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J Pod Orcas and a Humpback named BCY077 “Gibbous”

J Pod Orcas and a Humpback named BCY077 “Gibbous”

September 30, 2021 – A special birthday sail for a little boy who really wanted to see whales. Well, how about sailing while watching Southern Resident orcas from J pod…

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A pair of Humpback whales and Southern Resident orcas from L pod

A pair of Humpback whales and Southern Resident orcas from L pod

September 19, 2021 – We had an exciting encounter with a pair of humpback whales as they traveled northbound on the west side of San Juan Island near Lime Kiln Point…

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L Pod in Boundary Pass and a Minke whale by Minke Lake

L Pod in Boundary Pass and a Minke whale by Minke Lake

September 18, 2021 – An exciting encounter seeing Southern Resident orcas from L Pod followed by a minke whale encounter in the area known as “Minke Lake” west of Waldron…

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Southern Resident Orcas at Turn Pt and Biggs Orcas T18’s with T65B’s near Yellow Island

Southern Resident Orcas at Turn Pt and Biggs Orcas T18’s with T65B’s near Yellow Island

September 15, 2021 – After picking up our passengers from Orcas Island we headed for Turn Point, Stuart Island, with the hopes to see the Southern Resident orcas. All three…

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A view of J pod Orcas and a stunning sunset

A view of J pod Orcas and a stunning sunset

September 5, 2021 – A trip through New Channel, Ripple Pass, to Turn Point Lighthouse, a view of Southern Resident orcas from J pod, and a spectacular sunset!

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Biggs orcas T77A with T49A2 followed by J Pod

Biggs orcas T77A with T49A2 followed by J Pod

April 10, 2021 – It was an exciting day full of changing conditions, gorgeous scenery, and lots of orcas including both Biggs/transient orcas and Southern Resident orcas. The Biggs orcas,…

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Southern Resident J Pod orcas in Wasp Passage

Southern Resident J Pod orcas in Wasp Passage

March 27, 2021 – It was a rare treat to see Southern Resident J pod orcas in Wasp Passage as they traveled in a tight group. They crossed San Juan…

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Afternoon half day sail to Kellett Bluff to see J Pod

Afternoon half day sail to Kellett Bluff to see J Pod

March 22, 2021 – We had great sailing conditions today. Heading north on the flood we passed in between Yellow Island and McConnell Islands and up along the west side…

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December sail with Js, K13s and K14s ambling South in San Juan Channel

December sail with Js, K13s and K14s ambling South in San Juan Channel

December 5, 2020 – As we left Friday Harbor we heard a report of Resident Orcas Southbound from Eastpoint Canada. I knew it was a possibility this time of year…

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Sailing with J pod and seeing the two newest calves

Sailing with J pod and seeing the two newest calves

October 4, 2020 – When we left the dock we had exciting news of our Southern Resident orcas from J pod approaching the westside of San Juan Island. We decided…

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