ALASKAN SONG Yacht Charters in Southeast Alaska & the Pacific Northwest Since 1996

Our Cruises Include:

Whale & Wildlife Viewing

Great Photography

Sea-Kayaking

Fishing

Mineral Hot Springs

Gourmet Cuisine

Fine Vintage Wines

Lodging Ashore Nights 1 & 8

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TABLE of CONTENTS

Page 1. Table of Contents Page 2. Southeast Alaska Overviw Page 3/4. About the Yacht Page 5.. Layout Drawing of Page 6/7. About The Crew Page 8. Guest Comments & References Page 9. Alaska Whales and Wildlife Page 10. Sample Menu Page 11. Magazine Article Power & Motoryacht March 1999 Page 14. Suggested Readings Page 15. Climate & Clothing Page 16. Luggage, Cameras , Etc. Page 17. Rates and Terms

Photographs 1998-2009

by Capn Richard Friedman.

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YACHT CHARTER IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Southeastern Alaska has long been one of the most intriguing travel destinations in the United States. Most people have opted to visit these beautiful waters in cruise ships or in the Alaska Ferries. However, only from a smaller vessel can the grandeur and abundant wildlife of Alaska be fully appreciated. Because this cruise is yours it can be tailored for the particular interests and preferences of your group. If you fall in love with one spot, spend and extra day there. You dictate the schedule, the schedule doesnt dictate to you! Whether catching salmon till your arms say no more or watching mighty humpback whales and Orca is your dream, Alaska is the place to go. A labyrinth of islands filled with returning salmon, the massive brown bears feeding by the river banks, bald eagles nearly as numerous as the seagulls; Alaska will not disappoint those who love wildlife and majestic scenery. Stops in historical villages of the area will reveal traces of Russian culture with their orthodox churches, as well as the rich artistic tradition of the Haida and Tlingit native peoples. Custom side trips can be arranged as well. Whether is be a flight over the glaciers or to a prime trout lake for some world class fly fishing, let your charter captain know so he can make the arrangements for you. Fresh salmon, halibut, dungeness crab and spot prawns prepared by Explorers gourmet chef are some of the culinary delights that await your palate.

May and June are the most reliably dry months and offer the best fishing for king salmon. July and August are a bit wetter but are also warmer and provide the best silver salmon fishing. Halibut, and crab can be found all summer. Explorer is the perfect small ship from which to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Alaska. With her deep heavy hull, four fin stabilizer system, and hot

water central furnace she will transport her guests in warmth, comfort and style. Arrangements for your Alaska charter should be made as early as possible. There are a limited number of boats available and the increasing popularity of this destination has many boats booked a full year in advance! Explorers calendar fills early, so dont wait too long if you have a particular week in mind.

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ABOUT THE YACHT ALASKAN SONG

ALASKAN SONG is a gracious 96 foot long yacht originally built in southern California for the U.S. Navy as an Air/Sea Rescue boat at the end of World War II. She underwent a yacht conversion in the mid 1970s in Vancouver, Washington. At the time the new, fabricated aluminum house and superstructure were added and a sumptuous interior of beautifully crafted wild teak was executed. Since 1996 she has been employed as a charter yacht in Alaska. The prior owners did many tasteful updates to make her a nearly ideal charter yacht. Alaskan Song is a remarkably stable vessel that gives her passengers a comfortable and easy ride. She is equipped with the latest in navigation and communication equipment, as well as outstanding climate control both heat and air conditioning can be set individually in each of our four guest staterroms

Our Boat is equipped with the full range of amenities and recreational equipment. Her robust naval heritage, and timeless, classic interior make ALASKAN SONG the ideal yacht on which to experience the unmatched,

rugged beauty of Alaska in

comfort safety and style.

Guest accommodations include four master suites with nsuite head & showers two have double and single berths and two have twin singles.

