Recent content by hootlakootla

Hi Jay- I know what you mean about worrying about a Stellar Sea Lion coming aboard. It can happen. Orca whale researchers warn that if a sea lion is being pursued by a transient orca whale it will use your boat as a safe haven. I know an old Bering Sea skipper that had a Stellar Sea...

Hi Jay- Wow, what an adventure you two are having! I spent a week in Red Bluff bay on a fish tender back in the 80's and never saw a bear. The pink salmon were running and it was early September. The weather was beautiful and I can truthfully say it was one of the most beautiful places I have...

Alexandra Morton is one of the most respected orca whale researchers in the world and lives smack dab in the middle of one of the largest concentrations of salmon farms on the BC coast. Her information is far from outdated as she has been living this issue daily since salmon farms were first set...

Jay- Thanks for your thoughtful reply. Your adventure is riveting to me. I have been to many of the places in your SE AK journey but in much bigger boats. I also have been very fortunate to spend a few days in Red Bluff bay and I must say it is one of the most beautiful places I have been in my...

I am an Arima owner that cruises much like you C-Dory folk. I love to see your boats on the water and often see some of you on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Clayoquot Sound. I have spent much time looking at the Hunky Dory Alaskan adventure. The video brings back many memories of my own...