FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2006
Contact: Ann Grimm
Port of Bellingham
(360) 676-2500
PLAN YOUR CHARTER BOAT VACATION AT
CHARTERFEST IN SQUALICUM HARBOR
CharterFest is Saturday, April 8
[Bellingham, Wash.] Now is the time to start planning that charter boat vacation you’ve been dreaming about. If you aren’t sure where to begin, here’s your chance. Everyone is invited to come aboard and tour some of the many yachts of all shapes and sizes available for charter at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham.
Did you know that chartering a boat out of Bellingham is one of the best kept secrets around? When you cast off from Bellingham, it’s just a short trip to the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands.
The Port of Bellingham and local charter companies are excited to present the second annual CharterFest at Squalicum Harbor. CharterFest will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 8, at the Gate 3 Visitor Dock, near the Bellingham Yacht Club, 722 Coho Way in Bellingham.
Both power and sail boats will be on display and representatives from the charter companies will be on hand to answer questions and even book that dream vacation. Several will be offering special CharterFest discounts. Participating yacht charters include:
• Bellhaven Charters
• Bellingham Yachts
• NW Explorations
• Par Yacht Charters
• San Juan Sailing
• San Juan Yachting
To help keep kids safe while touring boats at CharterFest, children’s life jackets will be available to borrow, at no charge, from the Squalicum Harbor Office. Other events planned include boating safety and education information booths and free vessel safety checks. For more information call the Harbor Office at (360) 676-2542 or visit the Port’s website: www.portofbellingham.com.
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