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Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s Spieden/Stuart Island

Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s Spieden/Stuart Island

July 5, 2025 – After casting off we headed north and sailed through the Wasp Islands. A family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T65B’s were northbound near O’Neal Island…

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Orcas T65 & T63 “Chainsaw” with T36’s in Bellingham Channel & two Humpback whales in Rosario Strait

Orcas T65 & T63 “Chainsaw” with T36’s in Bellingham Channel & two Humpback whales in Rosario Strait

July 2, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbor we dithered around deciding whether to go north to see humpback whale “Big Mama” with her calf by East Pt or to…

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A quick view of Biggs/Transient Orcas T36A’s near Spieden Island

A quick view of Biggs/Transient Orcas T36A’s near  Spieden Island

July 1, 2025 – After casting off we headed north with a good sail up San Juan Channel. We spotted our first harbor seal pups of the year with one…

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South to Whale Rocks and a Minke whale on Salmon Bank

South to Whale Rocks and a Minke whale on Salmon Bank

July 1, 2025 – We headed south on the ebb tide with good sailing down San Juan Channel.  After passing the cormorant colony on Goose Island and Cattle Pt Lighthouse…

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Humpback Herd near Dungeness & Minke whale at Hein Bank

Humpback Herd near Dungeness & Minke whale at Hein Bank

June 30, 2025 – As we left Friday Harbor there was a report of a humpback and calf heading south from Pea Pod Rocks (Olympus and calf). We sailed south…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s followed by 3 Humpback Whales in Haro Strait

Biggs/Transient Orcas T123’s followed by 3 Humpback Whales in Haro Strait

June 29, 2025 – With a report of Biggs/Transient orcas (T123’s) moving west from the Orcas Ferry Landing we left the dock feeling excited. We had a relaxing sail up…

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