Reports from the Field
Sunday, August 29, 2010
More Whales at Sucia Island, and a Busman's Holiday.
Wyatt seems to have the knack for attracting 
those Transient Orca whales to his tours. He was up on Sucia on Friday and they came by yet again! I'm trying to figure out how he does it. It can't be that he looks like a promising meal....he's too skinny.
Megan and I took the boys up to Patos Island on a sort of "busman's holiday". We were accompanied by Shawna and Leon of Body Boat Blade, and four other friends, as we launched our triple kayak from West Beach on Orcas Island. The weather was less than perfect (a Small Craft Advisory) and so the first few miles were pretty exciting. The kayak handled the waves with ease, and even though the occasional wave broke into the boys' cockpit they kept smiles on their faces during the whole crossing. I couldn't have been more proud of the little guys!
We only had one night to enjoy up there, but the boys had a terrific time playing on the beach, exploring the tidepools, and walking out to the historic lighthouse. That evening we had an awesome time as Brett showed us how to make a fire using a bow drill. Not your ordinary bow drill though, this one was BIG, and we got the ember going in just a few short minutes. The video can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/14853835 (Thanks Scott for posting the clip!)
The crossing back to Orcas Island the next morning was less rough, but still a lot of fun when we hit the tide rips out in the middle. The boys said that the waves were the best part of the trip, they like the bouncy water. I guess that opens up some more opportunities for Mom and Dad now that we know they can handle it. Sweet!
those Transient Orca whales to his tours. He was up on Sucia on Friday and they came by yet again! I'm trying to figure out how he does it. It can't be that he looks like a promising meal....he's too skinny.Megan and I took the boys up to Patos Island on a sort of "busman's holiday". We were accompanied by Shawna and Leon of Body Boat Blade, and four other friends, as we launched our triple kayak from West Beach on Orcas Island. The weather was less than perfect (a Small Craft Advisory) and so the first few miles were pretty exciting. The kayak handled the waves with ease, and even though the occasional wave broke into the boys' cockpit they kept smiles on their faces during the whole crossing. I couldn't have been more proud of the little guys!
We only had one night to enjoy up there, but the boys had a terrific time playing on the beach, exploring the tidepools, and walking out to the historic lighthouse. That evening we had an awesome time as Brett showed us how to make a fire using a bow drill. Not your ordinary bow drill though, this one was BIG, and we got the ember going in just a few short minutes. The video can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/14853835 (Thanks Scott for posting the clip!)
The crossing back to Orcas Island the next morning was less rough, but still a lot of fun when we hit the tide rips out in the middle. The boys said that the waves were the best part of the trip, they like the bouncy water. I guess that opens up some more opportunities for Mom and Dad now that we know they can handle it. Sweet!
Labels: kayak tours, Patos Island, San Juan Islands, sea kayaking
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