Nature walk (030208)

Written by Royal Polaris

Sunday, 02 March 2008 12:58

Hello everyone; Our weather has changed, we have a stiff breeze out of the northeast, and a confused sea. We arrived to area for our nature walk at 10:30 hours. We off loaded our skiffs and started taken passengers to shore. They spent most of the day looking at elephant seals, fur seals, exotic birds, and the local plant life of the island. At 15:30 hours, everyone was back on the boat and we are no headed for San Martin island. We will continue with our reports, so until tomorrow, wish us luck. The R/p crew. [:{)

Mangrove/Whale watching (022908)

Written by Royal Polaris

Friday, 29 February 2008 14:26

Hello everyone; Weather continues to be wonderful. Flat seas, clear skies, and warm days. Our morning started with a early morning wake-up call. We had an early morning breakfast, then it was time for group one to head to the Mangrove. We spent an hour in the Mangroves, but what a show we had. Just to name a few birds we saw today: Common Moorhen, American Coot, Willet, Whimbrel, Long- billed Curlew, Kingfisher, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, and a Osprey, just to name a few. Once we returned to the boat, it was time for more Whale watching. With the great weather, it was easy to find lots of friendly today. With one more day left in the lagoon, we are hoping for excellent Whaling tomorrow. [:{)

Arrival to San Ignacio (022808)

Written by Royal Polaris

Thursday, 28 February 2008 18:38

Hello everyone; We arrived to San Ignacio Lagoon at 06:00 hours. The weather was perfect for going across the bar. This is no easy task, but with the great weather, it was a breeze for captain Boots. We started seeing whales immediately. Once inside the lagoon, we dropped the anchor, had a good breakfast, and started loading the pangas. It was a fun full day for all aboard. Most of our passengers got to reach out and touch their first Gray whale today, but some would wait until tomorrow for that first touch. After dinner, Alps & Junak entertained us with a very helpful sideshow. We look forwarded to what San Ignacio will bring us tomorrow. Until then, Whale hoe!!! [:{)

Cedros Island (022708)

Written by Royal Polaris

Wednesday, 27 February 2008 19:38

Hello everyone; Our day began with skiffs rides on the northwest corner of Cedros Island to see the pinniped rookeries (sea lions and elephant seals). We were immediately greeted by a large group of young playful seas lion pups. They followed the skiffs as we made our way to see many more sea lions that were hauled out on the beach and enjoying the morning sun. Over the course of the mile we covered in the skiffs, we saw a harbor seal, 100s of sea lions, mating elephant seals, female elephant seals nursing their young, and dozens of weaners (elephant seal pups that have been abondoned by their mothers). We also enjoyed many great bird sightings. On one rock, we saw both an American Oyster-catcher and a black Oyster-catcher side-by-side. We also watched an osprey dive down to the water to catch a fish. Our adventure continued about an hour south at a point called Grand Canyon. The canyon was very green this year, and it was a beautiful day to hike amongst the wildflowers. Several species of birds were found, including a Brewer's Sparrow. One passengers even saw a Horned Lizard. At 15:00 hours everyone started back to the boat, we pulled our anchor and started heading south to San Ignacio Lagoon. We should arrive around 05:00 hours. We will have an early breakfast, then head out in search for Whale's. With that note, wish us luck and we will keep you posted on our upcoming events. The R/p crew. All photos today were taken by Diane Alps. [:{)

Ensenada/Todos Santos Island (022608)

Written by Royal Polaris

Tuesday, 26 February 2008 13:03

Hello everyone; We arrived to Ensenada at 08:00 hours. We cleared custom at 09:00 hours, and headed for Todos Santos Island. With a heavy north swell, we decided not to put the skiffs in. Uncle Larry was our narrator, and gave a great presentation on the island of Todos Santos. This evening Junak, Diane and Bernardo gave a presentation on San Benitos island, as we make our way south to San Ignacio lagoon. So wish us luck. The R/p crew. {:{)

Departing (022608)

Written by Royal Polaris

Monday, 25 February 2008 21:50

Hello everyone; Well we departed Fisherman's landing at 01:00 hours. We made a quick stop at the San Diego bait receiver, the it was time to head south. We should arrive to Ensenada around 07:00 hours. So with that not, wish us luck. The R/p crew. [:{)

Late arrival (022408)

Written by Royal Polaris

Sunday, 24 February 2008 10:33

Hello everyone; Weather was beautiful, with a slight breeze out of the north. That's good news, but the bad news is, we will be late. Our new arrival time will be around 13:30 hours. If we can keep this speed. There is a strong down hill current, and it's making us the slow boat to San Diego. The crew finished up the spring cleaning, while passengers just enjoyed the boat ride home. So give our office a call after 09:00 hours and they will give the our ETA. So until tomorrow, wish us luck. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Moving north (022308)

Written by Royal Polaris

Saturday, 23 February 2008 06:56

Hello everyone; Weather today is sunny skies, slight wind out of the northwest and easy going north. The crew started getting things ready for the Ecology trips and some spring cleaning. It's slow moving north, we might get in a little late, but I will update you on our ETA tomorrow morning. After lunch, our passenger's enjoyed a movie, while others played cards. Not much else to report, until tomorrow, wish us luck. The R/p Crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe" [:{)

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