June 1, 2021 – A fantastic short sail. After casting off we had a fast close hauled sail towards Shaw Island which was interrupted by a Steller sea lion chowing down on something large. He thrashed it around at the surface while a few gulls lingered looking for scraps. On the Shaw coastline we found a couple bald eagles in the vicinity of their nest. Harbor seals were warming up in the sunshine by Hicks Bay, Turn Island and Danger Rock. Once again we spotted the black naked seal. A raccoon was walking the beaches on Turn Island looking for brunch.
S/V Spike Africa with Mt Baker
Steller sea lion with fresh catch
Bald eagle
Bald eagle nest on Shaw Island
Bald eagle on Shaw Island
Harbor seals Hicks Bay
Sailing behind Turn Island
Raccoon walking the beach at Turn Island
Harbor seals by Danger Rock
Harbor seals by Danger Rock
Harbor seals by Danger Rock
Harbor seals by Turn Island (‘black matte naked seal is there’)
Harbor seals by Turn Island
Sailing near Turn Island
Route Map 6-1-21