[CINC] CX 8/17

[Cubby Winkel]

1 Blue

2 Humpbacks

105 Long Beaked Commons

 

When the Condor left the harbor the visibility was about three quarters of a
mile.  That soon changed and the visibility dropped to about one half mile
and remained there for the balance of the day.  With those conditions there
was some real concern about even sighting a whale.  Finally, Cap'n Mat
spotted a couple of dolphins so he stopped to let the passengers get a look.
It's a good thing he stopped as up popped a Humpie pair on the port side of
the bow and as if that wasn't enough a Blue popped up off the starboard bow.
We hung out with our threesome for quite a long time and were treated to
excellent views.  One Humpie approached the port side and pec slapped within
a few feet of the side.  Then she rolled over giving everybody a great view
of her tummy.  After that both Humpies continued to spout next to the boat.
By the way folks off the starboard bow we also have the Blue lollygagging
around.  Everybody came home with marvelous smiles on their faces vowing to
return for another trip.

 

Rae Emmett, Cubby Winkel & John Kuizenga PID

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