S/V Kirsten Anne

Alaska Sailing Yacht Charter & Inside Passage Sailing Vessel

Yacht Charter Summary

Join Captain Neil Nickerson aboard one of his exciting sailing expeditions. You’ll cruise through an amazing wilderness aboard the S/V Kirsten Anne, his luxurious 49’ ketch. This sailboat offers an outstanding platform from which to experience and photograph the lush, old-growth rainforests of the Tongass National Forest.

Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage is an intricate network of pristine waterways, granite fjords, and islands of astonishing beauty. It is home to eagles, black and brown bears, humpback whales, orcas, deer and moose, mountain goats, stellar sea lions, sea otters, porpoise and harbor seal.

On your journey, you will see charming fishing villages, an incredible array of wildlife and the breathtaking scenery of the Inside Passage. The crew will pamper you, while the captain maneuvers the Kirsten Anne to unique and tantalizing places that no cruise ship can reach. Adventure travelers of all ages will love exploring the wilderness of the Inside Passage aboard this handsome boat.

• Fiberglass 49’ ketch rigged Transpacific built in 1979
• Beam of 13’ and draft of 6’
• 28 tons net weight
• Main Engine – John Deere 4045T electronic – capable of cruising at 8 knots
• Auxiliary Engine – 5 KW Northern Lights
• Cabin is varnished teak throughout – brass lamps/fittings – Marble counters
• All modern pumps, electronic equipment, safety equipment, rigging, ground tackle and deck machinery
• 13’ Achilles inflatable with 15 hp outboard
• Two Kayaks

• Motorized, inflatable skiff
• Two kayaks, with paddles
• Life jackets
• All cooking gear, utensils, water bottles
• Great food for three meals, plus snacks
• An ample supply of soft drinks and fruit juices
• Field guide books, fishing gear
• Biodegradable soap, toilet paper
• Emergency communications radio
• Signaling equipment
• First aid equipment

1. Captain Neil has been working Alaska’s waters since 1988 aboard Coast Guard cutters, tugboats and ferries
2. The ultimate Alaskan sailing platform for photography, wildlife viewing, kayaking or hiking
3. Your captain and guides combine sailing with land excursions to deliver an incredible experience you’ll treasure forever