July 14th, 2010

Good morning from the Float House
In Discovery Harbour Marina

Another fabulous day on the water in July !

We had a great group from "Routes to Learning" out for the day and what a day it was! The Orca (A36's, A11's, A8's and A12) arrived in Nodales Passage early yesterday morning. After our first Black Bear sighting along Vancouver Island, we were entertained by the 2 Big Boys of the Strait, A37 & A46 who foraged for 45 minutes between our boats at Davis Point. There appears to be enough fish for both the fisherman and the Orca these days!
After a short visit with about a dozen Pacific White Sided Dolphin, we headed in Bute Inlet where we found a Sow and this incredibly cute cub. He stole the hearts of all aboard.
The Arran Rapids were rocking yesterday and this picture shows the 5+ ft drop on the overfalls into Bute Inlet. The force of the tidal change pushed Bald Eagles to the surface and the Eagles were feeding, especially around Jimmy Judd Island.
Lots of pictures and memories of a beautiful day on the water in Campbell River.

Cheers

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching