About Captain Ian (Skipper) — Your Tofino Charter Captain
When you book with CatFace Charters, you get Captain Ian (Skipper) — not a rotating crew, not a name on a schedule. One captain, one boat, one group at a time. That's the whole idea: his eyes on the water, his knowledge of the coast, and his stories, all day long.
Captain Ian's story
Captain Ian is a local Tofino skipper who has spent years reading these tides and shorelines. The best way to get to know Captain Ian is to get out on the water with him.
Why he runs it this way
Captain Ian could pack a boat and run a schedule like everyone else. He doesn't. Going fully private means he can actually pay attention — read the tide, follow the light, change the plan when the fish move or a bear steps out onto the shore. It's a better day for you, and honestly a better day for him too : )
The boat
Comfortable, well-equipped and set up for this coast. Ask when you call and Captain Ian will walk you through it.
Safe hands
Safety is the quiet backbone of every trip. The boat carries proper safety gear — lifejackets in every size aboard, marine radio, first-aid kit and the equipment this coast calls for — and every day starts with a look at the weather, the swell and the tides before deciding where to go. You'll get a short, friendly safety rundown before leaving the dock, and the plan always flexes with what the ocean is doing: if conditions say stay in the sheltered water, that's where the day happens. Kids, grandparents and first-timers are all welcome — the pace and route are set so everyone aboard is comfortable. Want more detail on the gear or how trips are run? Just ask Captain Ian (Skipper) — he's happy to walk you through all of it.
How he treats the coast
Captain Ian runs his trips as a guest on these waters. That means viewing wildlife at a respectful distance, keeping things quiet, leaving no trace, and never over-promising a sighting. The coast is the reason people come — looking after it is part of the job. (More on Respect for the Land.)
Ready to get on the water?
It's just you, your group, and Captain Ian (Skipper). Call to check dates and build your day.
It's a two-minute, no-pressure chat — you'll get a straight answer and a real number for your date, and asking costs nothing. If Captain Ian's out on the water, leave a message and he'll ring you back. Not a phone person? Send a message instead.