Emerald Isle Sailing Charters

Specialties

Relaxed. Rejuvenated. Awed by nature. Our unique eco sailing charters will leave you transformed. Discover the hidden side of the Pacific Northwest coast as your naturalist-​trained captain guides your small group in an intimate exploration of wildlife and natural splendor. Enjoy feasting on gourmet northwest cuisine and relaxing aboard our warm and comfortable 54′ sailing yacht, the S/​V Na’walak. Our unique heated vessel offers you beauty, safety, comfort, and privacy. The large pilothouse allows us to comfortably sail any time of year, while still enjoying the panoramic view. Wind and solar generation provide clean and quiet onboard power to help lighten our «footprint» on this delicate environment without compromising your creature comforts. And all of your meals are lovingly prepared by our chef with the freshest local ingredients. Destinations include the San Juan Islands, The Great Bear Rainforest/​Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska-​Misty Fjords. Custom charters available, too!

History

Established in 1999.

Emerald Isle was founded on the philosophy of exploring our connection to nature on a deeper, sustainable level. We believe a comfortable reconnecting with the earth through exquisite natural beauty, wildlife, and soft adventure, in a setting of comfort, gourmet food, and friendly service can help us realize a more balanced life.

Meet the Business Owner

Dave L.

Business Owner

Dave Lutz is a US Coast Guard licensed captain. He brings extensive experience in sailing to Emerald Isle. He bought his first small sailboat at age 11, and has been sailing ever since in a variety of sailboats from 8′ El Toro dinghies to an 83′ Baltic Schooner. He is a former sailing instructor and was a commodore of WWU’s successful sailing team. He has logged many hours racing and cruising the waters of the NW from south Puget Sound through the San Juans, and north as far as Prince William Sound, Alaska. Dave spent 19 years commercial fishing in Alaska and as a commercial pilot, flew his small plane up the Inside Passage each spring to work as a fish spotter for the herring fleet. David’s love for the marine wilderness is expressed in his watercolor renderings of NW coastal scenes. He also keeps his guitar on board for the occasional impromptu singalong. With his knowledge of the sea, and the region’s flora, fauna, and cultural history, he welcomes your questions.