[CINC] Condor Express August 21, 2012

[Rose Messina]

Sightings:	
		3 Blues
		16 Humpbacks

We found the whales--in abundance--in their usual feeding place, just  
beyond the shelf.  What a show!  The humpbacks were busy feeding at  
the surface, but showed frequent flukes on their dives.  As the day  
wore on, the behaviors changed from just feeding to lobtails (3),  
tail throws (9), and 2 breaches--one where the entire body of the  
whale was above the water!  The blues were also on the surface,  
showing most of their bodies, but not flukes.   There were many more  
whales in the distance.   Captain Dave said we would head toward  
Painted Cave, but had to delay our departure twice because we were  
surrounded by whales.  After a trip along the island with great  
accompanying narrative, we entered Painted Cave to everyone's  
pleasure and amazement.

Happy passengers were from Arizona, New York, Chicago, England and  
various California locations.

Thanks to Captain Dave and crew for a great day.

Rose Messina, Debbie Shelley, John Kuizenga PID