Since guests bring their own food to Shearwater Cove, most people hit the Safeway or Seward Marketplace for groceries before getting on our boat. Most people don't travel with re-usable grocery bags, so a lot of plastic bags end up making their way to the yurts.

Reusable shopping bags help reduce plastic impact on our oceans.

This year, the Sustainable Seward organization is working to shift Seward away from plastic bag use in preparation for the city-wide ban on single use plastic bags which will take effect in October. Sustainable Seward members are hastily sewing t-shirt bags that will be available for shoppers to borrow and return in case they forget to bring their own bags. Keep an eye out for these re-usable options as you shop for your stay at Shearwater Cove!

Our Yurts

Read the full story on The Seward Sun: https://sewardsun.com/03/10/sustainable-seward-join-forces-with-local-stores-to-transition-away-from-plastic-bags/

We are so happy that Leigh is returning to the Cove this year for another season of hosting our guests. Leigh has guided in Alaska for many years, and is currently a kayak guide on Kauai. She is the welcoming party when guests arrive at the Cove, and she makes sure everyone is safe and sound in their yurts and on the water.

Kayaking near the Fox Island Spit with Leigh.

Never been kayaking before? Book a guided kayak session with your yurt rental, and explore the coastline of Resurrection Bay with Leigh. You will learn how to safely and correctly handle the kayaks and gear, and explore places like Humpy Cove, Fox Island, the Fox Island Spit, and Kayakers Cove.

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Leigh has made a wonderful addition to the Shearwater Cove team. Her inviting presence creates a welcoming environment for guests to settle in to our yurts and enjoy the wilderness setting. If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, Leigh will be ready to help.

Moving away from single-use plastic bags

Meet our on-site host, Leigh!