Anyone up for a water taxi trip?

Id like to get out, way out and do a  two,three or four day trip. At least 2 nights. Im thinking maybe late july/august? Maybe head out to Day harbor out of seward. That shouldnt cost too much. Im open to other areas as well. Maybe even go to valdez.

This of course is in its early planning statges and dates are real flexible for me. But if you guys get serious and want to do this, I ask that you be reliable when the time comes. This is a trip I dont want to do solo!

I guess for right now lets hear the maybes or the Im in's amd when would you like to go

Should be able to get silvers, chums, pinks, lings, halibut and who knows what all.

I'm in if the dates match up. 

Maybe we can take a gun and shoot a bear too!

Love the idea. I'll see if there's any interest from my better half -- and whether timing works out. When are you thinking about doing this?

Im thinking end of July early August

I'd seriously consider it. Just needs to match my travel schedule and kids schedule.


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I would totally be down for it. How far away is Day harbor? I would be also be willing to do the water taxi part and I could also play mother ship. I talked to akfishergal out on the water this weekend and it was one idea we discussed briefly. But I am totally down for it! I should have a pretty flexible schedule by that point too.

I sure like the way Matt's idea is being received -- let's keep working on this. With 4-6 weeks planning time, we should be able to make it work for everyone. The only thing that limits our calendar right now is a scheduled houseguest (naturally) from August 1-10.  I know, that's right in the middle of the time frame under consideration. 

Day Harbor is the next bay north of Resurrection Bay, on the opposite side of the Resurrection Peninsula. It's not very far at all -- just feels wild and remote compared to Resurrection. I think there are two state marine parks within the bay there, if memory serves.

Another destination to consider would be Ester Island, out of Whittier.  That's at the mouth of College Fjord and Port Wells, in north Prince William Sound -- lots of protected, fishy waters there.  The rate card I've got from the Whittier Water Taxi has a group rate (up to 6 people) of about $700 for the boat, RT to various points around Ester Is. 

I think Kenai_Guy is heading to PWS for a trip this summer already.  He probably has more information about sites to consider.   

Let's get the date figured. What about July 26-29?

I'll run those dates by Dave -- I'm on the way to the cabin now to rendezvous with him this evening. Celebrating our 32nd anniversary under the midnight sun.  Amazing, isn't it? I'll check back tomorrow...

Congrats! Thats awesome. From the way you guys act together (at least from what I've seen) it's truly inspiring

Just checked my schedule....I can't go unless there is cake involved.

July 28-30 and Aug 8-14 are bad for me

Oh, there's going to be cake. We're going to make this work ... Dave and I are in -- it's just a matter of logistics. Before July 28 or after August 14 --- we can figure something out, right?

Lets rejuvenate this thread!

If the interest is still out there I will be available for 3 Aug-6Aug to do mothership/ water taxi duties. Well as much as my Cataraft and 15hp motor can do. I will definatly be out on the salt somewhere during this time frame.

Dang, you guys, you're making me drool. It's something I've always wanted to do. In fact, it's on my bucket list. I know I can't make it happen this year, but I'm glad other guys are thinking the same way. My wife thinks I'm nuts when I bring up stuff like this. Maybe I can soften her up and she'll let me go sometime soon. Hmmm...I plan to hike the Chilkoot Trail again when I'm 60, maybe I can starting mentioning that and a trip like you guys are planning the same summer. "But Dear, we're going to be up there anyway!"
I'd like to read a complete report with pictures when it's all done if it's not too much trouble.

Oh Shoots, BearToothClaw -- those dates are smack dab in the middle of one period when I can't get away this season.  I hope you guys manage to pull something together, though. You should be able to get to Day Harbor without any difficulty -- and there's so many areas I'd like to explore in through there. 

Have you had that PA12 out yet?