Halcyon News

Coming at you from the MacBook tethered to the Treo, reminds me of my old Volksmodem 300 baud! Bill said he posted, didn't see it...Halcyon, R-Matey and Daydream ended up last night (Friday night) in Matia Cove, very pleasant evening rafted up. In the a.m., weather started really kicking up, Matia Cove pretty much open to the direction the weather was coming from, so we braved it and made a run for Sucia, where we are anchored up now in Shallow Bay - raining off and on, but looking forward to sundowners and some Copper River salmon on the BBQ shortly! Has stopped raining at least for the moment...
 
Great time out at Sucia -- lots of trail walking, photography challenges, and wonderful Copper River Salmon by Patty!! The hearts games were rousing (the gulls complained we were disturbing the peace). Best part was the good companionship of friends.
 
Thanks for all the kind words and good thoughts, folks -- we surely believe it has given us the good fortune to be back out here on the water.

In Bellingham for resupply, and heading out today with R-Matey to look for orcas. Anyone seen them lately? Going over to Limekiln Point -- probably anchor at Stuart or Jones Island tonight.
 
Bill,
Try this link. It will at least tell you where they were yesterday.
Only problem is that they can go a lot faster than we can !!

Take care. Wish we were up there with you.
susan@orcanetwork.org

Other system I use is to look for the red inflatables going fast out of Victoria. Haro straight is usually a good start.


Merv & Kathy

corretion on edit. I meant of course http://www.orcanetwork.org/
 
Caryn and I were fortunate to have seen the Orcas, J-pod I think, on the west side of San Juan Island on the first weekend of June. We've been very lucky recently when we casually decide to "see if the whales are out today". First we make the turn into Haro Strait, then we look for groups of boats, especially the red ones as Merv pointed out. Our hearts jump when we do see the boats.

I know you two have probably seen the whales many times so I'm not telling you anything new but it's always a thrill to see them, especially when they decide to come up close to your boat.
 
Here is the last report from the Orca Network...

 June 10

Well, after hearing the reports yesterday about L-Pod coming in, we had high hopes that perhaps we'd have the opportunity to witness a greeting ceremony. Alas, L-Pod developed a case of stage fright and only made it to Race Rocks before heading back out west (perhaps to gather up K-Pod too?). But the weather broke and became sunny, and J-Pod didn't have any showtime jitters as they swam up the west side of San Juan Island. J-1 Ruffles was leading the group, with the remainder of J-Pod spread out over 2-3 miles in small groups. We saw several foraging activities with lots of speed swimming and quick turn-arounds. Towards the end of the trip, we observed Robin Baird and the fecal follow research group with a small group of whales. Turns out it was J-26 Mike and J-16 Slick with J-36 and J-42. They were zig zagging around and were slowly passing by. Very nice ending to the wonderful day on the water.
John Boyd (JB), Marine Naturalist, Western Prince
 
Spent the afternoon yesterday with the J-Pod off LimeKiln Lighthouse -- great time together. Last night at Jones Island, with the deer and seals. Nice evening with Ruth and Joe. Now at Roche Harbor for fuel, and off to Stuart Island tonight.
 
Stuart is one of my favorite places -also Sucia, and ah Jones - even little Doe Island!

Sure wish we were up there with you. We are planning on heading up Labor Day weekend and using the rest of my vacation credits.

You guys are just getting the place warmed-up for us. 8)

I look forward to your post on your site from this trip.

Steve and Karen
 
Heading out to the islands from Bellingham this am after a great dinner out last night at the Colophon in Fairhaven with Barry and Patty, Pat and Patty, and Joe and Ruth.
 
Thanks, David.

We have just posted up a new tale. Some folks have thought they needed to be retired to enjoy cruising on a C-Dory; others, with only limited time for boating, have thought that a good cruise on their boat required long-distance travel. This post is about a weekend, near home for most of the participants.

This is a tale of a weekend on one island in the San Juans: Sucia. Check:

www.geocities.com/bill_fiero/sucia
 
Great to see you back on the waters again Bill. Was buy El's nasty ramp the other day on site visits for marinas near me here in Clarksville, TN. I think I will end up with a slip in Lake Barkley, about 30 miles up river at Lake Barkley State Park & Marina. Nice new facility, a lot less activitiy than the Turtle, and closer to home via I-24.

Looks as if I will be spending some considerable time in the Oak Harbor area mid-lat July and early Aug. Hope yall are still in that neck of the woods/waters, or can make a loop back.

Byrdman..
 
Some awesome stuff here Bill... and thanks for thinking of me when yall were all gathered up together. I did get one of the cell phone messages. Sounded like a good time was being had by all.

Byrmdn
 
Hi bill and El,

You made a very good point. A cruise does not have to be far or long to be fun, satisfying, and relaxing. Just a day on the water always adjusts my attitude for the better. Your camera eye was very interesting taking away size reference makes us look at pictures differently. I really enjoyed your work.

Keep well and God Bless.

Fred. Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)
 
El and Bill

Thanks for the early morning history lesson. We'll be out there at the end of July and may visit the site.

Tom and Leslie
 
Bill,

Thanks for the history and geology lessons. I always enjoy a good story. A word to the wise.... watch those darn Redcoats on San Juan Isle! I’ve heard tales they’ve been known to steal them Yankee’s wives!

Be safe,

Don
 
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