We saw several whales about three miles off, frolicking on the horizon. Our course under sail took us closer and closer, and they continued their antics. When we were about 30 yards away, four of them rolled, waved their pectoral flippers, spouted, raised their heads and flipped their tails. We were enthralled. It was amazing to be so close.
Then they took notice of us, altered course and swam directly toward us. I was driving, the sails were full, and we could see them coming straight at the boat...scary! When they were about 10 yards away, they turned a bit to the left (I had already changed our direction a tad) and swam alongside the boat, raised their heads to give us the "once over" and then dove deeply, slapping their tails as they went under.
Diane is a MOST appreciative "whale watcher"!!
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How cool is that - sailing with whales!
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