May 28, 2023 – We had some repeat passengers sail with us the last two days who were interested in seeing whales. With news of Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s southbound in Boundary Pass towards Johns Island we contacted them to see if they wanted to head out on an impromptu sail.
Off we went on our sailing adventure. The orcas were heading in the perfect direction towards us until they made a turn and took New Channel. We hoped they’d come east after they wrapped around Spieden Island in our direction, but they headed south into the wind and strong current. We met the orcas near Battleship Island as they traveled south. They powered their way through the waves and whitecaps with the beautiful backdrop of Henry Island.
After some really nice parallel views of the orcas we changed course back for home. The orcas flipped direction and changed course, too, to travel north.
Our passenger, Sharon, on the helm
Biggs/Transient orca T123A
Biggs/Transient orca T123
Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orca T123A
Biggs/Transient orca T123A
Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orca T123A with Henry Island backdrop
Biggs/Transient orca T123A with Henry Island backdrop
Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s with Henry Island backdrop
Biggs/Transient orca T123A powering through the waves
Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s with Henry Island backdrop
Orca ‘rainblows’
Totem Pole on Henry Island
Sunset as we round Limestone Pt
Bald eagle in setting sunlight
Mt Baker
Head of Turtleback Mountain and Nob Island
Sunlight on Pt Caution
Sun going down over San Juan Island
Route map 5/28/23 pm trip