Sept 10th – What can we say about today. Lots of wind which called for a double reefed main sail and a small jib. We’re sailing now…. and with whales (the Southern Resident Killer Whale L12 subgroup to be specific). Tight family group, lots of big boys in the mix, exhales blowing in the breeze. Magic. Today was definitely different – and worth the swells, spray, and salty decks.

L85 Mystery with a rainblow

Tight group of L12’s

The biggest and oldest male Southern Resident Killer Whales, L41 Mega

Little face of L121 Windsong swimming beside mom L94

You guessed it – L41

L94 Calypso with daughter L113 Cousteau

Backlit Orca Blows

Backlit Mega

L41, L94, L121, L113, L85, L77 and L119

Sea Lion brotherly love?

Sea lions on Whale Rocks, Olympic Mountains behind, cormorants and gulls watching the setting sun

We’re sailing now through Cattle Pass

The beginning of a mackerel sky over Griffin Bay

Harbor Seals getting ready for bed

Harbor seals in their p.j.’s getting ready for bed

The beginning of a stunning sunset

Half moon

Sailing back to Friday Harbor

Beautiful Friday Harbor

Look at that sunset – wow

Pink sky reflections