VESSELS – NANUQ
Our new 38 foot power catamaran NANUQ, Inuit for ”Master of Bears” is power with twin 500 hp Volvo Pentas and is propelled by Seafury Surface Drives. She was built in Port Angeles, Washington by Armstrong Marine and can carry up to 36 passengers. Her crew consists of a Captain and one or two Naturalists (depending on the number of passengers). These Naturalists are also Transport Canada trained as deckhands.
The catamaran twin hull design provides a very stable environment for viewing wildlife or taking in the beautiful scenery of Clayoquot Sound and the offshore waters. NANUQ has three viewing decks including a covered deck at the stern (back of the boat) and has outdoor seating on the top deck for 12 passengers. In addition she has indoor seating for all in the cabin, which provides a wonderful view of the surrounding environment.
NANUQ was designed for everyone, with a full staircase to the upper deck and side gates allowing for easy access onto and off the boat. She is equipped with a digital mapping system showing passengers the boat’s location on a computerized GPS chart, similar to the system installed on some larger airlines. For the comfort of passengers the cabin is heated, has windows that open to the salty air, and a clean restroom.
NANUQ is Transport Canada Safety Certified. Life Jackets for all passengers are kept aboard the vessel, as well as two life rafts. All guests are provided with Helly Hansen waterproof jackets and fleece gloves for the ever-changing West Coast weather.