[CINC] (no subject)

[Rose Messina]

Sightings:
			7 Humpbacks
			4 Blues
			10 Risso's dolphins
			1 group of 2500 common dolphins, another group of 1000 dolphins

Passengers were thrilled with the first dolphins, who stayed with the  
boat for a long period of time.  Reluctantly, we headed toward the  
gap in search of whales.  Captain Mat did a great job of maneuvering  
the boat for optimum viewing of all the whales.  Several humpbacks  
were near the boat displaying spy hops, flukes, and  giving the  
passengers blasts of their breaths.  We followed the blues for great  
photo ops, including a mother and calf pair.   We stayed with the  
whales for a long time, much to the pleasure of all on board.  On the  
return trip we came upon the second group of dolphins and all  
passengers exited the cabin again for more photos.

Happy passengers were from Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Kansas,  
Iowa and various points in California.

Thanks to Captain Mat, crew Matt and Kelly for a wonderful day.

Rose Messina, Cubby Winkel, Don Shubert PID