With an all girl crew, and Capt. Anna at the helm of the 3.30pm Ocean Magic, we were sure to have a fantastic time this calm, sunny afternoon. Other crew members, included Mika Biologist, Danielle and Michaela as Naturalists. They were to share their wealth of knowledge of the marine life in these waters with our many international guests on board. Our trip took us east past Trail Island, where we saw Harbour Seals. Then across Haro Strait where several Harbour Porpoise were spotted. We found our Resident Orca, members of J pod foraging along the west side of San Juan Island. We saw ' Ruffles,' J 1 and J 30, 'Riptide ,' off by themselves. Other members of J Pod Orca were really spread out, so we spent our time watching members of the 'J 17 ' family group.The three baby calves were having a ' whale of a time ' being rambunctious youngsters. We watched mothers and calves breaching, porpoising, tail lobbing and backward swimming. Our return journey took us past two adult Bald Eagles on their favourite Channel marker.It was a truly magical afternoon with 'Prince of Whales ', made memorable, with sightings of Orca. The Victoria Harbour was a busy place upon our arrival back to dock with cruise ships departing, seaplanes, a helicopter , tug-boat and the Coho Ferry arriving.Marie, Orca-Magic
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