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Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

August 3, 2023 – After casting off from Friday Harbor we headed south taking the channel behind Turn Island. The raccoons were out foraging on the waters edge for goodies…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s inter-island

Biggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s inter-island

July 23, 2023 – We moved quickly because a family of BIggs/Transient orcas known as the T65B’s were inter-island westbound into Cayou Channel. Taking the narrow pass behind Canoe Island…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s in the sunset followed by July 4th Fireworks

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s in the sunset followed by July 4th Fireworks

July 4, 2023 – With little to no wind we moved quickly north motor sailing towards Spieden Channel. Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T49A’s had been northbound on the west…

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Biggs/Transient orcas T65A’s with T77 and T77E

Biggs/Transient orcas T65A’s with T77 and T77E

June 30, 2023 – Today we scooted our sail earlier on account of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T65A’s (minus T65A5) plus T77 with T77E northbound from Friday Harbor. Just…

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Humpbacks BCY0324 “Big Mama” and BCX173 “Valiant” pass Friday Harbor

Humpbacks BCY0324 “Big Mama” and BCX173 “Valiant” pass Friday Harbor

May 27, 2023 – A gorgeous day with moderately strong winds for sailing. With reefed sails we worked our way up the channel. We met up with a pair of…

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Humpback whale BCX1602 “Lorax” and the outer islands

Humpback whale BCX1602 “Lorax” and the outer islands

May 16, 2023 – Today we picked up our passengers from Orcas Island and thought it would be fun to circumnavigate Orcas Island. As we were near the top of…

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T65 orca family reunion including T63 “Chainsaw”! plus Humpback whale BCZ0410 “Anvil”

T65 orca family reunion including T63 “Chainsaw”! plus Humpback whale BCZ0410 “Anvil”

May 6, 2023 – First, we got to sail with a humpback whale BCZ0410 “Anvil”. Second, we got to see a family reunion with T65 and all of her offspring:…

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Humpbacks BCX0519 ‘Stitch’ & BCY0458 ‘Raptor’ and Orcas T34’s & T37’s with brand new calf

Humpbacks BCX0519 ‘Stitch’ & BCY0458 ‘Raptor’ and Orcas T34’s & T37’s with brand new calf

September 19, 2022 – After hearing about some humpbacks outside of Friday Harbor early this morning heading south we scooted our sail an hour earlier to hopefully find them. It…

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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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