"The Yacht - The Crew - The Adventure"

Thirty-year veteran Captain Gerry Matheson invites you to join him and his crew with First-Mate Charlaine Lacroix aboard the 63-foot Sailing Ketch, the "Raincoast," for a sailing adventure you will treasure forever.

The "Raincoast" was built by Captain Bruce Brophy, the sole owner of the sailing ketch prior to Captain Matheson, from 1978-to1982 in Richmond, B.C., Canada. The 17-foot beam of the "Raincoast" also boasts a keel of 14 feet. 

This ketch has ample sailing capacity with mainsail, jib, yankee and mizzen sails which are built of the finest Dacron making this an exceptional sailing vessel.  The winches and controls are housed in a sheltered wheelhouse that allows guests and crew comfort from any winds or rain. The 17-foot wide teak decks are only the outer portion of the fine woodwork this outstanding two stateroom, two heads, captain quarters and huge galley has to offer. A team of expert cabinet makers took almost five years to construct the teak, maple, cedar and gumwood interior - an awesome feast to behold for any wood lover.

The "Raincoast" is powered by an Isuzu 6-cylinder diesel engine, 120 hp capable of powering the vessel while not under sail at a comfortable rate.

Captain Gerry Matheson, who braved the waters of the Pacific Ocean for over 30 years as a commercial fisherman, retired from fishing when he laid eyes upon the "Raincoast." With his years of ocean experience, guests obtain the opportunity to be shown exclusive ocean harbors and waterways the novice would never venture to undertake.

The First Mate Charlaine Lacroix, a well known photographer and journalist will capture those special moments using up to date digital hardware. She will also delight you with tantalizing seafood dishes when available and other great entrees. 

Sailing with Captain Gerry Matheson and Charlaine Lacroix on the outstanding 63-foot "Raincoast" along British Columbia's West Coast waters will not only satisfy the experienced sailor's appetite, but will be certain excitement for the novice sailor.

Don't delay - inquire into sailing availabilities. See our 'Contact Us section for further information.

Please contact us for further information at captmatheson@uniserve.com