Leaving home…

At this time of year the Bald Eagles chicks leave the nest to take their first flight. On a recent, windy day this fledgling appeared to be having a bit of a “bad hair” day …

Momma and her cubs

 

Yesterday’s Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise started with a lovely close up sigting of this momma Black Bear with her two playful cubs .

Seeing the odd wolf!

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This year we have been lucky enough to have seen the very odd wolf. Our most memorable sighting was in early July: This wolf slowly sauntered down the beach, sat down and stared at us intently for a few moments, then got up and wandered on down the beach. Magical!

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Lunch with the Birds

Recently we have been welll entertained by Rufous Hummingbirds who visit us at lunch time while we are anchored in the beautiful Broken Group Islands. Thanks to John Morris who let us share his photos.

Beautiful even on a rainy day

We anchor for lunch  in different places, depending on wind and weather. This was today’s lunch spot in the Broken Group Islands – proof that even a rainy day can be beautiful

Off to a good start!

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We have thoroughly enjoyed our first few trips of the season. We have seen Gray whales on all but one of six trips and bears three times which is encouraging for this time of year.  The whales that we have seen have been feeding, in areas that are on our regular route, which is especially welcome news considering there have been very few whales in our area over the last two years.  

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And so the 2016 Season Begins….

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Good news! We are now open for the 2016 season. We are looking forward to another year of adventures and hope to see some of you aboard our boat this year.

Luxury Travel Guide Award

We’re very excited to have been shortlisted for this award!

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Almost ready for the season

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The Raincoast Maiden is close to “ready for action”.  Yearly haul out, inspections, repairs and (most) mechanical work is now behind us and we’re on to the more fun jobs.  A time when every inch of the boat is obsessively waxed, polished, oiled or painted.

End of Season

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The calm after the “storm” of the season…   We are now closed until May 2016!  Thanks to all who supported us – we really do appreciate it!