Day 2 Part 2 - August 9th 2015 - Whale watching

Traveling through Johnstone Strait when we are waved down by a conservation officer, letting us know there is a pod of Killer whales just ahead, and to follow protocol of staying below 8 knots and 500 meters away. 

Robbie enjoying the clam weather and looking forward to seeing some wildlife. 

Just a tug, but looked awesome

We found the pod - I believe these were C-pod. 

There are (so far) three races (or maybe they are sub-species) of "Killer Whale" found in British Columbia's coastal waters.

RESIDENT ORCAS- Fish-eaters, who seem to prefer salmon but will eat other fish when salmon are scarce. Seen most often in coastal and near-shore waters, these are the 'killer whales" that are found gathering along the salmon's main migratory paths.

NORTHERN RESIDENTS- Threatened- About 250+ orcas who live year-round between northern Vancouver Island and the BC /Alaska border, and congregate during Spring, Summer and Fall on the Northern BC coast, and during Summer and Fall in Queen Charlotte Strait & Johnstone Strait. There are 17 PODS (extended families) who can be grouped into 3 major CLANS (related PODS)

Robbie looking for more Orcas..

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Day 2 August 9th 2015

We woke up in beautiful calm Blind Channel Resort, if you have a chance to stop by this amazing spot, don't hesitate. They have a moorage with power and fresh water, a general store with a government liquor outlet, a top end restaurant, showers and a washer and dryer!  They even found a place to tie us up, even though they were completely reserved when we initially called. 

Evan trying his luck at cast netting...

Peaceful morning after a huge downpour the evening before

Fog still around and more narrows to travel through

A great mode of transport, when it is not foggy

Leaving Blind Channel behind

Folks anchoring near Hardwick Island

Islands near Port Neville

Near West Cracoft Island

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