Location: Gulf of Farallones
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A Windy Day with Three Whale Species – 20/5/18
Heavy wind was in the forecast as we set out for the Farallon Islands on Sunday morning. We made our way out through the bay and up the north side of the strait, pausing near Diablo Cove to look at the harbor seals resting on the rocks. We also spotted some pigeon guillemots and a…
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Back Out on the Water on a Foggy Day – 29/8/20
After a long hiatus, I finally got back out on the water with the folks at Modern Sailing School. They lead sailing trips out the the Farallon Islands (any beyond) – definitely check them out if you’re looking for outdoor activities! We set off from Sausalito around 8am in hazy, foggy conditions. Despite some challenges…
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A Foggy Day with Whales – 9/11/19
On this trip we headed out on a very foggy day into the Gulf of the Farallones to search for whales. The fog was thick and visibility was severely limited. On our way out, we found a large group of birds near the shipping lane, but no whales. When we got out to the end…