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California Grey Whales

884 views 15 replies 7 participants last post by  hwy1rubi 
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I took a friend sailing on our clubs Catalina 34' sailboat, Dollfun yesterday. On the way back into Newport Harbor we came across what appeared to be a family of 3 California Grey Whales. One of which surfaced within one foot of our boat which was both amazing and startling. They continued to surface around us about 5 or 6 more times, it was totally amazing to see and I had to share it with my Wrangler friends.



 
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Hey Gary, They are either late arrivers to Scammons or they left there early. Which way were they headed?
 
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They were doing circles around us mostly, and I think eating, but when they left they appeared to be heading south.

I have a friend who took a trip down to Guerrero ***** a few years back to go out in the pangas and be with the whales. His photos were amazing, and he could reach out and touch them. When the whale surfaced right next to the boat both myself and my buddy were too startled to snap a photo. Too bad because it would have been a great pic.
 
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I like both sail and power, been on both many times. My buddies have a 40 foot Tolly and we head over to Catalina many times for some fishing and fun. Any time you are out on the water and come upon this kind of scenery is beautiful. :thumb:
We almost always see seals, dolphins and occasionally whales at a distance, but never right next to the boat. You are so right it was really beautiful, and something I'll remember forever.
 
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