Schooner “Adventuress” spends August in the San Juan Islands

There’s still one month of summer left, and what better place to spend it than sailing through the San Juan Islands? Sound Experience operates the schooner "Adventuress" and is offering day and overnight sailing trips out of Friday Harbor until the end of August.

There’s still one month of summer left, and what better place to spend it than sailing through the San Juan Islands?

Sound Experience operates the schooner “Adventuress” and is offering day and overnight sailing trips out of Friday Harbor until the end of August.

The 133’ historic schooner Adventuress” was built in 1913 in East Boothbay, Maine. The ship is a National Historic Landmark and recently won the popular vote in the American Express/Puget Sound Partners in Preservation competition. “Adventuress” is owned by non-profit Sound Experience, an organization that strives to educate, inspire and empower all to care for Puget Sound.

Remaining summer programs (all departing Friday Harbor Marina, San Juan Island):

Public Day Sail aboard schooner “Adventuress,” Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost: $40 for adults, $20 for youth (ages 0-17), free for Sound Experience members.

Overnight Family Sail aboard schooner “Adventuress,” Friday, Aug. 13 – Sunday, Aug. 15

The trip is open to children ages eight and up, with a maximum of two kids per adult participant. Cost: $415 per adult, $290 per youth, discounts for People for Puget Sound Members, dormitory style accommodations and vegetarian meals provided.

Getaway for Grown-ups aboard schooner “Adventuress,” Friday, Aug. 27 – Sunday, Aug. 29

This trip is for participants 18 and over. Cost: $425 per person, dormitory style accommodations and vegetarian meals provided.

Tall Ship Exploration aboard schooner “Adventuress” with Elderhostel/Road Scholars, Monday, Aug. 30 – Thursday, Sept. 2. Cost: $517 per person, dormitory style accommodations and vegetarian meals provided.

To sign up, visit www.soundexp.org or call (360) 379-0438.