Thursday, January 26, 2017

Part Two: The Ursa Major reimagined by local artist and salmon fisherman Tom Crestodina!

 

Local artist and salmon fisherman Tom Crestodina has just completed his second collection of  drawings of the Ursa Major.  This time, Tom focused on the interior and exterior layout, and brought attention to the tiniest details in our staterooms, including our unique main deck level “skylights”.

 

We have added “Deck Plan“, and “Guest Staterooms” sections to our website, which contain Tom’s new set of Ursa Major drawings in full detail.

 

Click HERE to visit the new “Deck Plan”, and HERE to visit the new “Guest Staterooms” section.

 

Enjoy the beautiful art in the following drawings of the Ursa Major, and thanks again Tom!

 

P.S. Here is a list of Tom’s websites for more of his amazing art:

1.  “The Scow“: Tom’s online store, where you will find Tom’s first unique drawing of the Ursa Major from spring 2016 – thescow.bigcartel.com

 

2. Tom Crestodina on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scow/728777337135077

 





Monday, January 2, 2017

Trawler Training Adventures Aboard the Ursa Major


Happy New Year everyone!  For the past 17 charter seasons aboard the Ursa Major, we had have a wide variety of trawler and boating enthusiasts join us for our annual “Trawler Training Trips” through the Inside Passage between Seattle, Washington, and Alaska.  Over a period of 14 days, we transit through beautiful British Columbia at a speed of approximately 7.5 knots, and teach interested participants how to safety navigate the famous Inside Passage with its astounding tides and breathtaking scenery. 

For more information on our “Trawler Training Trips“, please visit our webpage dedicated to these wonderful trips.  And click HERE for our 2017 schedule. 
Our new 2018 schedule is now available online by clicking HERE. 

 

And since we began our “Trawler Training Trips“, a number of our guests have gone on to pursue their own cruising dreams by purchasing their own boat.  Recently, Josh and I sat down to compile a complete list of these adventurers from the past seventeen years.  Here are three of our current favorite adventures in progress:

 

1. Karen & Barry Hutchinson, M/V Chug: 42′ Kady Krogen trawler; Coupeville, Washington; currently planning their 3rd trip to Alaska aboard M/V Chug in 2017

Karen and Barry’s M/V Chug
Karen and Barry’s M/V Chug
2. Alex Brody, M/V Sea Robin: 42′ Grand Banks; Modesto, California; currently cruising in southern California

Alex and M/V Sea Robin
Alex and M/V Sea Robin
3. Paul McCarthy & Helen Fitzpatrick, M/V Spirit of Ulysses: 76′ Nordhaven; Cardiff, Wales, currently cruising in the Mediterranean Sea

Helen and Paul aboard the M/V Spirit of Ulysess
Helen and Paul aboard the M/V Spirit of Ulysses

Helen aboard the M/V Spirit of Ulysses
Helen aboard the M/V Spirit of Ulysses