June 19, 2025 – We headed north with some good winds for sailing. Harbor seals were hauled out by Shirt Tail Reef and exotic animals grazed on Spieden Island. Biggs/transients orcas T65B’s and T75B’s had been southbound in Haro Strait. Our passengers were excited to see the orcas so we decided to head that way. We met them near Mandarte Island and continued with them towards Halibut Island. After some great views of socializing orcas we made tracks back towards Friday Harbor. The sunset was spectacular revealing layers of islands in many shades of golden color under a thick blanket of clouds.
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Sea plane landing in Friday Harbor
Sailing wing on wing
Harbor seals by Shirt Tail Reef
Layers of islands
Exotic animals on Spieden Island with Garry Oak tree
Exotic animals on Spieden Island
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Orca headstand
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Biggs/Transient orcas T65B’s and T75B’s in Haro Strait
Sunset sail from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
Sunset sail from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
Sunset sail from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
Sunset over Sentinel Island
Sun about to break through a blanket of clouds
Sentinel Island with golden light
Yellow Island in the sunset
Looking towards Spieden Channel from Wasp Islands
Nob Island and Turtleback Mountain
Sun breaking through a blanket of clouds
Route map 6/19/25 pm