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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. |
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In 1999, along with Bill Benning of the U.S. Coast Guard, he came up with the unique idea of rebroadcasting NOAA Weather Radio from the Coast Guard "high sites". Thanks to the Coast Guard and the National Weather Service, this has now become a highly successful reality across many areas of Alaska and the rest of the U.S.
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 years of operating the "Chinook"
as a 5 star boat. Dave is also a board member in the Alaska
Charter Association, member of the OSPR committee of the
PWS RCAC and participates in several elements of the community
of Whittier, including the Chamber of Commerce and as
a member of the Whittier City Council. Most importantly
he has over 18 years of boating experience in the Sound
and over 34 years of fishing in Alaska.
2008 marks the introduction of a brand new, state-of the-art boat...the "Eye of the Storm". This tunnel-hull, USCG inspected boat will hold up to 12 passengers, feature many new and unique systems, and is fast, roomy, smooth-riding and safe.
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