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Wrangell's Premier Jet Boat Operation! since 1989 |
Owner
Eric
Yancey
Toll Free
1 (888) 385-2488
About Breakaway Adventures
Breakaway Adventures is a local owned and operated jet boat operation that has been in operation since 1989. All tours are operated within the Tongass National Forest and the Stikine/LeConte Wilderness Area. (FS Link) we are also a Equal Opportunity Provider. We pride ourselves in giving the very best in personalized tours to our guests!
Breakaway started operating in 1998. Originally with a 28' Silverton cruiser. In 1991 clients started asking about the Anan Wildlife Observatory, (Breakaway Link) in response to this we purchased a 19' Glasply speed boat. In 1993 clients inquired about the Stikine River (Breakaway Link) and we purchased our first 22' jet boat, followed by an identical boat in 1995. Soon we sold both the Silverton and Glasply vessels and concentrated our efforts with the jet boats which we operated until 2000. At that time we purchased our first 28' twin engine jet boat the "Stikine Dream" and followed it up with the "Ocean Pro" in 2003.. In 2005 we purchased the "Motivator" from a fellow operator in Petersburg. (learn more about our current vessels below). We added the "Glacier Chaser" in 2009. In the mid 90's we expanded to offer tours to LeConte Glacier (Breakaway Link) which as the years have came and gone has become a very popular tour and can be expanded to include a stop at Petersburg, AK.
Breakaway Adventures vessels are custom built by Bentz' Boats (link) in Lewiston Idaho and Svendsen Marine Works (link) here in Wrangell. Three boats ("Stikine Dream", "Ocean Pro", "Glacier Chaser") all forward facing (bus style) seats. (We were the first company in Wrangell to go to this style vessels). This configuration gives you the best comfort, the best viewing possible while underway. they are powered by twin 315 horsepower diesel engines for additional safety compared to gas powered boats. They are equipped with hard tops, sliding glass windows, bus style seating to name a few of the features. We meet or exceed all United States Coast Guard regulation for inspected vessels, plus we provide all passengers with Mustang float coats for additional warmth and comfort. All tours are fully narrated with complementary maps and gifts.
Breakaway Adventures has continued to be a leader in the industry of boat sightseeing tours in Wrangell, we were the first to adopt the newer style of water jet pumps that allowed for bigger vessels, more efficient, quieter operations and performance which most companies soon adopted also. We are the first and only company to go to the sliding glass windows and the bus style seating which makes for much improved passenger comfort. Our vessels with diesel engines provide a extra margin of safety and reliability over vessels with gas power plants.
All vessel skippers and crew are enrolled in a random Drug Test Consortium per USCG regulations and are CPR and First Aid qualified, each year and throughout the year skippers and crews are randomly tested for responses to onboard fires, man overboard, life raft deployment, use of the VHF radio's, and other emergencies per USCG regulations. Our vessels are also inspected each year by USCG inspectors for serviceability. Skippers all hold USCG Master licenses in order to operate our vessels
THE BOATS
The "Stikine Dream" was the first boat in Wrangell with forward facing seats and glass windows "all the way around". Heaters, bow ladder, overhead storage compartments are all popular items. Plus we can give you the "Wrangell Wiggle" on the Stikine River (Breakaway Link) Tour.....
The "Ocean Pro" is a deeper vee version of the Stikine Dream. It has a unheard of thick hull to take the abuse of icebergs on the LeConte Glacier (Breakaway Link) tour. So we can get you the great experience you deserve. Heaters, glass all around and forward facing seats are all advantages on the boat.
The "Motivator" is in a class by itself. This landing craft vessel has a football field of room in the bow and super easy access to the shoreline to explore the great sights at Anan Bear Observatory (Breakaway Link). Plus riding in the aft portion of the boat makes the choppy waves smoooooth. Dual Heaters, glass all around and lots of elbow room are all pluses on this boat.
The "Glacier Chaser" is the only 6 passenger boat in Wrangell with walk upright into the cabin, forward facing seats, sliding glass windows, heated etc.. With many of the features as the "Stikine Dream" and "Ocean Pro". Seating for 8 passengers but we operate it as a "6 passenger" vessel. Locally built to our specifications it is a great general purpose vessel built for folks that want a more intimate personal experience.
THE CREW
Eric Yancey, moved to Wrangell in 1978. He started Breakaway Adventures back in 1989. He holds a USCG Master 100 ton license.
Jared Gross, born and raised in Wrangell. He has been driving for us for 4 years now. He holds a 50 Ton USCG Master license, is of Native decent.
Norm Degnar, moved to Wrangell in 1990, raised two kids in Wrangell, worked at several fishing / sightseeing lodges and has drove boats for us for several years. He holds a USCG Master license.
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Updated
January 2012