Victoria Express

Nothing strikes a sense of adventure more than the sight of a tall ship in the harbor. Even the hardened landlubber can’t resist visions of journeys to exotic islands in uncharted seas the instant they view the lofty crow's nest sitting among the intricate rigging lacing the tall masts.

You will have your chance to live out your sailing dream this week to the 12^th of September.

The Lady Washington, owned by Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, and designated as the official ship of Washington State is in the City Pier of Port Angeles and she is quite the sight!

The Lady Washington will be in Port Townsend during the Wooden Boat Festival, which is Sept. 10-12.

Tours of the Lady Washington -- a full-size wooden replica of a brig that accompanied Capt. Robert Gray's expedition to the Pacific Northwest in 1788 – is planned to be available from noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday through Monday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sept. 10 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11-12.

A $3 donation per person is requested for the walk-on tours. No reservation is required.

Battle & Adventure Sails begin Friday

Battle & Adventure Sails begin Friday. The three-hour battle sails -- with booming cannons and close-quarter maneuvers -- are scheduled in Port Angeles at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Tickets for the Battle & Adventure Sails are $60 for adults; $50 for students, seniors or active military; and $40 for children 12 and younger.

An evening adventure sail aboard the Lady Washington is planned at 5:30 p.m. Friday. It will cost $35.

Next Tuesday, the Lady Washington will leave for biennial maintenance, haul-out and Coast Guard safety inspection in Port Townsend. The Lady Washington will be one of the attractions at the Wooden Boat Festival.

The second tall ship is The Hawaiian Chieftain and it will also offer adventure sails and will remain at City Pier in Port Angeles to offer walk-on tours and weekend sailings through Sunday, Sept. 12.

The Hawaiian Chieftain is a replica of a typical 19th century merchant trader that was used for trade in the Hawaiian Islands.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the ships, click on www.historicalseaport.org or phone 800-200-5239.

$20 Round Trip Victoria to Port Angeles – 20^th Anniversary Special

We invite our neighbors from Victoria to come and visit these reminders of a bygone era. For only $20 round trip you can set your own high seas adventure and sail the Strait of Juan de Fuca to visit these beauties. From Victoria call 250-361-9144. Be sure to bring proper ID.

Victoria Express, the fast passenger ferry service connecting Port Angeles with the historical Inner Harbour of Victoria BC and beautiful Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is extending the 50% active & retired Military Discount to the Canadian Armed Forces. This discount applies to all sailings including the 55 minute Victoria / Port Angeles crossing and the Victoria / Friday Harbor day cruise during the 2010 sailing season.

Do you have a fascination for the ocean and all the amazing things that live in it? Imagine the opportunity to view and experience live marine animals in easy to access Touch Tanks just steps from our ferry terminal in the Port Angeles harbor.

The Feiro Marine Life Center is a nonprofit aquarium and educational facility centrally located on the waterfront of Port Angeles, WA promoting marine education and conservation. The Center provides a place for visitors to see and learn about the local marine environment. At the Center you will marvel at the variety of marine life on display, there are hundreds of examples of inter-tidal creatures, fish, and plant life as well as "dry" displays to enjoy. You an study live plankton under microscopes as well as touch live sea creatures.