September 28, 2022 – After casting off we headed south down San Juan Channel. With news that J pod was on the westside we sailed that direction to get some…
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Minke Whale near Pear Pt and Southern Resident J Pod Orcas
September 27, 2022 – After leaving Friday Harbor we sailed through the pass behind Turn Island. Our passenger spotted a minke just beyond the rocks where harbor seals were resting.…
Read moreEvening Sunset Sail around Canoe Island
September 25, 2022 – Evening sunset sail around Canoe Island
Read moreHumpback whale off False Bay playing with kelp
September 25, 2022 – Today we were fortunate to spend some time with a humpback whale. It was also very special getting the chance to watch it playing in a kelp…
Read moreSail around Lopez, a rare sea otter, and a Minke near Turn Rock
September 24, 2022 – Starting with a sail across San Juan channel into Hicks Bay where harbor seals slept in late then a tack to take us back and sail…
Read moreMisty drizzle in New Channel
September 23, 2022 – Today we picked up our passengers at Roche Harbor. We dodged raindrops as we came across Spieden Channel to Sentinel Island. Harbor seals didn’t seem too…
Read moreGreat winds for sailing
September 22, 2022 – Great winds for sailing today. We decided to sail to some of our favorite wildlife refuges. Tacking our way up San Juan Channel we made it…
Read moreMinke whales followed by Biggs Orcas T60D & T60E
September 21, 2022 – Today is the equinox with the sun overhead at the equator before heading South for 6 months. Summer still here and we left the harbor and…
Read moreBiggs Orcas T60D and T60E pass by sunken vessel Aleutian Isle
September 20, 2022 – We had a nice trip around San Juan Island. Many harbor seals were hauled out near Pear Point and Deadman Island. Steller sea lions were up…
Read moreBiggs/Transient orcas T60D and T60E by Pender Island
September 19, 2022 – After casting off we headed north to visit some of our favorite places. We stopped at Flattop and White Rock National Wildlife Refuges. An orca report…
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