May 27, 2024 – Today we saw so much wildlife including three types of whales… ‘A Whale Trifecta’ – minke whales, orcas, and humpback whales! Other wildlife included groups of…
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Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in Boundary Pass
June 26, 2023 – Winds were perfect for sailing today as we scooted north quickly on the flood current. After cutting through the Wasp Islands we sailed up Presidents Channel…
Read moreDistant view of J Pod Orcas and a sail around Stuart
June 1, 2023 – A gorgeous day in the islands. Harbor seals were hauled out. Steller Sea Lions on Green Pt were accompanied by a California sea lion. Southern Resident…
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April 23, 2023 – Southern Resident J Pod orcas came north up San Juan Channel passing Friday Harbor. There was light drizzle in the air and we were under sail…
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April 5, 2023 – After casting off from Friday Harbor about 11am we headed north based on a report of orcas southbound from Jones Island. Winds were blustery from the…
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March 29, 2023 – After a fast sail across the channel to Shaw Island we had a decision to make as to whether to go North or South. With the…
Read moreMinke Whale near Pear Pt and Southern Resident J Pod Orcas
September 27, 2022 – After leaving Friday Harbor we sailed through the pass behind Turn Island. Our passenger spotted a minke just beyond the rocks where harbor seals were resting.…
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July 28, 2022 – adventure to Haro Strait and into Boundary Pass around Stuart Island while watching our beloved Southern Resident orcas from J pod. 25 animals in all. Other…
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July 23, 2022 – A fun adventure up into Boundary Passage where we got to see Southern Resident orcas from J pod at a distance. Other highlights included bald eagles…
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June 26, 2022 – We sailed south out of Cattle Pass and got some distant views of the Southern Resident orcas from J Pod and had a really nice encounter…
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