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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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Humpback Whale BCZ0414 “Zephyr” in Haro Strait

Humpback Whale BCZ0414 “Zephyr” in Haro Strait

July 28, 2023 – With a report of a humpback whale northbound along the westside of San Juan Island we moved quickly north to get a chance to see her.…

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Humpback Whale BCX1333 “Ghost” with playful new calf

Humpback Whale BCX1333 “Ghost” with playful new calf

July 20, 2023 – Today was a special day for us because we got to see a new humpback calf born this year traveling with its mother BCX1333 “Ghost”. As…

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Humpback Whales BCX1730 “Vanta” and BCX1817 “Blizzard” plus Biggs/Transient Orcas T75B’s

Humpback Whales BCX1730 “Vanta” and BCX1817 “Blizzard” plus Biggs/Transient Orcas T75B’s

July 6, 2023 – We had a fast sail north through New Channel and along Stuart Island up to Turn Point Lighthouse. There was a pair of humpback whales traveling…

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Magical foggy sail with Humpback whales BCX1057 “Divot” & BCZ0298 “Split Fin” plus Tufted puffins

Magical foggy sail with Humpback whales BCX1057 “Divot” & BCZ0298 “Split Fin” plus Tufted puffins

June 28, 2023 – We headed south after leaving Friday Harbor into the mystical fog. As we reached Cattle Pass fog was getting thicker. By Deadman Island we saw harbor…

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Humpback whale siblings BCX1057 “Divot” and BCZ0298 “Split Fin”

Humpback whale siblings BCX1057 “Divot” and BCZ0298 “Split Fin”

June 24, 2023 – After a fun sail down San Juan Channel we stopped by Whale Rocks to see the Steller sea lions. Humpback whale siblings (sister and brother) BCX1057…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel”

Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel”

June 23, 2023 – With very light winds and an orca report of orcas (T46B1’s with T46C2) in Haro Strait heading north from D’arcy Island we made quick progress north…

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Humpbacks BCX1068 “Split Fluke” and BCX1480 “Spotlight” outside Friday Harbor

Humpbacks BCX1068 “Split Fluke” and BCX1480 “Spotlight” outside Friday Harbor

May 30, 2023 – Just after casting off from Friday Harbor we encountered a pair of humpback whales southbound in San Juan Channel outside of our harbor. The whales were…

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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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