The 11.30 am yellow Zodiac left the harbour and headed across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with Skipper 'Mark' at the controls. Visibility was excellent for spotting marine life. Our first encounter was with a young Steller Sea Lion at the harbour entrance just as we were leaving. With blue skies above and relatively calm water all around we took our guests from Saskatchewan, Calgary, Ontario, parts of the USA, and Taiwan toward Dungeness Spit, Washington State. We were in search of the illusive 'Orca' . They were out there somewhere, but not to be found on this trip. A visit to Race Rocks, a protected Marine Reserve, gave us good looks at Steller and California Sea lions, Elephant and Harbour Seals and a Bald Eagle's nest at Whirl Bay. The spectacular scenery on both sides of the Strait made this wildlife trip a very special one.Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"
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