[CINC] Vanguard on 2/25

[Dick Bellman]

Today was an absolutely beautiful day out on the water.  Captain Jason took
the Vanguard down the coast in the am and out to Anacapa Island for the pm
trip.  The two trips exhibited markedly different results.

AM -  numerous Common Dolphins, with outstanding looks
            no whales

PM -  2 Gray Whales
           5 Fin Whales
           numerous common dolphins

Calm seas, little to no wind, outstanding visibility, it was truly a
"chamber of commerce day" in the channel.  Passengers from Colorado,
Florida, New Jersey, Montana, Illinois.  The rest were Californians with a
large contingency  from Pleasant Valley Christian School.

The highlight of the day was, quite obviously, the great looks we had at
the 5 Fin Whales which we came upon on the way to Anacapa.  The northbound
Gray's were spotted off the east end of Anacapa.

Luke and Dee Dee were attending to the passengers needs and providing
excellent commentary.  Along for both trips was one of our new naturalists,
Jim Dinges.  Diane Rennell joined us for the afternoon trip.

Dick Bellman
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