Fri 18 Jun 2010
Turtle Bay at Last
Posted by anitab under Uncategorized
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Note to self: should you ever do this trip again, which at this point the chances are pretty much nil, the wind and waves really pick up between 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Also, double those grib numbers around the capes. And Fin Whales are rather large. When in the path of one, make sure you know what direction it is going, but then again maybe it just wanted to be petted?
Turtle Bay, more than half way to Ensenada. A near gale is expected to blow for the next couple of days. We will be anchored here for several days. We hear there is a disco somewhere.
Second largest whale, after the blue whale, and capable of speeds up to 35 mph. Quite a sight to see. Just wish we weren’t getting our butts kicked at Punta Abeojos at the time.
June 24th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Well done you two, what a horrible trip! We are now at Vancouver but of course we were spoiled compared to what you are doing,at least we were in the dry but it was still cold and yes we had socks on too, you’re very brave and adventurous. The whales sound awesome, we didn’t get to see any close up but hopefully in Alaska. Keep in touch. we leave here on 1st July to head north with the owner.
June 24th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
In Vancouver, so soon! I can’t help but be a wee bit jealous…You guys are going to love Van. It’s a beautiful city! Make sure you check out ‘Stanley Park’.
I’m sure you’ll see lots of whales in Alaska. I believe that’s where the Humpbacks and the Greys are right now. Keep in touch you two. Hopefully we can meet up on your way back down.
A & C
PS We took the curtains off the windows and we can helm from inside the boat, so it hasn’t been that bad. The waves do suck though. This Monday forcast is light variable…bring it on!