“For two summers, we have traveled by boat with Captain Ben into the San Juan Islands. These trips are the thing that stay with my family throughout the entire year and are something that we talk about over and over again. The tranquility, natural beauty, and overall vibe of the trip is something very special, indeed! There is not a single detail that is overlooked throughout the trip or on Ben’s beautiful boat, True. The sleeping accommodations are so comfortable and who doesn’t sleep amazingly well being gently rocked by the salty sea?! I’m the cook each trip and the galley is well appointed and fun, fun, fun to cook in! Lots of space to stretch out and relax, and beautiful spaces to be together, and also to find a private corner to reflect on where you are, and on all the beautiful existential questions that come up on a trip like this! Ben is not only a very capable sailor, but also a charming person in general. His storytelling and knowledge of the places, the flora, and the wild birds and animals that we encounter, are something that he shares freely and happily with his guests, and is frankly one of the best parts of the whole trip. We all feel safe and very well cared for aboard Ben’s boat. He tailors each trip to our desires and eagerly accommodates our wishes and dreams for what the trip can be. Then, in his singular way, he exceeds our every expectation and outdoes himself at every turn. We took this year off, but we can’t wait to sail with Ben again!” – Heidi MacFarley