[CINC] Vanguard/1-28

[paul jr petrich]

Ahoy Ocean People,
  Yesterday , the Vanguard's morning trip out of Channel Islands Harbor was cancelled due to the unseasonal east winds. However, IPCO sent her out into a gorgeous afternoon on the channel with Jason at the helm, Paige in the Galley, and 18 very appreciative passengers aboard. In the Gap between Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands we saw Grays who fluked and breached, as well as Risso Dolphins who were not as shy as they are supposed to be. The sunbaked beaches and rocks on the backside of Anacapa had hundreds of California Sea Lions sprawling out to claim their tanning territory. Some Common Dolphin joined use for a brief time on the pleasant ride home. Luke, with his Australian accent, kept everyone aboard well informed with details about each species of the mammals we encountered. The sunset was beautiful as we entered the harbor. A great day had by all, most of whom were Californians, except for a Illinois couple who had never been on the ocean.
 Totals: 3 Grays; 12 Rissos; and about 100 Common Dolphin.       Paul