Half day sail with enthusiastic folk. Met the J16’s in Spieden Channel. Close to shore swimming against a strong ebb. Steller sea lions grouped together and the J16’s were acting like transients… silent underwater, 180 degree direction change, unusual and unexpected travel routes. Beautiful crisp blows and reflections in placid waters of Minke Pond. Clearing north of Flattop we headed home in mirrored waters of evening light.
Head for the point
J26 Mike , Speiden Island
J-26 Mike, Spieden Island
J16 Slick and J50, Spieden Channel
J-16s
Steller Sea Lions grouped tightly together as J16s pass
Steller Sea Lions as J16 pass by
3 generations of the J-16s
J-16s turn at O’Neil Island, San Juan Channel
Matriarch J-16 Slick
J-26 Mike
J-16s
Flattop Island
Oyster Catcher
Wildflowers on the rocks of Flattop Island
Harbor Seals
Harbor Seal
Family Sail