Events
Return to the Pacific Northwest May and June, 2027
coos bay tours and evening event
sunday, may 10th
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Free Tours of the Western Flyer
200 S. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay
4:30 PM – FREE Evening Program
Egyptian Theater, 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Pre-show refreshments with 7 Devils Brewing Co.
5:30 – 7:00 PM – Between Pacific Tides: Science, Story & The Sea (Talk & Film)
Featuring a talk by Dr. Craig Young (former director of OIMB), moderated by Jack Barth (OSU), with remarks by Sherry Flumerfelt (Western Flyer Foundation) and a screening of the Western Flyer’s new film, We Simply Liked It.
celebrating the return of the western flyer at the hatfield marine science center
sunday, may 17th
12:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Free Tours of the Western Flyer
Dock J at the Recreational Marina, just north of the boat ramp
11:00 AM & 1:00 PM – Screenings of We Simply Liked It (22 min), filmed during the Western Flyer’s 2025 return to the Gulf of California
Visitor Center Auditorium
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Hear the story of the Western Flyer with Sherry Flumerfelt, Executive Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, followed by a final screening of We Simply Liked It with Q&A.
Visitor Center Auditorium
Location: 2020 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR.
Talk, Panel & Film at the pacific maritime heritage center (ticketed event)
Wednesday, may 20th
5:30 PM – Doors Open. Light Snacks & Beverages
6:30 PM to 8 PM – Evening Program
Western Flyer Story: From Fisheries to Science
Sherry Flumerfelt, Executive Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, will explore the Flyer’s Pacific Northwest roots and present a short film, The Western Flyer with Nick Offerman.
Panel: Fisheries and Cooperative Research
Moderated by Jack Barth (OSU)
Panelists: Waldo Wakefield (OSU); Caren Braby (PSMFC); Al Pazar (R/V Pacific Surveyor & fisherman); Dylan Heppell (OSU)
Location: 333 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365
Community event and movie night
in port townsend
sunday, june 7th
1:00 PM to 6:30 PM – Free Community Event
Vessel Tours (through 5:30 PM), Music, Food, Drinks, and more
4:00 PM – Western Flyer Restoration Presentation with the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op
7:00 PM – Double Feature Movie Night with the Western Flyer (Ticketed Event)
Double feature films:
Film #1: The Western Flyer with Nick Offerman
Film #2: We Simply Liked It
Q&A with the filmmaker & crew
Location: Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St, Port Townsend, WA
Join the Western Flyer in the Gulf of California!
APRIL 21 – MAY 2, 2027
In spring 2027, the Western Flyer is returning to the waters that inspired The Log from the Sea of Cortez. Join a special 10-night voyage aboard the UnCruise vessel Safari Voyager and travel with the Western Flyer as scientists explore the remarkable ecosystems of the Gulf of California.
- Enjoy daily access to the historic Western Flyer
- Observe and participate in scientific research
- Explore tidepools and coastal ecosystems with marine scientists
- Join conversations with researchers, educators, and artists traveling on the voyage
and much more!