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Minke Whale down South

Minke Whale down South

August 10, 2023 – We decided to go south today despite the flooding current to try our luck finding some cool wildlife including minke whales. There were plenty of harbor…

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Humpback whales BCY0946 “Slits” and BCY1022 “Scratchy” plus a Minke Whale

Humpback whales BCY0946 “Slits” and BCY1022 “Scratchy” plus a Minke Whale

August 8, 2023 – Today we decided to go south despite the flood current and tucked inside of Griffin Bay to find a back eddy. There were many harbor seals…

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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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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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Minke whale on Salmon Bank and sail to Castle Rock

Minke whale on Salmon Bank and sail to Castle Rock

July 18, 2023 – We had a great sail today as we headed south towards Cattle Pass. But first we cut through the narrow channel behind Turn Island spotting a…

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