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Minke whale at Minke Lake and a sail around Skipjack Island

Minke whale at Minke Lake and a sail around Skipjack Island

September 16, 2024 – A fantastic sail north to some of our favourite National Wildlife Refuges: Flattop, Skipjack and Bare Islands. Spotted lots of harbor seals, harbor porpoise, bald eagles,…

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Humpbacks, Minkes and Orcas Oh My!

Humpbacks, Minkes and Orcas Oh My!

June 8, 2024 – After casting off we went south on the ebb current having a great sail as we tacked our way down the channel. Passed by Whale Rocks…

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Unidentified Humpback Whale near S. Lopez and Minke whales on Salmon Bank

Unidentified Humpback Whale near S. Lopez and Minke whales on Salmon Bank

June 6, 2024 – We headed south on the ebb tide monitoring reports of a humpback whale heading NW from MacArthur Bank towards Iceberg Pt, Lopez Island.  Sailing inside the…

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Fantastic Minke Whale encounter at MacArthur Bank

Fantastic Minke Whale encounter at MacArthur Bank

September 13, 2023 – Going South on a flood tide so we stayed close to shore and cut through Turn island Pass. Mirror calm waters, a racoon on the beach…

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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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Minke whales on Salmon Bank

Minke whales on Salmon Bank

August 1, 2023 – A fun sail south after casting off from Friday Harbor finding some fun wildlife.  Around Turn Island we spotted several raccoons foraging on the tide line,…

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Gray Whale CRC2506, Minke Whales, and Sea Lions eating Skates

Gray Whale CRC2506, Minke Whales, and Sea Lions eating Skates

June 11, 2023 – Today after leaving the dock we decided it would be fun to head south to look for minke whales. Sailing around Turn Island we found harlequin…

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Our first minke whale encounter this year

Our first minke whale encounter this year

May 24, 2023 – It was such a fun sailing adventure today. We saw our first minke whale of the season. It was one we jokingly call “Minke Mouse”. She…

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Minke on Middle Bank and Biggs Orcas T35A’s & T38A’s

Minke on Middle Bank and Biggs Orcas T35A’s & T38A’s

October 12, 2022 – We had a nice relaxing sail down San Juan Channel passing Deadman Island where harbor seals snoozed and a bald eagle watched the tide drift by.…

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