September 27th, 2009

Good morning from the Float House in Discovery Harbour Marina

Yesterday was clear and warm but a bit on the blustery side. The Orca from yesterday were found in Okissolo Passage heading west about noon. These 3 Transient Orca didn't stop to feed but kept a steady speed of about 4 knots, obviously with a destination in mind.

Our Grizzly tour was again fabulous with a continous procession of Grizzlies by the viewing platforms. Attached picture of a young male with his catch of the day (Chum Salmon). it was difficult to judge just how many bear we saw as some come back to this feeding area more than once over the 3 hours we are there but probably between 6 and 9 Grizzlies yesterday. On the way home from the river we were about 30 minutes behind the Transient Orca in Okissolo but the wind and wave height made it impossible to find them in Johnstone Strait.

Fishing yesterday was disappointing as most of the boats had to hide out in small bays and inlets out of the wind and very few fish were caught.

Oh, what a difference a day makes ! Today looks warm with calm seas! Early reports of Orca at the south end of Quadra ! Perhaps our Transients are back!

Hope to see you out there!

Cheers

Jack
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