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Humpbacks BCX0854 Europa, BCY0458 Raptor, BCX1702 Uluka, and BCY0267 Wilkinson outside Friday Harbor

Humpbacks BCX0854 Europa, BCY0458 Raptor, BCX1702 Uluka, and BCY0267 Wilkinson outside Friday Harbor

September 30, 2022 – After we returned from our earlier sail we got a report of 4 humpback whales that were southbound outside of Friday Harbor. It was hard to…

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Minke Whale off Sandy Pt

Minke Whale off Sandy Pt

September 29, 2022 – We had a nice sail across the channel towards Shaw Island and hugged the coastline up to Shirt Tail Reef. Many harbor seals were snoozing on…

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Views of J Pod and a Minke whale

Views of J Pod and a Minke whale

September 28, 2022 – After casting off we headed south down San Juan Channel. With news that J pod was on the westside we sailed that direction to get some…

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Minke Whale near Pear Pt and Southern Resident J Pod Orcas

Minke Whale near Pear Pt and Southern Resident J Pod Orcas

September 27, 2022 – After leaving Friday Harbor we sailed through the pass behind Turn Island. Our passenger spotted a minke just beyond the rocks where harbor seals were resting.…

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Humpback whale off False Bay playing with kelp

Humpback whale off False Bay playing with kelp

September 25, 2022 – Today we were fortunate to spend some time with a humpback whale. It was also very special getting the chance to watch it playing in a kelp…

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Sail around Lopez, a rare sea otter, and a Minke near Turn Rock

Sail around Lopez, a rare sea otter, and a Minke near Turn Rock

September 24, 2022 – Starting with a sail across San Juan channel into Hicks Bay where harbor seals slept in late then a tack to take us back and sail…

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Minke whales followed by Biggs Orcas T60D & T60E

Minke whales followed by Biggs Orcas T60D & T60E

September 21, 2022 – Today is the equinox with the sun overhead at the equator before heading South for 6 months. Summer still here and we left the harbor and…

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Biggs Orcas T60D and T60E pass by sunken vessel Aleutian Isle

Biggs Orcas T60D and T60E pass by sunken vessel Aleutian Isle

September 20, 2022 – We had a nice trip around San Juan Island. Many harbor seals were hauled out near Pear Point and Deadman Island. Steller sea lions were up…

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Biggs/Transient orcas T60D and T60E by Pender Island

Biggs/Transient orcas T60D and T60E by Pender Island

September 19, 2022 – After casting off we headed north to visit some of our favorite places. We stopped at Flattop and White Rock National Wildlife Refuges. An orca report…

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