May 24, 2026 – A large number of Biggs/transient orcas had passed Friday Harbor thirty minutes before we left. We decided to head south on the ebb in the event…
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Sea Otter, Harbor seals, Sea lions and 2 Minke whales
July 28, 2024 – Distant hazy fog was in the air as we went south. Many harbor seals were hauled out during the low tide resting on the rocks. A…
Read moreSea otter, Sea lions, Harbor seals, Bald eagles and more
August 25, 2023 – The smoky haze was partially cleared by earlier light rain as we headed out taking a southern route on the ebbing current. After taking the narrow pass…
Read moreYoung Gray Whale in Wasp Passage
August 24, 2023 – Today we were both very surprised and excited to see a gray whale passing through the area during a time when gray whales aren’t usually here.…
Read moreA sea otter, sea lions, seals, eagles & more
August 17, 2023 – Trip highlights include harbor seals, Steller sea lions, a sea otter near Whale Rocks sleeping in the bull kelp, tons of diving birds on Salmon Bank…
Read moreMinke whale on Salmon Bank and a Sea Otter
August 25, 2022 – We sailed south after casting off from Friday Harbor. Cut across to the Lopez side of the channel and hugged the coastline down as fog began…
Read moreMultiple minke whales on Salmon Bank & a Sea Otter
August 24, 2022 – We sailed south after leaving Friday Harbor. As we came through the pass by Turn Island we found a deer and a raccoon exploring the island…
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