September 17, 2026 – With a report of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T19s passing Friday Harbor we mustered our passengers to head out ASAP. Winds were moderate from the…
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Sail to Whale Rocks in the fog
August 19, 2026 – Ran south through the edge of the fog. Lots of wildlife seen today including: sea otter at Turn Rock, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, adult bald…
Read moreA visit to Yellow Island Nature Preserve
August 10, 2026 – 4 hour sail with a visit to Yellow Island Nature Preserve. A fun sail back to Friday Harbor and birthday cake celebrations for one of our…
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July 30, 2026 – 4 hour sail with a visit to Yellow Island Nature Preserve
Read moreHumpback whales BCX1856 ‘Honu’ and BCY0995 ‘Smiley’ near Salmon Bank
July 14, 2026 – A sail south to Salmon Bank where we saw a pair of humpback whales identified as BCX1856 ‘Honu’ and 2025 calf of humpback whale ‘Smiley’ BCY0995.…
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July 11, 2026 – Four hour sail with a shore excursion to visit the Nature Conservancy’s Yellow Island Nature Preserve. Such a fun sail. We love visiting this special island.…
Read moreOrcas T100’s southbound San Juan Channel to Cattle Pass
July 5, 2026 – Knowing that orcas, the T100’s, were southbound in San Juan Channel from our earlier sail we hustled everyone together to set off to the south. Cutting…
Read moreOrcas T75B’s, T77D, T125A and T128 outside Friday Harbor
June 29, 2026 – With multiple groups of orcas northbound in San Juan Channel we hurried off the dock quickly. The lead group (the T123’s) were moving very quickly up…
Read moreCircumnavigation of Shaw Island
June 29, 2026 – Four hour sail circumnavigating Shaw Island and the Wasp Islands. Lots of cool sightings including ochre sea stars, bald eagles, harbor seals (some with new pups),…
Read moreBiggs/ Transient Orcas T19’s pass Orcas Ferry Landing
May 24, 2026 – With reports of Orcas in West Sound we sailed North out of Friday Harbor. At Wasp Pass we noticed an adult bald eagle in their active…
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