Prince William Sound Eco-Charters was first established in 2000 by a seasoned captain, familiar with the Sound and the winds and seas that affect it. Whether your interests lie in fishing, sightseeing, transportation to cabins or other destinations around the Sound, or even photography, please give us a chance to meet your needs. The owner, Captain Dave, retired from the National Weather Service in May, 2003 (after a very rewarding 35+ year career). He has been recognized for many outstanding weather-related achievements, including receipt of the National Weather Association's "Forecaster of the Year" award. He also was the driving force behind establishment of the "Alaska Weather Line", allowing toll-free access to marine and public weather forecasts and observations, and the expansion of NOAA Weather Radio to Coast Guard “high sites”. He puts his vast Alaskan weather experience to good use before beginning his charters...typically examining weather possibilities days and weeks in advance. Dave's on-the-water credentials include a 50 ton master's license and 8 years of operating the "Chinook" (mostly as a 5 star boat). Dave is also a member in the Alaska Charter Association (ACA), the Prince William Sound Charter Boat Association (PWSCBA), the Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) committee of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) and the National Association of Charter Boat Operators (NACO). He participates in several elements of the community of Whittier, including the Chamber of Commerce, as a past member of the Whittier City Council. Most importantly he has over 20 years of boating experience in the Sound and over 35 years of fishing in Alaska.