[CINC] CX Fri. 4/17/09

[EUGENE RADDING]

The winds were gone and the day was almost 100% clear. 

9am trip
3 fabulous Humpbacks about 8 miles out from SB in 100 fathoms. They did just about everything except breaching. It was close to the ship and under the ship including spray from the blows and whales's breath to delight the 42 passengers (including Bob Perry and Eric Zimmerman)

12pm trip
Probably the same three fabulous Humpbacks performing close to the same place for 149 passengers with similar behaviors to delight the 44 elementary school kids, an equal number of parents, and teachers as well as all the others on board. 

No sightings of anything else on these trips. Marilyn Dannehower (PID) did her important duties and our crew of Capt Dave, along with Kevin and Amanda performed their usual important duties.

I feel so privileged to have the opportunity and pleasure of this day on the water. 
 EUGENE RADDING 
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