June 25, 2019 – As we cast off we decided to sail south and down towards Cattle Point. To our surprise a group of Biggs/transient orcas popped up a couple hundred yards ahead of us coming through Cattle Pass. It was the T124A’s with T86A1. The tight group came into Griffin Bay and travelled together towards Friday Harbor. We had a beautiful sail alongside counting the orcas as they surfaced almost in unison.
As we rounded Turn Island the orcas changed course towards San Juan Island to travel close to the shoreline. Spectacular backlit blows as they came up to breathe against the dark backdrop.
Dinner was served and we watched the orcas continue on their way as we enjoyed the setting sun. The clouds changed into many different shades of purple, yellow, orange with a finale of hot pink. A perfect way to end a perfect sail.
Route Map 6-25-19
Biggs/Transient orcas T124A’s with T86A1
Biggs/Transient orcas T124A’s with T86A1
Orcas approaching Turn Island
Biggs orcas heading up San Juan Channel
T124A with T124A6 and T124A3 with first born T124A3A
Orcas with Washington State Ferry
Sailing with orcas outside of Friday Harbor
Gorgeous reflections near Pt Caution
Gorgeous reflections near Pt Caution
Backlit orca blows
Backlit orca blows
T124A’s with T86A1 traveling along San Juan Island shoreline
T124A’s with T86A1 traveling along San Juan Island shoreline
Pretty evening light shining on the islands
The start of a magical sunset
Sunset over Yellow Island
A very pretty sunset sail
Sunset behind Pt Caution
Bald eagle flying down to the water after sunset
Hot pink clouds over Friday Harbor