THE SEAFORTH DIFFERENCE
Our intimate knowledge of local wildlife allows us to tailor your trip to your photo/film goals. We look forward to hearing what you hope to achieve!
We built Seaforth Expeditions from of our passion to share amazing wildlife encounters with filmmakers and photographers. We have come to know that by studying our local wildlife intimately over time, we can put our clients the best positions to document elusive creatures and amazing behaviours. Our hope is that by sharing our in-depth knowledge, filmmakers and photographers will produce works that inspire and educate the world about the fragility and beauty of the Pacific Northwest eco-systems.
The Seaforth Story
COMMITTED TO THE nature
Through film and photography we hope to instil a love of wildlife, and be a positive force for environmental change.
We aim to achieve this by helping some of the worlds best filmmakers and photographers document rare and amazing wildlife behaviours and scenery.
Crew
Director/captain
Photo: Steve Woods Photography
Tom McPherson
Founder of Seaforth Expeditions
His career as a mariner began in 2001 working offshore on a commercial trawler fishing tuna. He has also spent time abroad sailing Tall Ships, and since 2005 Tom has guided thousands of people throughout Coastal BC and Alaska.
At Capilano University he studied Outdoor Recreation Management and later obtained his Canadian Coast Guard Masters Certificate from BCIT's Pacific Marine Training Center. He has built and rebuilt a number of small vessels, including a vintage racing yacht from the 1956 Olympics, In 2019, after a 2,500hrs of labour he launched his 35’ aluminum schooner Fast Eddy.
His passion is exploring our incredible coast and sharing intimate wildlife experiences with others. His broad range of coastal knowledge spans from the intertidal zone to mega fauna, and he is an expert at spotting wildlife. Founding Seaforth Expeditions is the culmination of his skills and passions as an explorer, photographer, outdoor educator, wilderness lover, and builder.
Producer
Quinn Barabash has a Master’s degree in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas, a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, and he is also the Director of Skeena Media.
Quinn is a long-time friend of the McPherson family and his combined passions for healthy ecosystems, film production, and comedic storytelling are a highlight for all who are lucky enough to get to travel with him. Be forewarned; Quinn is a gregarious live-wire with an uncanny ability find adventure at every turn, he lives life to the fullest and his stories will be told for generations. We are honoured to have him on our team!
Job Opportunities
Cook/Crew
If you love locally sourced West coast cooking, boating and sharing amazing experiences with likeminded people we would love to hear from you. The candidate for this position must be able to create delicious food in a camp setting, cooking over fires or propane appliances. This person should also have experience sailing and handling small boats, or a strong desire to develop those skills. Please email your resume to tom@seaforthexpeditions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Boat
In 2017, working with Dearden Marine and Dudley Dix Yacht Design, Tom commissioned the design for a classically inspired schooner to be built in aluminum.
Characteristics
Spared Length 41’
LOD 35’3”
DWL 33’5”
Beam 8’3”
Displ 5532lb
Draft 5’7”
Sail Area 605 sq/ft
Riptide is setup to be an excellent platform for Film and Photography all while allowing us to safely access the wildest places.
The boat has many unique safety features built in. Under the cockpit sole, there are ice boxes for cold food storage, water tanks, and enough foam to make the boat inherently buoyant. She has massive water clearing capabilities in the self-draining cockpit through the swing keel slot and a large drainage channel running into the motor well. For emergency situations we carry an auxillary outboard motor. In the cabin there is a toilet, holding tank, sink, stove, v-birth and more storage space. It has 8 rowing stations and each seat doubles as a watertight compartment and storage space for personal gear.
