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Photo Courtesy K. Velasquez
Today’s whale watch was very challenging for the boat captain, but the whales never cease to amaze. Twice mothers with calves approached the boat to check out the curious whale watchers. Winds were clipping at 30-35 mph, but hardy passengers wearing jackets and secured hats kept cameras in hand as they clung to the railing. Even though there is a comfortable and spacious cabin, everyone chose to stay on the upper deck of the comfortable and smooth feeling catamaran in hopes of getting a glimpse of these majestic and popular marine mammals.
Humpback migration season is in full swing with mom/calf groups seeming to dominate the waters around Maui. Playful calves frolic and learn while sub adults and adult singles mingle in the waters around all islands hoping to mate before having to head back up to northern waters around Canada, Alaska and the Aleutian Islands in search of the fish they love.
Tomorrow we will board and head back out in search of the ‘friendlies’. Cameras ready, caps off, those memory cards will quickly fill up and so will our hearts.
