June 6, 2023 – After leaving Friday Harbor we took advantage of the ebb tide and North wind to sail south. Sailing around Turn Island we spotted racoons foraging on…
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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Sucia Island and a stunning sunset
June 5, 2023 – On our afternoon sail a family of orcas known as the T49A’s who had come inter-island through Thatcher Pass but were going back out to Rosario…
Read moreDistant view of J Pod Orcas and a sail around Stuart
June 1, 2023 – A gorgeous day in the islands. Harbor seals were hauled out. Steller Sea Lions on Green Pt were accompanied by a California sea lion. Southern Resident…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T123’s by Henry Island
May 28, 2023 – We had some repeat passengers sail with us the last two days who were interested in seeing whales. With news of Biggs/Transient orcas T123’s southbound in…
Read moreHumpbacks BCY0324 “Big Mama” and BCX173 “Valiant” pass Friday Harbor
May 27, 2023 – A gorgeous day with moderately strong winds for sailing. With reefed sails we worked our way up the channel. We met up with a pair of…
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 moreYellow Island and Biggs/Transient Orca T65A5
May 18, 2023 – What a beautiful day for a sail. Today we had a plan to visit Yellow Island Nature Preserve. It was absolutely gorgeous with the wildflowers in…
Read moreBiggs/Transient Orcas T99’s near Moresby Island
May 15, 2023 – Gorgeous day in the San Juan Islands with temperatures reaching a whopping 84 degrees! Today we visited some of our favorite places including a sail along…
Read moreHumpback whale BCX1057 “Divot” passes Friday Harbor
May 11, 2023 – A fantastic day on the water with humpback whale BCX1057 “Divot”. She is the presumable first offspring of BCY0324 “Big Mama” and has 3 offspring of her…
Read moreBiggs Orcas T65A’s & Tufted Puffins in Cattle Pass
May 4, 2023 – Heading south picking back eddies against the current and picking up some strong wind in Griffin Bay. We met the T65A’s (minus T65A5) nearing Cattle Pass,…
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