Tom
Satre
Tom Satre was born and raised in Juneau and is a third-generation
Alaskan. Tom was a business owner for 30 years in wholesale
food and then in maritime shipping in Southeast Alaska.
His credentials include ten years as port manager in the marine
transportation industry, past commodore of the Juneau Yacht
Club, a 50-ton merchant marine license, TWIC and facility security
credentials, CPR and first aid certifications, and 40-plus years
of recreational boating experience.
He loves sharing Alaska with people from all over the world.
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Peppe The
Boat Dog
Peppe keeps watch on many of our nautical adventures. |
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| Tish and Tom Satre (say-tree)
thought long and hard about retirement after both were diagnosed
with cancer. They chose to “grab the brass ring”
early and embark on a new career together: Captain and First
Mate (or “Admiral," as Tom jokingly refers to Tish).
Tish’s love
of cooking and entertaining blends beautifully
with Tom’s superb boating skills and knowledge of Alaskan
waters. They have been known to use their boat over 500 hours
a year when both were working full-time.
Peppe the boat dog joins them on many of their adventures.
The newly purchased and refurbished Alaska
Quest has been a labor of love with the intent
of sharing Alaskan waters in the summer with people that want
a very special yachting experience. |
| Tish Griffin
Satre
Tish Griffin Satre came to Alaska in 1985 to work at the University
of Alaska. She met Tom on a blind date in 2001 after admiring
his 42-foot Ed Monk Trawler sitting in the harbor. Together
they share a love of the water, boating, and the beauty of
Southeast Alaska.
Tish has been active in the community as a past president
of Glacier Valley Rotary and is president of the board of
a local nonprofit, Cancer Connection.
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| Tish retired in 2009
after a successful career in higher education administration,
culminating as Vice Chancellor of Student Services at University
of Alaska Southeast. With six children between them and two
grandchildren, retirement has lent some great family time in
the off-season. |
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