Purchase or Renew a Membership
Pay What You Can • Sail More • Support Youth Education
At Sound Experience, we believe access to the Salish Sea should be welcoming and inclusive. That’s why our memberships operate on a pay-what-you-can model.
For the past two years, this approach has helped us welcome new members, grow our community, and ensure that households can join at a level that feels comfortable and sustainable. We’re proud to continue this model in 2026 — because when more people can participate, everyone benefits.
If you’re wondering what level to choose, the table below shows both membership benefits and suggested value ranges based on typical use. These are guides, not requirements — we’re grateful for every member, at every level.
For the past two years, this approach has helped us welcome new members, grow our community, and ensure that households can join at a level that feels comfortable and sustainable. We’re proud to continue this model in 2026 — because when more people can participate, everyone benefits.
If you’re wondering what level to choose, the table below shows both membership benefits and suggested value ranges based on typical use. These are guides, not requirements — we’re grateful for every member, at every level.
*Suggested ranges reflect the typical annual value of membership benefits for households who participate in public sails and programs. Members are always welcome to give above or below these ranges based on what feels right for them.
Many members choose a level that reflects the value they receive; others give more to help ensure programs remain accessible for youth and families. All are equally valued.
Choose the level that works best for your household, and help keep learning, stewardship, and adventure under sail thriving for the next generation.
Why Pay What You Can?
This model works because it reflects our values:- Access — welcoming people at different financial stages
- Trust — honoring that members will give what they can
- Community — growing a broader circle of people connected to Adventuress and the Salish Sea
Many members choose a level that reflects the value they receive; others give more to help ensure programs remain accessible for youth and families. All are equally valued.
Join Us in 2026
Whether you sail once a year or many times, shop in our store, enroll a young person in a program, or simply want to support hands-on maritime education — your membership matters.Choose the level that works best for your household, and help keep learning, stewardship, and adventure under sail thriving for the next generation.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Member Expedition for adults and families (see below for more info just for 2026!)
- 30% off Public Sails (including guest tickets!)
- 25% off merchandise
- Up to 10% discount on teen overnight programs
- Membership sticker
- Early access to announcements (Public Sail dates, summer programs, volunteer opportunities, events and more)
Member Expedition - A weekend aboard Adventuress
This 4-day, 3-night expedition offers Sound Experience Members the chance to sail Adventuress, climb aloft, and explore the Salish Sea over Labor Day weekend. Come on your own or bring your family aboard for a grand adventure where you can gaze at stars during anchor watch, take the helm and learn navigation and get to know other members of the Sound Experience community. This experience is ideal if you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be crew on a tall ship. Children over 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Who: Adults, families, youth (over 8 with adult)
When: September 4-7 (Departing at 1pm on Friday, arriving at 3pm on Monday)
Where: Start in Everett, end in Port Townsend
Cost: $580 per adult, $495 per youth
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