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Biggs/Transient Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw”, T65A3, and T137A outside Friday Harbor plus a Minke whale

Biggs/Transient Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw”, T65A3, and T137A outside Friday Harbor plus a Minke whale

September 6, 2026 – We left Friday Harbor a little earlier on account of Biggs/Transient orcas passing by including enigmatic, charismatic T63 “Chainsaw” with mom, T65, nephew T65A3 and friend…

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Humpback Whale BCX2081 “Bandit” passing Friday Harbor

Humpback Whale BCX2081 “Bandit” passing Friday Harbor

July 26, 2026 – Our earlier sail was cancelled for drizzly weather but rain drops seemed to be holding off enough for our evening sail.  After casting off with a…

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Orcas T99’s and T123’s by Guemes Island

Orcas T99’s and T123’s by Guemes Island

June 4, 2026 – Leaving Friday Harbor with a report of Biggs/Transient orcas T99’s northbound in an ebb current on a treadmill in Bellingham Channel. From Upright Head we came…

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Orcas T60’s with T69D2 by Mandarte followed by T100’s near Lime Kiln Point State Park

Orcas T60’s with T69D2 by Mandarte followed by T100’s near Lime Kiln Point State Park

May 22, 2026 – After casting off we headed north with news of Biggs/Transient orcas (T60’s with T69D2) heading southeast north of Stuart Island. Our plan was to meet them…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T100’s by East Point

Biggs/Transient Orcas T100’s by East Point

August 25, 2025 – With news of the Biggs/Transient orcas, the T49A’s, headed towards East Pt from the Belle Chains after our Lopez Island pick up we sailed through Cayou…

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Biggs orcas T65B’s with T124D’s near Discovery Island

Biggs orcas T65B’s with T124D’s near Discovery Island

May 8, 2025 – As we were leaving Friday Harbor we got word that Biggs/Transient orcas were vocalizing on the Lime Kiln and Orca Sound hydrophones on the west side…

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North to New Channel and South to Cattle Pt for Orcas T35A’s

North to New Channel and South to Cattle Pt for Orcas T35A’s

October 12, 2024 – With an early morning report of orcas at Portland Island and a flood current we headed north. We passed Limestone Pt over to Green Pt and…

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