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Friday September 9th; 2011

J &K Pods visited our waters today. There were large schools of pink salmon coming to the surface out at Salmon bank. Sort of unusual, so many at once raising to the surface with out whales chasing them. Flat calm … Continue reading

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Monday August 8th.

 Monday August 8th.  We saw two Humpback whales today doing deep dives , sometimes sighted near our location. There were several Minke whales across Salmon bank.    We saw an immature eagle at Flat Point it had not fledged yet … Continue reading

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Thursday, July 14 2011

We have been very fortunate to see many whales each day for over 55 trips. Today the whales were logging (resting) and swimming in a large group. We keep our distance and observe. Yesterday they were very vocal and active. … Continue reading

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Monday June 27th

This mornings trip was set to the north west on a calm sea. We went through the Wasp islands and headed toward Speiden Island. Up ahead we ventured into open water in Haro Straights. We carefully approached the Orca at … Continue reading

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Sunday June 26th

We saw J-Pod and seven K-13′s whales which have been swimming with J-Pod for a week. It is mating time. We were with J-19 and J-41 Eclipse, J-26 big male and his Mom Slick, north Alden Bank.  Mount Baker was … Continue reading

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Monday June 20th

We had an absolutely gorgeous whale watching experience today. As we left the dock, the sun was shining, the seas were calm and we found J- pod heading north along the west side of San Juan Island. The pod was … Continue reading

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Saturday, June 11th

Today was a sighting of J-Pod Orca north of Salmon bank. Each trip is unique. We passed by Lopez and San Juan islands. Out to Cattle pass. Started up toward South Beach and up and around. Near Eagle Point here … Continue reading

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Thursday, June 9th

Today we headed north to see J-Pod. They came through our territory last evening and went up to the Frazier River through Active Pass north of Salt Spring island. The whales can travel 80 to 100 miles a day looking … Continue reading

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Wednesday June 8

The day was absolutely perfect. We hosted the “Harbor Lights Lighthouse” group today. They came from all across the country for our tour. In between a tour of Washington Lighthouses and a Cruise Ship to Alaska. We saw five lighthouses … Continue reading

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Monday June 6

With the beautiful weather, we headed east down Harney Channel. Hung a right between Lopez and Shaw islands. At Sandy Point there was an eagle on a tree. As we went across toward Griffin Bay the Harbor Porpoise greeted us. … Continue reading

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