We foster environmental sustainability, youth development, and maritime careers through powerful shipboard programs aboard the schooner Adventuress on the waters of the Salish Sea. Adventuress is a century-old National Historic Landmark tall ship. Sound Experience is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) based in Washington State, USA.
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Our membership model is inclusive, equitable, and designed for a broader reach.
We've introduced a new approach to our membership model to better accommodate households across a range of income levels. Our new "mutual aid model" ensures inclusivity and equity, making Sound Experience membership accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Our goal is to provide everyone—especially those with little or no access to the Salish Sea—the opportunity to experience this extraordinary National Historic Landmark sailing ship.Here's how it works: If $50 is right for you, pay just that. If you have the means and want to further support this work, choose $100, $250 or more. You will get the same wonderful benefits! 30% off any public sail aboard Adventuress including anyone you bring with you.
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Members get 25% off all merchandise!
As if you needed another excuse. Our online store is open and offering a variety of pieces for your layering needs. Show off your Shipmate pride with hoodies, joggers, t-shirts and more in many weights and colors. You don't have to be a member to purchase gear, but why pay 25% more? Sign up or renew your membership today.
Sound Experience named beneficiary of popular Blakely Rock Benefit Race in 2025
Sound Experience is excited to announce it has been chosen as the nonprofit beneficiary of the 2025 Blakely Rock Benefit Race to be held on April 5th! Now in its 45th consecutive year, this is one of the largest boat races held on Puget Sound, and we are thrilled to partner with the Sloop Tavern Yacht Club on this event.
All net proceeds from the Blakely Rock Benefit Race will go towards growing Sound Experience’s community-based programs – such as our week-long Everett at Sea for immigrant families and their children – that reach children who otherwise have few opportunities for enrichment, access to water and the experience of learning and growing on a Salish Sea tall ship. Aboard Adventuress, all are valued and all are shipmates.
All net proceeds from the Blakely Rock Benefit Race will go towards growing Sound Experience’s community-based programs – such as our week-long Everett at Sea for immigrant families and their children – that reach children who otherwise have few opportunities for enrichment, access to water and the experience of learning and growing on a Salish Sea tall ship. Aboard Adventuress, all are valued and all are shipmates.
Registration is now open for Adventuress Cup, our community funnnndraiser!
Programs aboard Adventuress reach Puget Sound area young people with powerful maritime and environmental education. The Adventuress Cup fundraiser enables Sound Experience, working with community partners in our region, to reach underserved youth including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and those otherwise unable to participate for financial reasons, or who do not traditionally have access to the waterfront.
Don't have a boat? Participate virtually!
Racers in-person, online teams and donors are all welcome to join us for the post-race celebration.
Don't have a boat? Participate virtually!
Racers in-person, online teams and donors are all welcome to join us for the post-race celebration.
Washington's First Approved On-The-Water Outdoor School!
We are excited to share that Outdoor Schools Washington has issued the Seal of Assurance for the satisfactory completion of the Washington State Safety & Management Review.
"Sound Experience has provided documentation and appropriate evidence of safety with their policies and procedures to minimize risk for staff and students. By working together to share best practices, and commit to quality programming, Outdoor Schools statewide will improve the outdoor school experiences for all Washington students in a safe and meaningful manner."
"Sound Experience has provided documentation and appropriate evidence of safety with their policies and procedures to minimize risk for staff and students. By working together to share best practices, and commit to quality programming, Outdoor Schools statewide will improve the outdoor school experiences for all Washington students in a safe and meaningful manner."
To learn more click the link below or contact Program Director, Jenny Huntley at jenny@soundexp.org or call 360-379-0438 x 5
“Kids learn through experience. Some of the most vivid and meaningful learning happens outside of the classroom… There aren’t many places on Earth that have a resource as powerful as Adventuress. I am truly grateful that my students can have this opportunity.”
“It’s a very unique opportunity for young people to get away from an urban environment and really live with a group of people working on the water. Partly it has to do with the historic nature of the ship and partly it has to do with a deep love for Puget Sound. Who wouldn’t want that for their kids?”
