Contact: Ann Grimm
Port of Bellingham
(360) 676-2500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2007
Plan Your Charter Boat Vacation at CharterFest in Squalicum Harbor
[Bellingham, Wash.] Now is the time to start planning that charter boat vacation you've been dreaming about. If you didn't know 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.
The Port of Bellingham and local charter companies are excited to present the third annual CharterFest at Squalicum Harbor. CharterFest will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14 and Sunday April 15, at the Gate 3 Visitor Dock, near the Bellingham Yacht Club, 722 Coho Way in Bellingham. There is no charge for admission and parking at the event.
Both motoryachts and sailboats 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.
As a public service, Vessel Safety Examiners from Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron and U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary from Flotilla 11 will also be offering free vessel safety checks during CharterFest:
- Gate 9 - 9 am. to noon (U.S.C.G. Auxiliary)
- Gate 3 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sail & Power Squadron)
For more information call the Harbor Office at (360) 676-2542 or visit the Port's website: www.portofbellingham.com.
Event Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
