The Sunday Ocean Magic left the harbour at 12.15pm, with Capt. Tyler in the wheelhouse. The sun was out and the seas calm. Our adventure took us west past Race Rocks out into the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Here we enjoyed some playful Dalls Porpoise. These stocky porpoise have a black body with large white sections on the sides and belly. They are 6 to 8 feet long, weighing up to 400 pounds. Our First Mate Derek shared a wealth of knowledge with our guests about the marine life found in these waters, answering all questions posed. We carried on to Crescent Bay on the Washington coast, here we caught up with a Grey Whale as it worked the nutrient rich mud of the bay for food. This gentle giant worked close to the shoreline in shallow water and would slowly rise for air in the flat calm waters of the protected bay. Our travels took us back to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. The Steller Sealions, Northern Elephant Seals, Bald Eagles were plenty, and we all took in the sights of a very special part our wondrous west coast. Just another wonderful day on the sea with Prince Of Whales.Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"
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