Kayaks, Brews and The Time Of Your Life

Once again, we’ve teamed up with Outdoor Odysseys to give you an experience you’ll never forget!  Join us August 23-25 for a three day Beer Tasting and Kayaking Excursion in the San Juan Islands. But get this, Boundary Patrons can now recieve 25% off the entire trip!!!

You’ll spend three days paddling around the beautiful San Juan Islands with an expert sea kayaking guide and two nights enjoying Boundary Bay beers paired with delicious camp cuisine cooked FOR you.  You’ll camp overnight at Jones Island State Park, a boat-in campground known for it’s beautiful waterfront camp sites and scenic hiking trails.

Adam, one of our employees here at Boundary Bay Brewery, went with the first group on this beer and kayak adventure last summer.  Here’s what he had to say about his experience:

“Kayaks, Camping, Beer & Dinner or is it Kayaks, Beer, Dinner & Camping?  Either way, all of them made my recent trip with Outdoor Odysseys epic.  I don’t know how many people are as lucky as Mike & Kim Dave & Pat, Jon & Lakota and I to experience the San Juan Islands in such a memorable way.

Kayaking from San Juan Island to Jones Island to camp and have fresh organic food paired with local Boundary Bay beer prepared for you isn’t exactly roughing it.  It’s perfect.  Chatting with Sarah, our kayak guide and chef, I had a good idea of what beers to pair with the food.  Along the motto of “Be Prepared” there was enough beer and ten different styles for all to enjoy, Blonde Ale, Pilsner, IPA, Maibock, Oatmeal Stout to name a few.

Seals and pups, bald eagles, fish, star fish, jellies, big horn sheep and deer were everywhere.  The one elusive mammal and perpetual joke among the group, where are the whales?  Well let’s not forget, whales live under water.  That makes them hard to see, from a kayak.

After stunning paddles to Jones, Henry & Spieden Islands, beer paired meals, sunsets, campfires, and a great group of people; it didn’t take long to fully chil-lax!”

Adam, Lakota, Jon, Pat, Dave, Mike, Kim and Sarah (guide)

To receive 25% off your trip: If you’re booking over the phone, just mention you’re a Boundary Bay fan and heard about the offer. If booking online, enter BBAY25 in the “comments” section and the discount will be applied at the time of transaction.   

Running to Boundary Bay Brewery

The Bellingham Bay Marathon is happening right outside our doors this Sunday! We’ll have the beer garden open during the day and our BBQ fired up for spectators and race participants. All ages are welcome. No cover.

The Bellingham Bay Marathon is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Bellingham Bay, San Juan Islands and the Interurban trail in Bellingham, WA. Enjoy what many runners have commented is “the most beautiful marathon in the Pacific Northwest.  Want to participate?  You’ve still got time to register! Online registration ends at 11:59 pm on Friday, September 25, 2009. You may register at packet pickup on Saturday, September 26, 2009 (Fox Hall 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham WA 98225.  11 am to 7 pm).

The full and half marathons start together on Railroad Ave in front of Market Depot in downtown Bellingham. The course runs through Bellingham, makes its way through neighborhoods and then along the waterfront.  Participants get to experience the South Bay Trail, Boulevard Park, panoramic views of Bellingham Bay and beautifully tree covered sections of the Interurban Trail. (click here for full course description and to download a pdf of the full course)

Awards are given to the overall top male and top female place in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. In addition, the top male and top female in each 5-year age category in the Marathon and Half Marathon receives an award. Awards will be presented at the Boundary Bay Brewery – garden level, adjacent to the Start/Finish line, on Race Day.  5K and Half Marathon Awards at 2 pm, Marathon Awards at 3 pm and then live music by Cabin Fever band at 3:45 – 5:30.

The Boundary Bay Brewery garden level will be open during the day for spectators and race finishers. All ages are welcome. No cover. We’ll be serving up Salmon Burgers, Organic Beef Burgers, Veggie Burgers and Brats (all with fries) and our usual array of hand crafted beers!

Net proceeds from the marathon will benefit the Bellingham Bay Swim Team and the WFC Rangers soccer club. The Bellingham Bay Swim Team is a year-round, non-profit club that was founded in the fall of 1995.  This parent board-run club offers swimmers from all skill levels, novice to elite, the opportunity to improve themselves and their swimming through the continued development of advanced swimming technique and conditioning in the sport. Bellingham Bay Swim Team (BBST) is comprised of over 100 swimmers of all ages, abilities, and commitment levels. The team offers something for everyone, from beginning swimmers to highly skilled swimmers competing at the national level.  Whatcom Football Club (WFC) Rangers is the select soccer program in Whatcom County, situated in District One of the Washington State Youth Soccer Association.  WFC Rangers is a not for profit 501(3)c corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee a coaching and development staff of 50+ soccer professionals. Club membership is made up of 450 boy and girl soccer plays, playing on 28 teams in several leagues.

Boundary Bay Beer at the Beach Store Cafe

We know you love coming here to Boundary Bay Brewery to drink our craft beer, indulging in our creative Northwest cusine and enjoying the live music and community events in our Beer Garden.  BUT, if you’re looking for a change of pace, but can’t live without a pint of Boundary brew, consider visiting the Beach Store Cafe on Lummi Island…just one of the man great local establishments who always have our beer on tap. Lummi makes a great day trip or even a weekend getaway…check it out!

The Beach Store Cafe is convienently located right across the street from the Lummi Island ferry dock.  You can sit indoors or out and enjoy an AMAZING view of the bay, Mt. Baker, the ferry and Gooseberry Point.  Currently, the Beach Store has our Pilsner and Reefnetter on tap and an expansive menu sure to please everyone.  All under one roof you can find pizzas, sandwiches, soups that are all made from scratch and burgers made from Lummi Island grown co-op organic beef.  For those wanting more of a meal, belly up to New York Strip steak, pasta or an incredible salmon dinner.  And, even with a list this size, it doesn’t even begin to touch on what the menu has to offer.  If you still can’t figure out what’s for dinner, at the bottom of their menu you’ll find this statement: “If you don’t see what you want, please ask us.  We most likely can make it for you.”

the view while eating at the Beach Store Cafe

Lummi Island is a one of the best-kept secrets of the San Juan archipelago. Considerably more accessible than other islands, this pristine, rural gem is less than twenty minutes from Bellingham and a mere 10 minutes by the Whatcom Chief ferry. This half mountainous, half rural island is a peaceful, unspoiled getaway with tranquil beaches and 18 miles of country roads ideal for bike riding, walking or bird watching. Since there are no RV parks, campsites or state parks, the island attracts a different kind of holiday seeker.  The Island waters are popular for kayaking and Orca whales are often seen close to shore. Lummi Island is home to many artists and artisans who hold an Artist’s Tour open house three times each year (Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the first weekend in December).  The Island also hosts a summer farmer’s market, open Saturday mornings from May through September and within walking distance of the ferry. The market is an excellent source for both live crab & prawns plus organically grown fresh produce.  Come visit this unique community and grab yourself a Boundary Bay Beer a little farther away from home.  For hours, directions and more information call the Beach Store Cafe at 758-CAFE (2233)

out back at the Beach Store Cafe