[CINC] Island Adventurer 3/31

[Dick Bellman]

Today's trip aboard the Island Adventure for a hike on Anacapa saw the
following en route:

*	2 Humpbacks
*	1 Gray Whale

 

Today's trip was for a day hike on Anacapa.  A very special group from the
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden was taking a class offered by Steve Junak.
Accompanying Steve was Ken Owens.  Botany knowledge was disbursed throughout
the island.  While the 30+ botany enthusiasts went with Steve and Ken, I led
a wonderful group of almost 30 on our day hike.  Returning after the hike we
had a wonderful experience at Pinniped Point.  There were 2 large rafts of
(probably 40-50 in each raft) California sea lions cavorting in the ocean
below in addition to the very large number hauled out on the rocks.  We also
spent over 30 minutes observing 2 Gray Whales, an adult and youngster very
slowly meandering westward along the back side of Anacapa.  People were
thrilled to have the somewhat unique experience of watching whales while on
terra firma.  Unfortunately, we did not spot a single dolphin.  Nada,
zilch!!  The weather was beautiful and the seas were extremely calm which
added to the experience.  We were even able to survive the potentially
uncomfortable situation of both marine heads being inoperative on the return
trip.  Hey, stuff happens. Fortunately we were able to notify passengers
before boarding the boat so it was not a problem.  However, it may have
impacted the sale of beer on the return voyage.  We returned to Ventura with
about 85 very thrilled and happy passengers. 

 

Dick Bellman

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