September 27, 2006

We set off this morning on our search into another beautiful day with calm waters and clear blue sky. We knew it was going to be yet another great day. Cruising off to Race Rocks to see the sea lions and seals, from there we met up with a nice playful group of bow riding porpoises. To top things off we got to see a Minke whale. Never a dull day here!

This afternoon we crossed the Straight of Juan de Fuca into US waters to see a Gray whale. The Gray whale was feeding the entire time we were viewing it; diving down to four to five minutes at a time taking huge mouthfuls of sediment and small creatures that were living within. Fifteen minutes west of the Gray whale there were two Humpback whales; a mother and a calf were resting on the surface. As we watched, the calf tolled over displaying its huge pectoral fin and tail fin. As we traveled between the Gray whale and Humpbacks we watched hundreds of porpoise fishing in the kelp forest along the shore line.