Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific NW Expeditions?
Pacific NW Expeditions, LLC is a sailing adventure company that specializes in custom voyages from Puget Sound to Alaska, BC, Hawaii, and Mexico. Captain Peter Frost provides professional U.S. Sailing instruction and sailboat yacht delivery assistance to skippers en-route. We offer instructional sailing expeditions on the company boat “Privateer.” Pacific NW Expeditions adheres to the highest maritime standards, captain Frost and Crew hold USCG Master 100-ton licenses and US Sailing instructor certification. Our website journals also serve as a resource for those seeking local knowledge of the Inside Passage to Alaska.
What waters does Pacific NW Expeditions sail?
–Vessel Delivery to all Pacific ports-of-call
–Extensive voyages on the Inside Passage to Alaska.
–Offshore passages to Hawaii and Mexico
–East Coast to West Coast via Panama Canal
What types of sailboats does Pacific NW Expeditions deliver?
Typically, we deliver sailboats in the 27-55 foot range. In 2010 Captain Frost and crew delivered Hallberg-Rassy, J-boat, Valiant, Catalina, O’Day, Pacific Seacraft, Spencer, and Falmouth Cutter.
How long does a delivery take, and how much will it cost?
Duration of delivery depends on route and time of year. A price cap is agreed upon at the outset, so that there are no surprises. Pacific NW Expeditions prides itself with a perfect safety record and 100% loyal clients! We can provide a reference contact list at your request. Cost of delivery averages $1,750 per week. Please submit your sailboat’s information to Captain Peter Frost for a free quote.
How do I insure my sailboat for delivery?
Captain Peter Frost’s name is placed on the owner’s insurance policy for the duration of the delivery as “other named insured” which protects all parties involved. It’s easy as placing a phone call with your vessel insurance carrier. Further instructions are given with our free quote and sailboat checklists for deliveries.
When can I do an Expedition to Alaska?
Expeditions to and in Alaska on “Privateer” run from March 1-October 31 each year. Expeditions range from 1-4 weeks, and intrepid voyagers may wish to extend their dream voyage to a month or more! Contact Peter Frost at nwexpeditions@gmail.com to schedule your expedition today. We are booking now for 2011.
What type of cuisine do you provide on your Expeditions?
Expedition chef and permanent first mate Kelsey Boesch cook wonderful, organic meals in the galley for the duration of the voyage. Pacific NW Expeditions provides all food and drink, which is included in Expedition cost. We provide everything from meat for the carnivore to state-of-the-art vegetarian fare. It’s like a Christmas holiday, except better because you’re on a boat! We discuss meal preferences beforehand, and you arrive to a fully-stocked boat.
How long have you been growing your beard?
It’s practically a requirement for the job. Usually I whack it off once a year (it grows fast), because I really do hate shaving every day. I grew my first beard at age 15.
