Sept 10th – What can we say about today. Lots of wind which called for a double reefed main sail and a small jib. We’re sailing now…. and with whales (the Southern Resident Killer Whale L12 subgroup to be specific). Tight family group, lots of big boys in the mix, exhales blowing in the breeze. Magic. Today was definitely different – and worth the swells, spray, and salty decks.
L85 Mystery with a rainblow
Tight group of L12’s
The biggest and oldest male Southern Resident Killer Whales, L41 Mega
Little face of L121 Windsong swimming beside mom L94
You guessed it – L41
L94 Calypso with daughter L113 Cousteau
Backlit Orca Blows
Backlit Mega
L41, L94, L121, L113, L85, L77 and L119
Sea Lion brotherly love?
Sea lions on Whale Rocks, Olympic Mountains behind, cormorants and gulls watching the setting sun
We’re sailing now through Cattle Pass
The beginning of a mackerel sky over Griffin Bay
Harbor Seals getting ready for bed
Harbor seals in their p.j.’s getting ready for bed
The beginning of a stunning sunset
Half moon
Sailing back to Friday Harbor
Beautiful Friday Harbor
Look at that sunset – wow
Pink sky reflections