[CINC] Spectacular day on the CX

[CalMeuser at aol.com]

Eight Blues, Fifteen Humpbacks, 50 Rissos Dolphins  and 200 Common Dolphins.
 
A pod of 200 Common Dolphins on the way  out.
 
As Captain Dave was about to go on to the bridge  after bringing the boat 
to a stop, a large Humpback came along side.    As we were spending time with 
that whale, five more Humpbacks came into view  along with two pairs of 
Blues.   The two pair where mother and  calf.
 
Many whales could be seen in the distance, some  breaching.
 
We did encounter more Humpbacks and Blues between  SCI and Santa Rosa.
 
Several of the Blues gave us the full  fluke.
 
On the return leg, 50 Rissos Dolphins,  a  rare sight to see so many at 
once.
 
Howard Fisher, Peggy and Cal Meuser as Naturalists  along with Dave, 
Dennis, Amanda and Bob Perry and his  son.
 
Cal Meuser  (PID)
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