A HOY! One of Bellingham’s oldest ships is turning 100, and you’re invited. The Schooner Zodiac is hosting an open house on May 19 to celebrate the vessel’s centennial birthday. The celebration will be held upstairs of the Bellingham Cruise Terminal and aboard the Zodiac, allowing you to experience a piece of history. Displays and presentations will also allow you to learn more about the Zodiac’s history.
Photograph by Taylor Hodges
Photograph by Taylor Hodgers
The Schooner Zodiac was built in 1924 as a private yacht for the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical heirs. In its first few years, the Johnsons sailed the vessel up and down the East Coast and across the Atlantic. After the Johnsons, the Zodiac was handed over to multiple different owners over the years, until it reached its final home in Bellingham. In the 1970s, the Vessel Zodiac Corporation was formed to restore and maintain the Zodiac, which now operates as a charter boat.
Photograph by Taylor Hodges
The Zodiac currently offers cruises and charters, including day sails, multi-day sails, and private charters for special events. Many of their day sails are brunch or dinner events, providing a delicious meal with a side of beautiful coastline views. Vessel Zodiac Corporation, 355 Harris Ave., Ste. 104, Bellingham, 206.719.7622, schoonerzodiac.com
Photograph by Taylor Hodges
