San Juan Islands Day Sailing Charter
A three-hour private sailing charter aboard the classic 1948 wooden sloop Aura, departing from Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. The trip typically sails through the Wasp Islands, San Juan Channel, around Jones Island, through Wasp Passage, and into West Sound, with opportunities to see seals, porpoises, ospreys, and eagles in calm, protected waters. Non-certified sailing instruction is included, and guests can participate in steering and handling ropes or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.
About This Experience
A three-hour private sailing charter aboard the classic 1948 wooden sloop Aura, departing from Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. The trip typically sails through the Wasp Islands, San Juan Channel, around Jones Island, through Wasp Passage, and into West Sound, with opportunities to see seals, porpoises, ospreys, and eagles in calm, protected waters. Non-certified sailing instruction is included, and guests can participate in steering and handling ropes or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.