June 26, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbr we headed south and crossed the channel to Big Rock to cruise the Lopez coastline. We passed many sleepy harbor seals by Turn Island and Shark Reef. A sleepy looking bald eagle yawned as we sailed by Deadman Island. Made a stop by Whale Rocks to see the Steller sea lions before cruising around Long Island and Hall Island. Near Iceberg Pt, Lopez Island, we met a humpback whale known as BCX1706 “Pepper”. According to Happywhale.com “Pepper” goes to Mexico during winter breeding season and gender is unknown. Gorgeous conditions and beautiful views of the humpback whale with the Olympic Mountains as a back drop. Returned through Cattle Pass passing Goose Island in the distance. Spotted a bald eagle on Reid Rock channel marker before sailing into Friday Harbor.
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper”
Totem pole, Brown Island
Harbor seals near Pear Pt, San Juan Island
Harbor seals near Pear Pt, San Juan Island
Harbor seals near Danger Rock, San Juan Island
Harbor seals near Shark Reef
Pigeon guillemot
Cattle Pt Lighthouse, San Juan Island
Harbor seals near Deadman Island
Bald eagle yawning, Lopez Island
Steller sea lions, Whale Rocks, San Juan Islands
Steller sea lions, Whale Rocks, San Juan Islands
Steller sea lions, Whale Rocks, San Juan Islands
Pair of bald eagles, Long Island, WA
Harbor seals by Hall Island
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper” south of Long Island, WA
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper”
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper”
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper”
Humpback whale BCX1706 “Pepper”
Bald eagle on Reid Rock Channel Marker
Route map 6/26/25