[CINC] 2/4/13 whale watch on the Vanguard

[Larry Driscoll]

A beautiful, sunny day for the trip with Jason as Captain assisted by Luke and Dee Dee.  There were about 40 people from NY, Montana, South Dakota, Arizona and New Mexico as well as Southern California.  Also there was one couple from the Philippines.  
About half way to Anacapa we spotted a pod of about 40 common dolphins.  Going through the AI/SC gap there were no whales to be found.  
On the south side of AI, the passengers got to see LOTS of sea lions, as well as a good close up of the arch.  
Despite all good efforts to find them, even on the way back, the whales didn't appear.  However we did encounter a pod of about 400 common dolphins and the passengers really enjoyed that. Many people commented that, even if we didn't see whales, it was a great day to be on the water.  Thanks to Jason and crew for a nice afternoon!
 
Larry Driscoll
larry.driscoll at sbcglobal.net
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