Archive for the 'whales' Category

Jun 10 2010

Sailor’s vacation: go for a sail

Published by Capt. Dan under whales

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May 21 2010

Flying whales, porpoises, dolphins – all part of today’s show in the Santa Barbara Channel

Dall’s Porpoise – according to our reference manual – is quite common. Nevertheless, I saw them this week for the first time,  and I’ve been sailing the Pacific for more than 20 years. I’ve got some film of the critters, but it’s indistinct, blurry, shaky and – maybe – barely usable. That’s because these guys [...]

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Mar 26 2010

Don’t miss the spring flower show in the Channel Islands

Published by Capt. Dan under flora and fauna,whales

The Islands are awash in color. Winter rains have broken dormancy on an unusual number of wildflowers this year. Though not the “best ever,” it is still in the great experiences category. Add to that a plethora of whales – Island Packer Captains are reporting up to 30 sightings a day of Grays and Humpbacks [...]

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