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Biggs/Transient orcas T137’s in East Sound

Biggs/Transient orcas T137’s in East Sound

April 25, 2022 – Birthday whales! Today on David’s birthday we sailed into East Sound, Orcas Island, to sail with a pod of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T137’s.

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A sail to Dungeness to see Biggs Orcas T36’s

A sail to Dungeness to see Biggs Orcas T36’s

April 23, 2022 – Today we went on an epic adventure all the way to Dungeness Spit to see Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T36’s (T36 with the T36B’s). We also…

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Humpback “Valiant” passes Friday Harbor

Humpback “Valiant” passes Friday Harbor

April 19, 2022 – With news of a humpback whale heading south from Pt Caution just north of Friday Harbor we decided to cast off for a sail. We were…

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Rarely seen Orcas T167’s by Stuart Island & humpbacks outside Friday Harbor

Rarely seen Orcas T167’s by Stuart Island & humpbacks outside Friday Harbor

November 26, 2021 – Quite an adventure with much persistence to see a rare pod of orcas known as the T167’s. They’ve made some appearances to our area in recent…

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Minke whale passing by Friday Harbor

Minke whale passing by Friday Harbor

November 23, 2021 – Out for a short sail with friends and we found a minke whale outside of Friday Harbor traveling south in San Juan Channel. He/she has a…

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A minke whale between Flattop and White Rock

A minke whale between Flattop and White Rock

October 27, 2021 – A Steller sea lion outside Friday Harbor, bald eagles galore, harbor seals, harbor porpoise, a minke whale, a Peregrine falcon, and various types of birds including common…

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Four humpback whales pass Friday Harbor

Four humpback whales pass Friday Harbor

October 19, 2021 – An epic day sailing with 4 humpback whales passing Friday Harbor!  BCX1057 ‘Divot’ and calf, BCX1358 ‘Frankenstein’ and BCX0936 ‘Mantis’.

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Humpback “Europa” with new calf

Humpback “Europa” with new calf

October 18, 2021 – A really exciting sail getting the chance to see a pair of humpback whales (who we’ve never “met” before) known as Europa and her new calf.…

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Pair of humpbacks BCY0458 Raptor and MMX0007 Bond(?)

Pair of humpbacks BCY0458 Raptor and MMX0007 Bond(?)

October 14, 2021 – A rainy day but full of so many magical moments.  Bald eagles, harbor seals, a pair of humpback whales, belted kingfishers, marbled murrelets, pigeon guillemots, common…

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Orcas T60’s with T2B pass Friday Harbor

Orcas T60’s with T2B pass Friday Harbor

October 9, 2021 – A blustery sail with the T60’s (minus T60D and T60E) plus T2B from Limestone Point to Cattle Point. Many harbor seals at Deadman Island and a…

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