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ALASKAN SONGs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS YEAR BUILT - 1944 Hull built in California - Cabin and Interior Completed in 1975 in Washington State with many regular upgrades, refits and remodeling since. DIMENSIONS - Length 96 ft. Beam 22 ft. Draft - 5 ft. - Displacement - 98 tons - Fuel - 2,200 Gallons Water - 800 Gallons MATERIALS - Keel, Frames Wmerican White Oak - Planking Double Inner Port Orford Cedar Outer Honduran Mahogany - Decks Fibreglassed Plywood - Fasteners Silicon Bronze - House and Cabin - Masts, - Fabricated Aluminum - Interior Woodwork Wild (not plantation) AsianTeak MECHANICAL - Main Engines 2- Lugger 425 HP - Generators 2 Yanmar 15 kW & 20 kW - Power Inverter - Outback - 2,500 watts - Air Conditioning 2 Marine Air - Ships Furnace - Olympia - Boiler - 125,000 BTU - Water Heater s - 2 50 gallon & 39 gallon - Watermaker Village Marine - 50 Gallons Per Hour GALLEY - 20 Cu.Ft. Refrigerator built in - 19 Cu.Ft. Freezer - Ice Maker - Garbage Compactor - LPG 5 burner Range &

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- Ge Electric Oven - Microwave Oven - Miele Dishwasher ELECTRONICS - Radar 2x Furuno - 48 Mile 15" Screen - Autopilot - ComNav - Video Depth Sounder Furuno - Side Scanning Sonar - Wesmar - 2 VHF Radios - ICOM - 2 Computers With Windows Charting Systems - 3 GPSs - Garmin ENTERTAINMENT - AM/FM Receiver - Speakers throughout the boat - 400 DVD Jukebox System in Salon - TV 32 Sony LCD - Large Video, CD, and Book Library - 60 gb Zune MP3 player - Hydrophone Underwater Microphone RECREATIONAL GEAR -2 x 15 Foot Boston Whalers w/ 70hp 4-stroke Outboards - 2 Two-Person fiberglass Sea Kayaks and 2 inflatable 2-Person Sea Kayaks - Extensive Fishing Gear, crab pots and shrimp traps

LAYOUT DRAWING

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ALASKAN SONGS CREW

The Key to a great charter is a good crew. ALASKAN SONG has a crew that works well together, bringing a spirit of camaraderie, humor and mutual respect to their efforts on behalf of our guests. While ALASKAN SONG is a unique and lovely boat what really makes the charter experience is the crew! ALASKAN SONG's crew includes a Captain Chef and Steward/Deckhand.

CAPTAIN RICHARD FRIEDMAN Richard was born in 1950 and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. Affable,

competent and experienced, Richard has been on the water for over 40 years, since he first sailed as a young boy on Long Island Sound. As a young man, Richard served as cook and engineer aboard commercial fishing boats in Alaska. For 10 years, starting in 1972, he fished salmon, tuna and herring on the Pacific from Santa Barbara to the Bering Sea. For five years beginning in 1978, he captained his own purse seine boat as a commercial fisherman in those waters. In 1984, having made a transition to a desk job, Richard secured his U.S. Coast Guard Master's License and began running both power and sailing charters in Washington and British Columbia during the summer cruising season. He and his wife, Nancy, purchased Explorer in 1994 and spent two years circumnavigating North America with their three young sons, Julian, Gabriel and Asher. In 1996 he and his family brought Explorer

through the Panama Canal to the west coast. He has been chartering in Southeast Alaska since 1996. Richard is an engaging, warm and entertaining skipper, drawing especially on his passions for natural history, anthropology, history and literature. He is an avid bird watcher, a dedicated photographer and an enthusiastic sport fisherman. He has

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completed a college level class with the Alaska Naturalist Institute, a department of the University of Alaska Southeast in Sitka and is certified as an Alaska Naturalist. Richard is fluent in Spanish With experience from the remote waters of the Aleutian Islands to the rocky coast of Maine, he can comfortably navigate any waters. In addition, he astounds folks with his ability to fix almost any mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or plumbing problem. Richard has long standing interest in cooking, an appreciation of great wines and an intimate knowledge of the seafood of Alaska. During your charter Richard will uncork a carefully chosen selection of the world's fine wines for you.

Richard's warm, hospitable nature, lively curiosity and broad maritime experience assure all of Explorer's guests of an informative, safe, and enjoyable charter.

CHEF NANCY FRIEDMAN

NANCY returns to Alaska for her third full season as chef and hostess. Born in the Deep South, raised there as well as in the Pacific Northwest, Nancy came to Bellingham, Washington to study theater at Western Washington University. She worked and cooked in several restaurants.

In 1983 she and Richard met and married the following spring. As a couple the Friedman's have been exploring the waters of the Northwest and the world by boat ever since. Nancy learned to use the bounty of seas with ingenuity and style.

Nancy is known as a creative and entertaining hostess. Like all good chefs, Nancy's life informs her culinary creations. Picking up dishes and stories from around the world and bringing them to the table aboard Explorer; tastes and cultures combine in a way that is sure to delight and surpris