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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and a sail around Stuart Island

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and a sail around Stuart Island

April 25, 2023 – David’s birthday! There was an early morning report of orcas northbound passing Friday Harbor which were later found near Deer Harbor and identified as the T49A’s…

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Orcas, a minke whale, falcons and more

Orcas, a minke whale, falcons and more

October 19, 2022 – Today was one of those days where everything is always working out for us. It started out with a nice, relaxing sail up the channel. Near…

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Minke on Middle Bank and Biggs Orcas T35A’s & T38A’s

Minke on Middle Bank and Biggs Orcas T35A’s & T38A’s

October 12, 2022 – We had a nice relaxing sail down San Juan Channel passing Deadman Island where harbor seals snoozed and a bald eagle watched the tide drift by.…

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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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Minke whale ‘Trotsky II’ on Salmon Bank

Minke whale ‘Trotsky II’ on Salmon Bank

September 12, 2022 – The end of the ebb tide carried us passed the kelp forest of Turn Rock and gave us a slight edge on our close hauled sail down…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Waldron

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Waldron

September 2, 2022 – We had a beautiful ride after leaving the Orcas Ferry Landing through the islands and Pole Pass to hug the north coast of Orcas Island. We…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting outside Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting outside Friday Harbor

August 31, 2022 – It was an exciting action packed sail with Biggs/Transient orcas known as T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) plus T19 with son, T19B. We got to witness…

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A humpback going South and the T65A’s and T77’s around Guemes plus the naked seal

A humpback going South and the T65A’s and T77’s around Guemes plus the naked seal

August 13, 2022 – An epic adventure around Lopez Island and Guemes Island to catch up with a pod Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T65A’s and T77’s. We also got…

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