May 18, 2025 – With a report of orcas turning east into Spieden Channel we sailed north as quick as we could. Arriving at Green Point we found the T19…
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Southbound sail to Whale Rocks and Long Island
May 14, 2025 – As we cast off from Friday Harbor rain was drizzling upon us. We made the choice to go south with the current and towards brighter skies.…
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May 6, 2025 – We sailed north quickly on account of Biggs orcas, the T19’s (mother and her two adult sons), looking like they would come down President Channel. A…
Read moreSail to Yellow Island to see wildflowers plus a bunch of cool wildlife
April 12, 2025 – Morning sail to Nature Conservancy’s Yellow Island Nature Preserve to see the wildflowers in bloom. We also had some great wildlife sightings today including a mink,…
Read moreOctober sail full of wildlife
October 25, 2024 – Shortly after casting off we spotted a bald eagle being chased by a gull as it was circling over the water. The eagle swooped down quickly…
Read moreSailing with Orcas T19’s and Humpbacks BCX1968 “Split Fluke” and BCX1640 “Bond”
October 17, 2024 – Today our passengers got lucky and saw orcas (Biggs/Transient orcas T19’s – still no T18 present) on their ferry ride to Friday Harbor. The orcas were…
Read moreHumpback Whale BCY0771 “Bump” in San Juan Channel
October 8, 2024 – After donning rain gear and issuing umbrellas we left Friday Harbor through the rain shower. A humpback whale had passed Friday Harbor a half hour prior…
Read moreEpic day with orcas! T49C followed by T19’s with T60D and T60E in the sunset
October 7, 2024 – We left Friday Harbor and moved quickly South on the ebb current with news of Biggs/Transient orca T49C Northbound across Salmon Bank and then hunting near…
Read moreSail around Henry Island and exploring New Channel
October 2, 2024 – With a good breeze we had a fast beam reach sail up San Juan Channel. There was a report of orcas passing County Park slowly northbound…
Read moreSailing north to Flattop and New Channel
September 30, 2024 – Northerly winds gave us a nice sail as we tacked our way up the channel all the way to Spring Pass. Headed over to Flattop Island…
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