September 23, 2026 – We sailed north today with a following wind and the beginning of the flood current. However, as we arrived at Pt Caution we received a report…
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Biggs/Transient Orcas T36’s with T137A, SRKW’s from K and L pod & a Humpback BCX1795 “Scuttle”
August 6, 2026 – Biggs/Transient orcas T36’s and T137A had been northbound in Haro Strait so we plotted a course to the north to see them. When they reached Henry…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T36’s, T69E, T137A and exotic California Transients T135, T135C and T135F !
July 28, 2026 – With reports of orcas south of Lopez Island heading east we headed towards them. After viewing the sea otter at Turn Rock it became clear we…
Read moreOrcas T65 & T63 “Chainsaw” with T36’s in Bellingham Channel & two Humpback whales in Rosario Strait
July 2, 2025 – After leaving Friday Harbor we dithered around deciding whether to go north to see humpback whale “Big Mama” with her calf by East Pt or to…
Read moreBiggs Orcas T36’s and T99’s near Discovery Island and a Minke Whale on Salmon Bank
July 5, 2024 – On today’s sail we went farther than expected to see a couple family of orcas, the T36’s and T99’s near Discovery Island. We hoped the orcas…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T36’s with T36A1’s plus T65A’s at Sunset
June 13, 2024 – Upon casting off we headed north on account of Biggs/Transient orcas, T36’s with T36A1 and T36A1A, coming through Spieden Channel. We met them after they came…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T34’s, T36’s and T37’s hunting by Parks Bay, Shaw Island
October 29, 2023 – Shortly after casting off we spotted a bald eagle, some harbor porpoise and had distant views of Dalls porpoises across the channel. A friend on a…
Read more15 orcas socializing in Rosario Strait (T36’s, T65A’s and T99’s)
June 17, 2023 – With a forecast of strong winds to the South we initially headed North. However with a report of Orcas at Anacortes oil refinery we changed tack…
Read moreSpecial Memorial Sail and Biggs/Transient Orcas T36’s
June 16, 2023 – Today we had a special memorial sail honoring a local sailor known as “Red” from Friday Harbor. With the new moon approaching and strong flood currents…
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