August 4, 2023 – Another gorgeous day in the Salish Sea. After casting off we cut inside Turn Island and headed down the channel, but quickly changed course when a…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T46’s pass Friday Harbor
August 2, 2023 – As we left Friday Harbor there was a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T46’s traveling south along the east side of San Juan Island.…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T46’s in Rosario Strait
July 21, 2023 – We moved quickly after leaving Friday Harbor on account of a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T46’s coming south in Rosario Strait. Drifted behind…
Read moreMinke whale on Salmon Bank and sail to Castle Rock
July 18, 2023 – We had a great sail today as we headed south towards Cattle Pass. But first we cut through the narrow channel behind Turn Island spotting a…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T65B’s in East Sound
July 7, 2023 – While sailing the coastline of Shaw Island photographing bald eagles we picked up a report of orcas traveling southeast through Pole Pass. We met the family…
Read moreMinke whale and sea otter on Hein Bank and Southern Resident Orcas L12’s
July 3, 2023 – After leaving Friday Harbor we headed south today with a mission to head to Hein Bank. There had been sightings of about 5 minke whales there.…
Read moreSouthern Resident L12’s, Mandarte Island, Sunset and Full Moon Rise
July 2, 2023 – After sailing through the Wasp Islands we continued northwest around the top of San Juan Island. At Henry Island we enjoyed sailing along the beautiful Kellett…
Read moreSouthern 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 moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T124A’s and T124C, plus eagles, falcons, seals, otters and more!
June 14, 2023 – During our sail today we were fortunate to sail with a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T124A’s (including T124A1 minus T124A2’s) plus her brother,…
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…
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