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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Adventuress Cup Races October 19, Registration Open!
Adventuress Cup is a peer-to-peer fundraising event (similar to a bike-a-thon) where folks reach out to their network to encourage donations toward their team's goal. Race participants can join the fun on the water and/or virtually as part of a real or virtual team. Every dollar raised will directly support the care and maintenance of Sound Experience’s unique education platform, the National Historic Landmark sailing vessel, schooner Adventuress.
Tickets Now on Sale for our Public Sail Program
Join us for a 2.5 or 3-hour Public or Festival Sail. Our sails are designed to get everybody involved, and no sailing experience is required. From the moment we get under way you'll be invited to help raise the sails or take a turn at the wheel. As we explore the Puget Sound/Salish Sea, the crew will explain it's unique marine environment and share the history of Adventuress. Then listen to or sing a sea chantey, a talk from an on-board guest -- or just sit back and take in the whole experience.
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?”