September 20, 2026 – It was a foggy day, we went out to play, down by the sea. I stepped on board a pirate ship and the Captain said to…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T123’s near Bellingham Channel
Sunset short sail
August 31, 2026 – Short sunset sail
Read moreSunset sail around Shaw Island following humpbacks
May 19, 2026 – Evening sunset sail. As we left Friday Harbor we saw a bald eagle carrying nesting material to Brown Island. Riding the back eddy to meet the…
Read moreShort sail around the Wasp Islands
May 19, 2026 – Northerly sail around the Wasp Islands. Wildlife seen: harbor porpoise, bald eagles engaged in eating a deceased Steller sea lion on Shaw Island coastline south side…
Read moreJ pod Southern Resident Orcas chase Harbor Porpoise
August 18, 2018 – Afternoon half day sail extended. We Sailed South on the ebb passing through Turn Island Pass and crossing to Big Rock glacial erratic on the…
Read moreEnjoying supper with the porpoises
9/28/16 – Beautiful September sailing in the sunshine. Our favorite part about today was drifting in New Channel enjoying supper when we were surrounded by groups of harbor porpoise. They…
Read moreSupermoon – Full Lunar Eclipse follows Sunset Sail
So grateful for our passengers suggestion for this spectacular sail. The moon was invisible at first rising over Orcas island but as the twilight darkened the blood red glow of…
Read moreT49A Transient Orcas pass Friday Harbor Whale Museum
Gorgeous light of late September day with Transient Orca whale family T49As in San Juan Channel. Once again they pass the Port of Friday Harbor beneath a mural of an…
Read moreWhales – L pod, with L91 Muncher and her new calf L122 on the West Side San Juan Island
We sailed around San Juan Island and met L pods newest member, the two week old L122, traveling close beside his mother L91. L122 was first seen 9/7/15. Late afternoon…
Read moreSeptember equinox sail – Fall is coming
Sailed North passed McConnel Island, Jones and Flattop. Many Harbor Porpoise in the deep waters of Minke Pond. Crystal light brought out the colors of Sitka Deer grazing in leaf…
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