DesolationSound

INSTRUCTOR:
Michael Rice, owner of Puget Sound Sailing Institute, will be the onboard instructor.
Mike has sailed over 80,000 nautical miles and has taught thousands to sail and navigate.
He is Coast Guard licensed and is an A.S.A. certified instructor through Celestial
Navigation and A.S.A. Instructor Evaluator. Mike has been awarded A.S.A. Instructor
of the Year six times! He has been running successful trips like this since 1985, including
trips throughout the Pacific Northwest and Caribbean, Tahiti, Greece, and Sea of
Cortez, Mexico.

THIS IS A FLOTILLA CRUISE:
You have two choices:
1. Come on Mike's boat for instruction.

CHARTER YACHTS:
Beneteau yachts, ranging from 35 to 44 feet, are chartered for this trip. All yachts are
designed with interiors which feature luxurious private staterooms, each with its own
head, shower, and ventilation ports for comfort and convenience.

COST:
$1,500 per person plus transportation costs to and from British Colombia (carpool,
ferry). This price includes yacht charter, instruction, up to 2 ASA certifications, and
food while aboard. Meals enroute and beverages aboard are not included. One dinner
ashore not included. Prices are subject to change.

CERTIFICATION:
Puget Sound Sailing Institute is an American Sailing Association (ASA) sail training
facility that offers Basic Sailing through Offshore Passagemaking certification. We take
the certification process seriously and feel we can offer you the finest instruction
available. You may qualify for up to two ASA certifications, come along to simply enjoy
the ride, or anything in between. You decide!

2. If you are ASA or US Sailing Certified through Bareboat Chartering, you can charter
your own yacht (this must be arranged by PSSI), but you will have the comfort and
security of going along with Mike, who will be available for guidance and consultation.
Your cost is the charter of the yacht plus a $350 flotilla fee paid to PSSI. With a
FLOTILLA, you have independence but have less responsibility and a guide to
introduce you to the area. Plus, it's ten times more fun!!! (Call the office for charter
yachts available.)

ITINERARY:
Saturday, July 31, 2010: Carpool to Comox, B.C. and spend the evening at a hotel,
(extra cost).
Sunday, August 1: Set sail for Desolation Sound!
Sunday, August 1 - Saturday, August 7: Cruise! Possible ports-of-call include Prideaux
Haven, Pendrell Sound (where the water temperature can reach the low 70's), Squirrel
Cove and Teakerne Arm, with famous Cassell Falls.
Saturday, August 7: We will disembark in Comox, B.C. and return home.

ACTIVITIES:
The possibilities are endless! Along with the continuous, excellent sailing and navigation
instruction provided by Mike (celestial navigation practice available by request), some
time will be set aside for vacation type activities - sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling,
reading, relaxing, fishing, hiking, informal racing, or just plain having fun!

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
A 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up. $100 of this is non-refundable. A final 50%
payment is due May 15, 2010. This is the last day to sign up and no refunds are available
after this date. Contact the office to enroll!