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Cascadia Discoveries

Offering personalized, custom crafted adventures in the waters of Washington and British Columbia aboard the classic 1947 wooden fishing vessel "Duke".
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In 1947, fishing vessel (FV) "Duke" was built in Tacoma, WA. For fifty years, she plied the waters of the northwest looking for fish. In 1991 she was converted to a live-aboard cruising vessel. Since 2015, owned by Capt. Ryan Downs, she is an adventure platform for those looking to discover the natural and cultural wonders this frontier has to offer. Lovingly restored, the 50ft vessel offers the c

omforts of home while seeking hidden coves, deserted islands, and incredible wildlife such as orca, humpback, Dall's porpoise and eagles to name just a few. "Duke" offers adventures for a couple in a queen-sized cabin, or for four guests in bunks.

06/05/2022

Whew! Been a whirlwind of a haul out! Some pretty invasive surgery was needed to keep the old girl going. We replaced the horn timber in the stern, re-bolted the keel and caulked and refastened the garboard planks. Put in a new depth sounder and paint all around. We splash Tuesday morning at 0800! Thanks to , Emerald Marine Carpentry and for all the help

07/22/2021

If you have you can see the film that Duke guest starred in! Filmed in Eureka, CA and has great shots of the Trinidad dock and a scene at the Cosmopolitan, the greatest dive bar in the history of the west coast

06/12/2021

Must be spring! Thousands of honey bees decided to become Seabees on Duke last week! Stay tuned for how this story ended…

05/18/2021

Capt. Jake was the man who taught me how to command and maintain vessels. He was a mentor and friend. The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is a perfect place to celebrate his legacy. Duke will be there too! Hope you can come. More information to follow!

05/17/2021

What a lovely day to stroll amongst wildflowers 🌼
Yellow Island, you have our heart. ❤️

04/21/2021

Tall ships of the Alaska Packers Association anchored for the winter in Pleasant Bay, near Bellingham. Probably around 1916. Pleasant Bay was a calm anchorage to ride out the winter storms. In the summer, it’s a gorgeous place to spend an evening or a picnic on one of our day sails!

03/29/2021

Got our essential oils and room spray from ! Super adorable packaging. Check them out!

03/27/2021

Sometimes you gotta paint where you can 🤷🏻‍♂️
Willow takes quality control seriously

03/23/2021

It was time to freshen up the bunk cabin. When we have 3 or 4 guests, this is the cabin they sleep in. This is the cabin the crew slept in when this boat was fishing for a living. Cozy and super nautical!

03/18/2021

We know that your travel plans for this summer have changed; so have ours. But we’ve got a solution! Come with us for a safe and beautiful nautical vacation to the jewel of the Pacific Northwest!

03/15/2021

Cut down the sea rails in the bunk cabin (forecastle) to make it easier to get in and out. Easy project that makes a big difference! Stay tuned for fresh paint!

03/10/2021

Spring is here and we’re shaking off the winter and dreaming of summer. Book your island vacation now: Link in bio!

03/09/2021

Happy International Women’s Day! No way Duke looks as good as she does without the women in her life. Here’s Kati carefully painting the rudder with the special paint known as unicorn blood.

03/07/2021

Are you missing travel? We feel you and we’re here to help! We provide safe, COVID friendly trips for two or four guests. Nothing beats our honeymoon experience in the San Juan Islands; beauty, wildlife, sunsets and great food. You will never forget this journey.

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Bellingham, WA
98225

Website

http://www.cascadiadiscoveries.com/

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