Afternoon to sunset sail. We went north and into Haro Strait to find Big Mama humpback and her calf ambling towards Turn Point. We left them to double back toward…
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J-16 Resident Kiler Whales playfull in Big tides
Big tides following the new moon and the J16’s were stationary while swimming at speed chasing fish at Kellett Bluff. J50’s scars are still visible from her date of…
Read moreSwirl, Blind, Castle and Colville
As mighty waters ebb and flow against the Lopez shore. We caught the ebb to ride out through Cattle Pass and visit the islands south of Lopez. Swirl Island, Blind…
Read moreHalf day to early May Yellow Island shore excursion
Mother’s Day sail. The weather’s getting better – a little warmer every year! Flowers are blooming which usually bloom in June. Eagles are raising chicks, oyster catchers are acting frisky,…
Read moreHalf day sail with the J-16s
Half day sail with enthusiastic folk. Met the J16’s in Spieden Channel. Close to shore swimming against a strong ebb. Steller sea lions grouped together and the J16’s were acting…
Read moreFull Day Sail with the J-16s
Full day sails. Leaving from Friday Harbor we rode the back eddy to Turn Point and met the J16’s who were traveling south at speed. We both caught the ebb to…
Read moreA Mother’s Day Gift – The biggest Mother in the Salish Sea breaches with new Humpback Whale Calf
A Mother’s Day Gift – Biggest mother in the Salish Sea breaches with her calf. A pioneer, “Big Mama”, returned to these waters after 90 years without humpback whales. Historically…
Read moreJ pod from Sidney to Blunden
Hard Core. We used the moderate to strong winds and the big ebb and flood to cover serious ground and watch serious whales. Sidney Channel – J34, Doublestuf, continual breaches…
Read moreSailing to Sucia and Patos – another world
Sailing to Sucia and Patos Islands, exploring mysterious coastlines of mythical realms. Honeycomb sandstone rock formations are homes to pinnipeds. What is around the next corner? Tension in the sound…
Read moreBirthday Sail
Captains Birthday sail – had my cake and ate it too. Another summers day in April and geese are getting fat laying on their nests. Seals are lazy while the…
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