey Arm/Ford's Terror Wilderness Area again in July 2015 on a charter trip, and captured this amazing video of the tidal rapids at Ford's Terror at (nearly) maximum flood.  At maximum flood (or ebb) in Ford's Terror, 6-8 ft standing (tidal) waves will form at the entrance to this narrow fjord approximately every 6 hours with the diurnal tides present at this latitude.

The Charter Boat Ursa Major Underway in the Inside Passage of Alaska - a Drone's Eye View

Josh took advantage of an absolutely beautiful day in southeast Alaska last summer to fly his drone while the Ursa Major was underway.  This was not exactly an easy task, as following the Ursa Major at a speed of 7.8 kts can be a bit tricky.     

Enjoy the video, and please feel free to share with all enthusiasts of the Ursa Major!