Coldwater Alaska

08/06/2024

This summer we have been truly blessed with some of the most memorable Orca encounters! This calf breached several times right off the bow of the boat.

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07/24/2024

Amazing WX blessed us this weekend with incredible conditions to go hunt some underwater dragons…

07/06/2024

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07/01/2024

Orca magic on the way back from a spearfishing trip this weekend. You never know what you’ll experience in Kachemak Bay.

06/11/2024

Counting down the days until our first spearfishing trips of the season. What do the kelp forests have in store for us this year?

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05/31/2024

Our season is off to a great start with friends and visitors jumping on board for wildlife tours, hikes across the bay, and spring hunts. A few more weeks and our spearfishing trips will be in full swing!

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05/26/2024

Tomorrow on Memorial Day, all veterans and servicemen ride for free at Coldwater! It's our small way of saying thank you to everyone who serves our great country!

Get out for a hike, or just relax on a beach... call or stop in to our office!

05/25/2024

These images from an outing with seemed like an appropriate way to show our respect for those making sacrifices for our freedom. As a small gesture of gratitude this Memorial Day, Veterans and active service members ride for free.

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05/23/2024

Memorial Day Weekend is our unofficial start of the summer season, and the Coldwater crew is ready to help you explore Kachemak Bay. Hop on board one of our boats for a wildlife tour, a hike across the bay, or ride to that secret picnic spot.

Veterans and Active Service Members ride for free on Memorial Day as a small token of appreciation. Drop in or call our office.

And don’t forget: We’re offering 10% off tours and hikes through our website with code CW10!

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05/15/2024

2024 marks our eighth season in business. Looking back on the adventures and memories this vocation has provided our families, friends, and community has us feeling sentimental. As we head into a new season with bright eyes, we’d like to share a new brand identity that celebrates our passion, our home, and our growth.

As a small thank you for the support along the way, we’re offering 10% off when you book a Grewingk Glacier Hike or Wildlife Tour through our website. 

· Use code CW10 at checkout
· Code valid online only through 7/4
· Book your trip today through 9/15

Branding and imagery from our friend

05/03/2024

Springtime magic on the outer coast. Winter has been brutal out here but it’s slowly starting to lose its grip. Long warm days are filling the streams and hints of green are showing in the beach sedge.

04/09/2024

Such a privilege to have the North Cape in WorkBoat . One year in and love having this boat part of the Coldwater team.

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03/22/2024

Get some!!! While the dark stormy winter has been a blast, full of mis-adventures…. These longer spring days have us ready for the seasons to change. We’re ready for summer and the long endless days full of tireless adventures and good times!

01/11/2024

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us at Coldwater Alaska. As we gather with friends and family, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has been a part of our journeys this year. Whether you joined us for spearfishing, elopement, or a water taxi ride to your next hike, we're thankful for the community that has grown around our adventures in Kachemak Bay.

Each excursion and each shared experience on the water strengthens the bonds we have with each other and with this magnificent place we call home. May this Christmas find you surrounded by those you love and the memories of the adventures that brought us together.

Here's to the spirit of exploration that keeps us all connected to the wonders of the bay. Enjoy the holiday, and we'll see you out on the water.

Photo 2 by Sarah French Photo; photos 3-7 by the talented Kristian Irey Photography.

12/15/2023

The stoke on our spearfishing trips is always high. We can’t wait for more adventures like this in 2024.

12/08/2023

As the seasons change, so does the pace of life here in Homer. It's Tanner crab season – a time that our crew looks forward to every year. Despite the winter chill and the occasional storm, our boats are still out there.

11/30/2023

Reflecting on the summer's catch, there's an undeniable sense of gratitude that fills us.

As the salmon harvested this summer feeds our family and friends, we're reminded how thankful we are for our community and all that Alaska provides.

11/21/2023

When you've got a Bay Weld Boat, Alaska opens its doors to you. Where would you go?

Check out the Coldwater Alaska crew harvesting from the deep while out on the North Cape.

