[CINC] speed twin 6-16-08

[Keith Grey Hale]

Great day! 

800 to a 1000 common dolphins, two humpbacks.

 

It was a bit foggy, but then the wind came up and thinned it out. All 21 passengers were very happy to see a mega pod of common dolphins. It was a great way to get the day going. After some time with the common dolphins, we went looking for some whales. 

 

There was a lot of wind and whitecaps, but not a blow to be seen by any of us. Still, I kept the faith that we would find them. 

 

As the time went by, every one was giving up hope on seeing any whales. Even I began to feel a bit apprehensive. Then a feeling of calm joy in my heart came over me. At that point I knew that we were close. Sure enough, at the last moment, Steve spotted a blow. Scott kept his cool just in case it was a false alarm. 

As we got closer ... yep, it was two humpbacks. Everyone on board was ecstatic! Just after we stopped one did a huge tail lob with a big splash. I believe that it was saying, "Hello, glad you found us!" We got a short show from them and after a couple of deep dives Steve called it a day. 

 

Thanks to Captain Steve and crew,

 

Keith

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