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Alaska NW Charters, LLC
1600 E. Camino Colorado
Ft. Mohave AZ 86426

Contact:

Bob or Penni
206-310-5947
or206-300-2557, email captbob[at]alaskanwcharters.com"

Joy Johnston

801 943 3584

 

 

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Call Penni at 206-300-2557
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Alaska NW Charters - Luxury Fishing - Sight Seeing Charters - Gourmet Dining

Our Luxury Yacht - Alaska Fishing Charters Sight Seeing Cruises

 

Meet the Caledonia Crew

We're ready for adventure! Are you?

 

Bob Stephens---Captain and Co-owner:        Alaskan Licensed captain for yachts

 

Bob is an avid boating enthusiast and is a 100-ton Coast Guard Licensed Captain.  He has plied the waters of Alaska, the San Juan’s Islands, Puget Sound and several trips in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during the past twenty years and has skippered catamarans, sailboats, and yachts to complement his nautical achievements.  As well as constructed a 42 ft. sail boat from the bare hull.

 Bob was also a U.S. Air Force Navigator and accumulated over 5000 hours of worldwide navigation in both C124s and C141 aircraft. He has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, the South Pacific Islands and the Artic Circle to complement his nautical achievements.

 This will be Bob’s seventh year plying the waters between Seattle and Alaska via the Inside Passage guaranteeing guests a seasoned and knowledgeable Captain.  

Penni Manns - Co-Owner

Penni Manns designed the luxury Cladonia Yacht offering Alaskan fishing tours, guided tours viewing Alaskan wildlifePenni is a true connoisseur of hospitality with twenty-five years of previous success in the Bed and Breakfast industry.  She owned and operated four extended-stay Bed and Breakfasts Seattle Guest House, where her warm and vivacious personality was a highlight of guests. They could tell you of many warm experiences: shared conversations, with over a cup of tea, freshly baked cookies left on the counter, flowers placed on the nightstand, and an open-hearted family-like atmosphere.

 In addition to being a sailing enthusiast with experiences in Puget Sound and Alaskan waters, this is Penni’s seventh season of traveling the Inside Passage.  Her background in the hospitality industry assures guests a highly relaxing and most memorable cruise.

 Penni was Art Coordinator and Director for the Boeing Airplane Company for over seventeen years.  Her innate design talent has transformed the Caledonia into modern luxury motor yacht for your chartering pleasure in SE Alaska and the Northwest.  Penni has a love of life and a desire to share it with you. 

 

Crew Available for Your Charter

The following crew members are available for your charter, or you may provide your own captain.

Alaskan Licensed captain for yachts

Bob Stephens - Captain

Bob is an avid boating enthusiast and 100 ton Coast Guard Licensed captain. He has plied the waters of Alaska, the San Juan Islands, Virgin Islands and Puget Sound for over 15 years and has skippered catamarans, sail boats, and yachts as well as constructed a 42 foot sailboat from the hull up. To complement his nautical achievements, Bob is also an accomplished aviator. A former USAF Captain with a Navigator rating with over 5000 hours of world wide navigation on both c124s and c141 aircraft he has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, the South Pacific Islands, and the Arctic Circle.

Capt. Ron Miller


Born and raised in the Monterey Bay area of California. Enlisted in the US Navy at age 18. Obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Administration (Marketing) while on active duty. Retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. Obtained my first US Coast Guard Masters license in 1964. I Have operated Charter Vessels in Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, Washington, and California. Operated charter vessels in SE Alaska for 10 years. Hobbies include: Flying, Photography, and Cooking. Currently reside aboard my 50 foot Motor Yacht ARGO in La Paz, BCS, Mexico and cruise extensively in the Sea of Cortez and Coastal Mexican waters

Chef:  David Madayag

 

“ The fact that this is an unbelievable 5-STAR floating restaurant adds a Big Plus, David the chef was Superb” (one of the many comments received from our charter guests).  David’s experiences: View the menu..

  • Executive Chef/Owner for many Fine Dining Restaurants
  • Executive Chef for John Wayne
  • Five time Gold metal winner American Culinary Federation culinary competition
  • American Culinary Federation certified Executive Chef
  • Culinary Educator, and American Academy of Chef’s
  • Past President and Chairman of the Board for the Washington State Chefs Association
  • Professor Emeritus at Seattle Central College - 24 years

Naturalist: Anna Simeom

Anna is a certified naturalist through the University of Alaska. As a seasoned kayaker, sailor, mountaineer, and all-around outdoors enthusiast, she has grown up in Alaska and it's backcountry. But while she enjoys all aspects of the wilderness, Anna's true passion is the ocean. She recently returned from a transpacific scientific research cruise and is currently studying at the University of California, San Diego with plans to become an oceanographer.

Anna has spent years in Alaska's coastal waters and is happy to share her experiences and knowledge. She loves adventure and looks forward to sharing yours aboard the Caledonia.

Guide:  Richard Austin

 

Fishing Guide,Co-Captain and Home Grown Naturalist. This three in one Alaska Native American spent his college years in the lower 48. He was born and raised in Kake on Kupreanof Island.  He has fished with his Grandfather since he was 3 years old.  Richard knows where to find you the trophy sized King and Halibut, or anything that swims!  You are assured to home with more than anticipated.

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