Zodiac Adventure Nov 23

The Noon Zodiac Adventure was set against clear skies as our intrepid skipper Shaun "Saltchuck" took us out of Victoria's picturesque inner harbour to the wonders of the strait of Juan De Fuca. We headed west along the rugged shores of Vancouver Island in our search for wildlife. Our first stop was off an Island know as Church Rock, where "Saltchuck" pointed out Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals and showed us Kelp Beds. Shaun's in depth knowledge of the marine environment is deep and his passion for everything wild was apparent as he spoke to us all about the pacific northwest's wildlife. We then headed to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and took in the sights and sounds of the Norther Stellar Sea Lion colony. Here we found scores of Sea Lions hauled out on the rocks wrestling for position. Our ride back to the harbor took us along the scenic shoreline of southern Vancouver Island. Such a great trip on a November day.
Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"