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Food/Bev
Please bring whatever food and beverage you enjoy most. We would rather let you set the menu and the price than suffer our best efforts! We do ask that you refrain from bringing red wine on the boat as it stains the wood.
Clothes/Shoes
PNW natives have mastered the art of "layering". Even in the summer, conditions can be variable and temps can drop quickly on the water. Please layer accordingly. Once aboard- shoes are optional. Please refrain from wearing marking soles.
Weather
The PWN is known for its variable weather conditions. You skipper will not cancel your sailing unless they feel that it is not safe to precede. Please do not request a cancellation for rain- we know how to have a good time in all conditions.
Alcohol Policy
You're on a boat! You deserve to have a drink if you like. Please refrain from overconsumption of alcohol. Sailing is inherently dangerous and unpredictable behaviors will not be tolerated onboard. Your skipper will not hesitate to end your charter if you or anyone in your party display poor behavior.
Mobility
You dont have to be a D1 athlete to enjoy one of our sailings but there are some some physical demands to be aware of. We use a small skiff to access our schooner, guests will need to be able to board the skiff from a dock and then step/climb out of the skiff onto the schooner. If you can walk 100 yards, climb a small ladder, and squat down and stand back up then you should have no concern. If these items are a concern, you can request a dockside pickup during booking. Please do not abuse this feature as it is a limited resource and reserved for those with mobility issues.
Cancellation Policy
A charter business is not a simple product out, money in transaction- there is a third variable being time. We have only so many opportunities to deliver our product in a season thus our cancellation policies must protect that most precious resource, time. Please read carefully and understand that you will not be able to book without an acknowledgement of these policies. Thanks
Day Sails-
If you chose to cancel your sailing for any reason outside of 72 hrs to departure- You will receive a gift certificate for %50 of the purchase value. If you chose to cancel within 72 hrs of your sailing time there is no refund. We would love to be more accommodating but our summer schedule is very competitive and we can not entertain "space saving" reservations and we can not afford lost revenue for calendar spaces that are not likely to rebook on short notice. Any reservation cancelled by Sail Anacortes for weather etc.. will receive a full refund. Thanks for your understanding.
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Multi-day Sails-
Our multi-day sail cancellation policy is far more restrictive than our day sail policy due to the fact that these sailings take up so much more calendar space. Because of this we strongly recommend that you consider trip insurance to protect you in case of illness etc... At the time of booking you will pay a 50% deposit. The rest of your charter fee must be paid one month from departure date. If you cancel your charter outside of 60 days you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your charter between 60 and 30 days out you will forfeit your 50% deposit If you cancel within 30 days of departure you will forfeit the entire cost of the charter. Sail Anacortes may work with you toward a discounted rebooking at the discretion of management. If for any reason Sail Anacortes cancels your booking and cannot rebook at an agreed upon time, you will receive a full refund.