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Orcas T18’s hunting by White Rock and a Minke whale by Friday Harbor

Orcas T18’s hunting by White Rock and a Minke whale by Friday Harbor

September 6, 2021 – It was an exciting sail today getting a chance to see one of our favorite Biggs/Transient orca families, the T18’s. We met the whales as they…

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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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Minke whale northbound in San Juan Channel

Minke whale northbound in San Juan Channel

September 4, 2021 – After leaving the harbor we had thoughts to go south after hearing of a minke whale to the south in San Juan Channel. However, after we…

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Minke whale by Minke Lake

Minke whale by Minke Lake

August 31, 2021 – Pretty lighting today on our sail. We checked out the beautiful steep forested north shore of Orcas Island before crossing Presidents Channel to Waldron Island. Here…

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Evening short sunset sail

Evening short sunset sail

August 25, 2021 – We had a great little short sail. Lots of wildlife including several bald eagles, harbor seals and even a minke whale near the bottom of Shaw…

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Orcas T34’s and T37’s in Boundary Pass

Orcas T34’s and T37’s in Boundary Pass

August 25, 2021 – After leaving the harbor we decided to head north. Skirting by the Wasp Islands, hugging Jones and up to Flattop National Wildlife Refuge to see what…

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A minke on Salmon Bank and a sail to Castle Rock

A minke on Salmon Bank and a sail to Castle Rock

August 24, 2021 – A great sail down San Juan Channel, through the pass by Deadman Island, to Whale Rocks to see the Steller sea lions, out to Salmon Bank finding…

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Orcas T60’s with T2B and T59 inter-island

Orcas T60’s with T2B and T59 inter-island

August 23, 2021 – A great sail through the islands where we encountered a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T60’s who were joined by T2B and T59. We…

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Orcas T18’s socializing with the T37A’s followed by T60D & T60E

Orcas T18’s socializing with the T37A’s followed by T60D & T60E

August 22, 2021 – We took a beautiful route along the north side of Orcas Island spotting many bald eagles along the way. An Eaglepalooza kind of day. Crossed Presidents…

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