11/16/2023

At Coldwater Alaska, our respect for the ocean runs deep. Each journey we undertake is a testament to Alaska's raw beauty, a realm where nature narrates the story. To those who've ventured with us, thank you for sharing in the reverence of these waters.

Thanks to our friend, Kristian Irey, for capturing this epic day on the water.

11/09/2023

Our newest addition to the Coldwater lineage, the North Cape, has now navigated its inaugural summer.

Crafted with care by the talented folks at Bay Weld Boats here in Homer, this custom catamaran isn't just a boat - it's a bridge connecting passengers to some of Alaska's most breathtaking places.

With winter around the corner, we're taking a moment to look back on this past season, filled with epic adventures around Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet.

Thanks to photographers and friends Kristian Irey and Matt Lowber for capturing some stellar days on the water with our amazing community.

Don't miss out on the last photo with a boatload of healthy halibut and good company.

11/02/2023

Alaska is often overlooked as a surfing, diving, and spearfishing haven. Our crew says otherwise. As the season turns, so do the waves.

Against the backdrop of snow-clad mountains, the dedicated find solace in the cold waters off Homer, Alaska. Coldwater Alaska surfing – a testament to nature's profound beauty and our enduring spirit.

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10/28/2023

We built Coldwater Alaska to help us, our friends, and our visitors get out and enjoy the endless opportunities for adventure in Kachemak Bay. We love to cook up trips that combine different means of backcountry travel.

Have you ever experienced paddling up against a glacier? If not, add packrafting in Grewingk Lake to your .

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10/21/2023

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies once again doing incredible things in our community!

Checkout their most recent program: https://educationalpassages.org/boats/907seas/

10/05/2023

Keep the kid in you alive; trust us, adulting is overrated! Go adventure, experience, breath, and taste it all…. And for you damn adults who are lost, listen to the little ones who still remember how.

10/02/2023

This epic trip is too good not to reshare.

"After fighting through some rough seas, we got to our spot & quickly started landing halibut onboard with rod & reel, followed by a nice-sized butt that I shot. As the day moved on, shot a solid fish, so we took a short break from the commotion. my gloves came off, & I grabbed my camera to take photos.

By the time Brad & I were back at the boat, everyone was onboard for a rest when Keil yelled down that he’d seen a large fish come close to the surface following his rod & reel bait. 'Take my camera!' I said, exchanging my Canon for a different type of cannon. I quickly loaded my Marauder 47 & reminded myself to 'just go take a look. This dive doesn’t matter.' Calmly, I sank to the bottom, barely settling in amongst the kelp, when I saw the massive tail of a halibut oscillating away from me. I navigated the bottom, using cover to close the gap.

Now within range, I backed off my approach. Curious to why I was no longer pursuing, the fish turned & gave me the shot I was looking for. I placed a solid headshot & returned to the surface. 'This one has gumption, boys!' I yelled to everyone on deck.

Just about the time our crew all lined up along the rails of the North Cape to watch, the halibut went into turbo diesel mode, & my fight began. My headshot allowed me to steer the fish to the surface, keeping immense pressure on my reel line. I was pulled down several times, but eventually, the fish broke the surface, tail-walking like a marlin & sending tail whips into the air.

I fought with everything I had to grab my spear on both sides of the fish, every muscle in my body struggling to control the heaving motion of the halibut. I jammed my hands into his gills & bear-hugged the fish back to the boat, his pharyngeal jaws gnawing on my pinkies. Mostly subdued due to several attempts to kill it with my knife, the halibut was tail-roped at the boat & pulled onboard.

The fight was glorious & I was happy that the fish got in more than a few good punches before the tide of the fight turned in my favor. The ride home was a solemn, gratitude-filled trip through a sunset-laden, glassy surfaced ocean.” -

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09/27/2023

"There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot." - Aldo Leopold

Photo by our talented, good friend Alex Strohl.

09/25/2023

Spending time with orcas in Kachemak Bay is always a privilege. They are often on our guests' bucket list to see, so when we are able to get a close-up view, it's a dream.