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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s followed by Humpback Whale BCX1675 “Strike”

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s followed by Humpback Whale BCX1675 “Strike”

August 28, 2025 – With a report of Biggs/Transient orcas T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) north San Juan Channel we headed north. We came through the Wasp Islands and heard…

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Humpback whale BCZ0345 “Victory” by MacArthur Bank

Humpback whale BCZ0345 “Victory” by MacArthur Bank

August 11, 2025 – After casting off we headed south on the ebb current passing resting harbor seals by Turn Island and Deadman Island. A newly fledged bald eagle chick…

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A pair of Humpback Whales and Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s in Boundary Pass

A pair of Humpback Whales and Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s in Boundary Pass

July 23, 2025 – With fog to the south we headed north. There was a report of 2-3 humpbacks moving east in Boundary Pass so kept with the strongest part…

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Epic day with Biggs/Transient Orcas T77’s and Humpbacks “Big Mama” and new calf

Epic day with Biggs/Transient Orcas T77’s and Humpbacks “Big Mama” and new calf

July 11, 2025 – As we left Friday Harbor we were watching the progress of Biggs/Transient orcas, the T77’s, who had come in through Thatcher Pass. We cut from Turn…

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Orcas T65 & T63 “Chainsaw” with T36’s in Bellingham Channel & two Humpback whales in Rosario Strait

Orcas T65 & T63 “Chainsaw” with T36’s in Bellingham Channel & two Humpback whales in Rosario Strait

July 2, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbor we dithered around deciding whether to go north to see humpback whale “Big Mama” with her calf by East Pt or to…

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Humpback Herd near Dungeness & Minke whale at Hein Bank

Humpback Herd near Dungeness & Minke whale at Hein Bank

June 30, 2025 – As we left Friday Harbor there was a report of a humpback and calf heading south from Pea Pod Rocks (Olympus and calf). We sailed south…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s followed by 3 Humpback Whales in Haro Strait

Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s followed by 3 Humpback Whales in Haro Strait

June 29, 2025 – With a report of Biggs/Transient orcas (T123’s) moving west from the Orcas Ferry Landing we left the dock feeling excited. We had a relaxing sail up…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T46C’s and T75C’s by D’arcy Island & a Humpback outside Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T46C’s and T75C’s by D’arcy Island & a Humpback outside Friday Harbor

June 27, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbor we headed north on account of two families of orcas northbound in Haro Strait. It turned out to be Biggs/Transient orcas T36’s…

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Humpback Whale BCX1706 “Pepper” near Iceberg Pt

Humpback Whale BCX1706 “Pepper” near Iceberg Pt

June 26, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbr we headed south and crossed the channel to Big Rock to cruise the Lopez coastline. We passed many sleepy harbor seals by…

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Humpback Whale BCY0324 “Big Mama” and her 2025 calf breaching in President Channel

Humpback Whale BCY0324 “Big Mama” and her 2025 calf breaching in President Channel

June 25, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbor we debated whether to go north or south. We sailed across toward Shaw Island and began to head south when a report…

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