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Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” by Sucia Island

Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” by Sucia Island

August 7, 2023 – Shortly after casting off from Friday Harbor we spotted two bald eagles messing about in the grass, and one had just caught the catch of the…

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Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” near Clements Reef

Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” near Clements Reef

August 6, 2023 – After leaving Friday Harbor we pointed south and had a good scan down the channel, but decided to change course on account of the weather conditions…

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Minke Whale on Salmon Bank

Minke Whale on Salmon Bank

August 5, 2023 – We went south today after leaving Friday Harbor. As we sailed through the narrow channel behind Turn Island we spotted many harbor seals resting on the…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T137’s pass Friday Harbor and Minke Whales on Salmon Bank

Biggs/Transient Orcas T137’s pass Friday Harbor and Minke Whales on Salmon Bank

August 4, 2023 – Another gorgeous day in the Salish Sea. After casting off we cut inside Turn Island and headed down the channel, but quickly changed course when a…

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Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

August 3, 2023 – After casting off from Friday Harbor we headed south taking the channel behind Turn Island. The raccoons were out foraging on the waters edge for goodies…

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Sunset sail with a Minke Whale, Steller sea lions, Harbor seals, & Pelicans

Sunset sail with a Minke Whale, Steller sea lions, Harbor seals, & Pelicans

August 2, 2023 – With news that the Biggs/Transient orcas T46’s were still in Cattle Pass after some hours of holding position against the current we caught the back eddies…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T46’s pass Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T46’s pass Friday Harbor

August 2, 2023 – As we left Friday Harbor there was a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T46’s traveling south along the east side of San Juan Island.…

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Minke whales on Salmon Bank

Minke whales on Salmon Bank

August 1, 2023 – A fun sail south after casting off from Friday Harbor finding some fun wildlife.  Around Turn Island we spotted several raccoons foraging on the tide line,…

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