[CINC] CONDOR, MAY 8

[Mr Zalophus]

Great report, Hal...as usual.  Thanks!

But as for timing, it is my understanding that while Captain Dave is
running the ol' Condor to the Islands (starting Mon May 13) we will have a
9am sharp departure time and a 3pm approx return time...a +/-6-hour
adventure.  This is due to the difference in speed between the old girl and
her daughter, the speedy Condor Express.   When the Express is back (soon,
we hope), it is my current understanding that we shall indeed run the
traditional 10am - 230pm again.

People in charge of the sign ups should make a note, please.

best regards
Bob Perry
Condor Express



On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 7:01 PM, HAL ALTMAN <nymeetsca at gmail.com> wrote:

> 9 am:
> Gray Whale Cow/Calf pair
> 2 Humpbacks
> 150 Common Dolphins
>
> 12 Noon:
> Gray Whale Cow/Calf pair (same pair from the 9am trip)
> 2 Humpbacks (different ones from the 9am trip)
> Small group of Common Dolphins
>
> Noteworthy items:  This was the first time this season that Grays and
> Humpbacks were seen on the same trip on the Condor; the Gray Whale calf did
> some spyhopping; the pm Humpbacks breached and were quite active; since the
> Common Dolphins had very sharp, crisp and distinct markings between the
> white and dark areas, my guess is that they were Short Beaked Commons.
>
> *I asked Capt. Dave about the date when the schedule goes back to just
> one "10am-2:30" trip per day, and he said it's definitely MAY 13.  Of
> course, it still makes sense to confirm all trip schedules.*
>
> I was joined by Debbie Shelley and Roberta Soto.  Excellent spotting by
> Capt. Dave and Mike.  Brooke tended the galley.
>
> ENJOYING LIFE,
> Hal Altman, PID
>
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