[CINC] Speed Twin 6/4

[Dick Bellman]

Today's 1200 trip on the Speed Twin found: 

 

*      9 Humpbacks sighted and logged; evidence of many others in all
directions but too far away to log

*      15 or so Pacific White Sided Dolphins

 

There was an enthusiastic group of 37 passengers aboard with Capt. Steve at
the helm.  Represented among the visitors were Germany, England and Canada.
Within the US we had Kentucky, Nebraska and Texas represented.  The 3 German
college students were wonderful; they were so inquisitive, asking many
questions and sharing previous observations.  They were completely
interested in what was going on.  I was ready to bring them home for dinner
at the conclusion of the trip.  Other passengers were also quite interested,
asking lots of questions; it was a wonderful group to work with. The lone
exception being the one male who slept inside for most of the trip; except
for the time his head was buried in a plastic bag (doing you know what).  I
don't think he enjoyed the experience very much however he was definitely
the exception.  About 6 miles out the spouts started appearing - directly
ahead, towards the port side, and yes towards the starboard side.  Capt.
Steve was trying to locate those nearest the surface that he thought would
put on a good display for everyone.  We soon settled on a group of 3 and
were with small groups for the next hour and one-half.  There were 3
breaches, but each one took place off the stern and as a result they were
missed by most passengers including yours truly.  The wind did pick up and
was really blowing just a little further out.  That didn't dampen the
enthusiasm of the passengers who fully enjoyed the experience.  I even got a
round of applause at the end of the day.  

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