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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s in the sunset followed by July 4th Fireworks

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s in the sunset followed by July 4th Fireworks

July 4, 2023 – With little to no wind we moved quickly north motor sailing towards Spieden Channel. Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T49A’s had been northbound on the west…

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Biggs/Transient orcas T65A’s with T77 and T77E

Biggs/Transient orcas T65A’s with T77 and T77E

June 30, 2023 – Today we scooted our sail earlier on account of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T65A’s (minus T65A5) plus T77 with T77E northbound from Friday Harbor. Just…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel”

Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel”

June 23, 2023 – With very light winds and an orca report of orcas (T46B1’s with T46C2) in Haro Strait heading north from D’arcy Island we made quick progress north…

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Biggs/Transient orcas T46B1’s, T46C2, T85’s and T137D west of MacArthur Bank

Biggs/Transient orcas T46B1’s, T46C2, T85’s and T137D west of MacArthur Bank

June 22, 2023 – Today we headed south after leaving Friday Harbor based on a report of a large group of orcas on the southeast side of Lopez Island. For…

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15 orcas socializing in Rosario Strait (T36’s, T65A’s and T99’s)

15 orcas socializing in Rosario Strait (T36’s, T65A’s and T99’s)

June 17, 2023 – With a forecast of strong winds to the South we initially headed North. However with a report of Orcas at Anacortes oil refinery we changed tack…

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Special Memorial Sail and Biggs/Transient Orcas T36’s

Special Memorial Sail and Biggs/Transient Orcas T36’s

June 16, 2023 – Today we had a special memorial sail honoring a local sailor known as “Red” from Friday Harbor. With the new moon approaching and strong flood currents…

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Minke Whale and Biggs/Transient Orcas T65A’s

Minke Whale and Biggs/Transient Orcas T65A’s

June 15, 2023 – Today we decided to go south and try our luck looking for minke whales. As we sailed around Turn Island we spotted about 4 raccoons foraging…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T124A’s and T124C, plus eagles, falcons, seals, otters and more!

Biggs/Transient Orcas T124A’s and T124C, plus eagles, falcons, seals, otters and more!

June 14, 2023 – During our sail today we were fortunate to sail with a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T124A’s (including T124A1 minus T124A2’s) plus her brother,…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s in San Juan Channel

Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s in San Juan Channel

June 9, 2023 – Light misty rain on the forecast caused us to consider canceling; however there was news of orcas headed to Friday Harbor, so we figured we’d brave…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Sucia Island and a stunning sunset

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Sucia Island and a stunning sunset

June 5, 2023 – On our afternoon sail a family of orcas known as the T49A’s who had come inter-island through Thatcher Pass but were going back out to Rosario…

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