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…
Read moreMultiple 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…
Read moreMinke 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,…
Read moreThree Minke Whales on Salmon Bank
July 22, 2023 – Fog was in the air after leaving Friday Harbor. We decided to head south today on the ebb tide. Winds were perfect for a great sail…
Read moreGray 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…
Read moreOur 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…
Read moreMinke 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.…
Read moreBiggs Orcas T100’s and a minke whale in Griffin Bay
October 1, 2022 – We headed north after leaving Friday Harbor with the hopes of encountering a pod of orcas that were reported coming Southwest down Presidents Channel. As we cleared…
Read moreMinke whale by Turn Island
September 30, 2022 – A mystical, foggy morning set the scene as we left the dock. We took the pass behind Turn Island and found a minke whale on the…
Read moreMinke Whale off Sandy Pt
September 29, 2022 – We had a nice sail across the channel towards Shaw Island and hugged the coastline up to Shirt Tail Reef. Many harbor seals were snoozing on…
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