San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking from Anacortes

Brent told me about an interesting rescue that he performed a few days ago. He was leading a family kayak trip down in Deception Pass State Park when he came upon a power boat that was dead in the water and drifting towards the rocks. He quickly jumped into action, securing his tow line to the boat and towing it out into deeper water where the skipper could fix his engine and not go aground. Good job Brent!

James just called in to tell me that he and his guests were heading home from a 3-day trip to Cypress Island when 50 Orca whales came by. Apparently the show was great. The best news is that Freddie is just a little further down the channel from James, leading a family group up to Cypress, he should get to see them too. Jeff Porter has a group of lovely ladies out on a 3-Day to Cypress as well, I'm certain that he is also kayaking with whales and is waiting until they pass by before he calls in. Not to be outdone, Monica and Ben are leading a group out into the San Juan Islands on a great 5-day trip, they are about to have a whale show right in the middle of their crossing of Rosario Strait!
Wow, what a day for whale sightings near Anacortes!