[CINC] Condor Express - May 29, 2012

[Rose Messina]

Sightings:  	25 Humpbacks
			2 Blues
			

We headed toward East Santa Cruz through rough seas, but thanks to  
Captain Mat's expert piloting we made it far enough to see spouts in  
the distance.  It was amazing how people forgot about their  
seasickness when they saw the whales.  We saw 6 humpbacks, then 3,  
then 2 more!  The seas calmed enough for all to enjoy the show.  We  
came upon a humpback on the surface  playing with a sea lion and  
exhibiting trumpet blows.  A real treat for all.  We continued to the  
island with many humpbacks in close view for a total of 25 humpbacks,  
with many more spouts in the distance.  Two blue whales joined the  
show and swam on the surface providing many photo ops for the  
passengers.  It was an amazing day!

The sixth grade class from Marymount School was on board, as well as  
passengers from Germany, England, Florida, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, New  
Mexico, Newberry Park and Solvang.

Thanks to Captain Mat, Dennis and Matt for a great day.

Rose Messina
Don Shubert, PID