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WILDERNESS IMAGES: AN ARTIST’S VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA’S INSIDE PASSAGE

May 31-June 8, 2008
9 Days/ 8 Nights

Dr. Geoff Hammerson, Sarah Drummond, and Audrey Benedict

Few places in North America rival the scenic beauty and wildlife richness of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Join us aboard the M/V Catalyst, a 75-foot classic wooden boat, for an 8- day voyage to the spectacular fjords, islands, and tidewater glaciers of Frederick Sound, Thomas Bay, Endicott Arm, and Ford’s Terror. Humpback whales are often common here, attracted by the abundant food to be found in these protected waters. It is also possible to see Steller’s sea lions, harbor seals, both black and brown bears, bald eagles, and a diversity of seabirds. Anchoring at the Brothers Islands provides opportunities for tidepool discoveries, superb sea kayaking, and magical hikes in pristine, bear-free rainforest.

Long before the camera became a standard piece of field equipment, expedition naturalists kept field journals in which to record their plant and animal discoveries. Even today, in the midst of the digital revolution, there are times when a photograph is simply a “snapshot.” Keeping an illustrated field journal can greatly enrich your observational skills—whether your interests focus on plants or animals, or in all aspects of natural history. This boat-based workshop is designed to provide an overview of illustration techniques, using pencil, pen, and watercolor. Whether you are a naturalist wanting to learn to draw or an experienced artist interested in adding new techniques to your field repertoire, the opportunity for individualized instruction makes this an ideal workshop. Artists and non-artists alike will find a niche that satisfies their interests.

M/V CatalystThe M/V Catalyst was built in 1932 as a floating laboratory for the University of Washington. This “salty, historic treasure,” with its mahogany interior and lace curtains, continues to be lovingly maintained and refurbished by its present owners, Bill and Shannon Bailey. The Catalyst carries twelve passengers and a crew of four. Mysteriously, the heartbeat of the Catalyst’s 17,000- pound iron engine creates a bond that passengers find difficult to break at journey’s end. Best of all, Catalyst carries a full complement of sea kayaks and a motorized inflatable to enable explorations both far and wide. The use of sea kayaks allows a more intimate, seal’s eye view of the inlets, islets and estuaries. Beginning sea kayakers will find it an easy, non-intimidating setting in which to learn. Feasting on a dinner of fresh-caught seafood and sharing the day’s discoveries over a glass of wine, it’s easy to conclude this is the best way to experience Southeast Alaska!

Price: $3,750 (includes a $500 deposit)
Group Size: 12 Trip Rating: 3
Price Includes: 6 nights/7 days aboard the M/V Catalyst, all meals and beverages, 2 nights’ lodging (May 31 in Petersburg and June 7 in Juneau), two group dinners ashore, the services of a four-person crew and three naturalist leaders, full sea kayak outfitting and instruction, a copy of The Nature of Southeast Alaska, all boat/hotel transfers, and gratuities to the Catalyst crew.The price quoted is per person based on double occupancy; a single supplement of $250 is required of passengers desiring non-shared hotel accommodations. Does not include airfare to Petersburg, Alaska from your point of departure or your return flight from Juneau. Need more information? We’d be happy to send you a full color brochure or a DVD describing the Catalyst.Visit the Pacific Catalyst website for pictures of the boat, cabin details, interior spaces and amenities, and crew biographies. www.pacificcatalyst.com

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