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Tradewinds Charter is a premier deep-sea fishing and whale-watching company in Depoe Bay, Oregon, that controls 5 fully equipped vessels and operates under the guidance of a friendly captains and crews. The company focuses on providing guests with a thrilling experience that makes them feel like part of the crew. Furthermore, Tradewinds Charter provides regular reports on local honest whale sightings and fishing conditions. Deep-sea fishing tours cater to experienced and novice anglers alike, and guests may select from a number of five- and eight-hour fishing packages. Individuals interested in fishing exclusively for tuna may also purchase an all-day Tradewinds Charter fishing package. Whale-watching expeditions feature a 98 percent chance of successful whale spotting, and invite guests to learn about the various whales and dolphins that migrate through Depoe Bay, such as grey whales and orca. In addition to fishing and whale-watching excursions, Tradewinds Charter guests can partake in bird-watching and ecology tours, or chartered services for weddings and ash-scatttering. At-sea ceremonies make use of specialized vessels that can accommodate approximately 30 guests and charge a simple flat rate. Furthermore, guests are encouraged to bring flowers and provide their own administrators for their wedding or memorial service at no additional cost.

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Whale Watching Excursions with Tradewinds Charters

Over the last eight decades, Tradewinds Charters, Inc., has established itself as the leading charter company on the West Coast. Located on Oregon’s Depoe Bay, Tradewinds Charters provides thousands of families with whale watching and deep sea fishing opportunities every year, including fishing trips for rock fish, salmon, tuna, and halibut. The company’s single- and two-hour whale watching voyages, meanwhile, are highly-regarded, thanks in part to Depoe Bay’s immediate proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Passengers spend barely a minute on board before reaching the open ocean. In fact, the area surrounding Tradewinds Charters’ headquarters is commonly referred to as the Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast. Local waters allow for nearly year-round whale watching opportunities. Individuals and families who take part in whale watching trips between December and May can expect to catch a glimpse of migrating gray whales. Additionally, resident grays and other species are frequently seen. More information on whale watching ventures and deep sea fishing excursions can be found at www.tradewindscharters.com.

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Inspected vessels vs uninspected vessels

Operating along the coast of Oregon, Tradewinds Charters is the area’s premier ocean charter service. Tradewinds Charters operates a fleet of six boats, each equipped for specific fishing and/touring activities. Two of the vessels are designated as “6-pack” boats, a term that is associated with the certification of the vessel. Officially known as the, 6-pack refers to the limitation of six passengers the vessel can have aboard at any given time, while uninspected means that the boat as well as the equipment it’s required to carry are regulated to a lesser degree. A Master license, is required for operators of inspected vessels that are permitted to carry over six passengers. Tradewinds requires all Captains to have a Masters license even if the vessel is inspected vessel or not inspected . To acquire an inspected certificate, the boat must be constructed and outfitted in accordance with strict US Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, and may be of any length from 20 feet to ocean liners. The USCG issues all captain’s licenses, which must be renewed every five years.

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http://www.tradewindscharters.com/ Fishing on the Amigo out of Depoe Bay and the Tradewinds Charter fishing fleet. 2011 rockfish, ling cod, black sea bass, cabezon, and an assortment of bottom fish during a five hour fishing trip out of the world's smallest harbor on the Oregon coast. Come book a trip with Tradewinds for some of the best fishing on the Oregon coast!