June 9, 2025 – As we cast off we heard a report of Biggs/Transient orcas (T75B’s) northbound from Cattle Pass. We sailed inside Turn Island and across to Flat Point where we met the orcas. Pretty views along the coastline of Upright Head with a Mt Baker backdrop. Together we continued towards Blakely Shoal where the orcas turned north towards East Sound and we continued towards Peavine Pass. When we realized the orcas were hunting we double backed. After the hunt they continued north and we sailed back down towards Obstruction Pass before returning towards Lopez and Shaw Islands. There was a bald eagle at Upright Head and harbor seals in Hicks Bay. A fun trip with good sailing.
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s in Upright Channel
Biggs orcas T75B’s in Upright Channel with “Glory of the Seas”
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s in Upright Channel
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s in Upright Channel
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s with Humphry Head, Lopez Island
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s
Biggs/Transient orcas T75B’s headed north for East Sound
Sailing downwind
Upright Head, Lopez Island
Bald eagle, Lopez Island
Mt Baker viewed from Upright Head, Lopez Island
Mt Baker with Washington State Ferry
Harbor seals in Hicks Bay, Shaw Island
Route map 6/9/25