Cetacean Presence
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Humpback Whale near Vivian Island
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
The number of sightings continue to remain relatively high with many Cetaceans staying notably in upper Georgia Strait, Sutil Channel, and Discovery Passage. The majority of sightings are of Humpback whales, with some of them breaching and a few slapping their pectoral fins. In addition among all the Humpbacks, a few mother-calf pairs were seen. Northern Resident Orca were observed on September 11 at the eastern end of Johnstone Strait and in Nodales Channel but their foray into the area was just for the day. Many pods of Transient Orca were observed over the same time period and of note is a pod of Transient Orca that travelled into Burrard Inlet on September 10. Pods of Pacific White-Sided dolphins have been spotted with the largest pod estimated to be around 100 members. Rounding our report are a few sightings of porpoises and one sighting of a Sea Otter.
Boaters, use caution on the water. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
The Federal Government (DFO) has issued the following statement about watching whales in the wild: “To address disturbance in the presence of whales, a mandatory 400-metre vessel approach distance for all killer whales is in effect starting June 1, 2020 in all southern British Columbia coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet. The Marine Mammal Regulations continue to remain in effect year-round, including maintaining a minimum 200 metre approach distance from all killer whales in Canadian Pacific waters other than described above, and 100 metres for other whales, porpoises and dolphins OR 200 metres when the animal is in resting position or with a calf.”
WOWs works throught the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2020-027
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Wed Sep 09 2020
15:34 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading west off Read Island approaching Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel.
16:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south from Hole in the Wall, Okisollo Channel. Left the scene at 16:40.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
17:00 • 3 Biggs Orca spread out, heading north off Gibsons Beach just north of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
JR, Powell River, BC
17:04 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca off Sliammon / Tla’amin Nation, Malaspina Strait.
Chad and Crystal Mitchell, Tla’amin Nation, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Malaspina Strait
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Chad and Crystal Mitchell, Tla’amin Nation, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Malaspina Strait
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Chad and Crystal Mitchell, Tla’amin Nation, BC
17:10 • est. 2-3 Biggs Orca heading south between Gibsons Beach and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. One large dorsal fin was observed.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
20:04 • est. 5+ Biggs Orca heading north past Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Thu Sep 10 2020
07:25 • Biggs Orca by Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:50 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca hunting seals, by Lily Islet, Havannah Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
08:15 • 4 Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102◦ heading north-west at Cortez Reef towards Marina Reef, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south mid channel between Campbell River Fishing Pier and Cape Mudge, Discovery Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales passing Campbell River
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales passing Campbell River
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:17 • Biggs Orca heading south between Campbell River Fishing Pier and Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
10:00 • est. 3 Biggs Orca spread out, heading north mid-channel, near the marine park at Barnet, Burrard Inlet. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
HP, Burnaby, BC
10:51 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading north one mile south of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:43 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north near Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
12:37 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ moving slowly, heading east between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
12:48 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ by the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
14:23 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ hugging the top of the Penn Islands. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:47 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading north from the Penn Islands to Bullock Bluff, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:35 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading toward Redonda Bay crossing Lewis Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Sep 11 2020
20:30 • Biggs Orca heading north passing the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage. Social Media reporting a pod of Orca. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Sun Sep 13 2020
10:25 • Biggs Orca heading south at Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:02 • 3 Biggs Orca at the mouth of Okisollo Channel.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
16:18 • Biggs Orca at Wilby Shoals towards the Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Georgia Strait. Others seen a bit further out as well.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
17:00 • Biggs Orca heading to Frederick Arm from Nodales Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:30 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T010s◦ heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Fri Sep 11 2020
12:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s,A25s◦ heading south off Rock Bay, Johnstone Strait. A big pod. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Rock Bay
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Rock Bay
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:04 • NRKW Orca near Turn Island, Johnstone Strait. Information from Wayne. ▫ Second Hand
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Turn Island
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Turn Island
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:30 • NRKW Orca heading east past Thurston Bay, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:40 • NRKW Orca approaching Sonora Point, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s,A25s◦ heading east near Lee Islands, Nodales Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A23s and A25s – in Nodales Channel
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A23s and A25s – in Nodales Channel
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:15 • NRKW Orca almost to Sonora Point, Nodales Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whale, A60
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whale, A60
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sat Aug 29 2020
16:13 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales heading west off Ahlstrom Point on the ferry route east of Saltery Bay, Jervis Inlet. We got a wave! And a couple flukes. ▫ From Ferry
Adria Laycraft, Lang Bay, BC
Wed Sep 09 2020
15:25 • Humpback Whales off Subtle Islands abeam to Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
16:15 • 2 Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:32 • 3 Humpback Whales doing circles, northeast of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Observed in fishing fleet.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
16:34 • 3 Humpback Whales between Cortez Reef and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:36 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales off Hill Island pointed at Center Islet, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Thu Sep 10 2020
06:55 • Humpback Whales off the east end of Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
07:17 • est. 5+ Humpback Whales between the Spoil Grounds and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:30 • 4 Humpback Whales in two groups off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:42 • 3 Humpback Whales taking long dives, below Hill Island on the Cortes side directly across from Burdwood Bay, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:15 • Humpback Whales below Toba Mountain, Raza Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
09:35 • 3 Humpback Whales on the north side of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:42 • 1 Humpback Whales halfway between the Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper) and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
09:42 • 2 Humpback Whales between Harwood Island and Vivian Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales near Vivian Island
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales near Vivian Island
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:42 • 2 Humpback Whales between Grant Reefs and Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
10:06 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales by Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
10:18 • 4 Humpback Whales headed toward Breton Islands from Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Thee whales in one group and a fourth one is following a distance behind.
11:10 • 3 Humpback Whales headed toward Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
11:10 • 2 Humpback Whales continued toward Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
12:00 • Humpback Whales at the bottom of Bute Inlet.
12:45 • Humpback Whales heading north-west mid channel in Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:48 • 1 Humpback Whales resting, above Carrington Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:00 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, mid channel between Wilby Shoals and Cortes Island, Georgia Strait. Mom and calf seen. Mom was breaching and pec slapping. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Emily Browne, Vancouver, BC
13:09 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south passing the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy on the east side of the fishing fleet off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
13:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north on the Texada Island side opposite Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. Mother and calf pair putting on a show.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
13:19 • Humpback Whales at the entrance to Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island, Lewis Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, heading east just east of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Humpback breached about 7 times and was pec slapping for about 10 minutes. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Emily Browne, Vancouver, BC
14:23 • Humpback Whales between the Penn Islands and Bullock Bluff, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
15:00 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, on the ferry line to Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:12 • 1 Humpback Whales south of the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
15:45 • 7 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ near the pinnacles south of Viner Point and to the east of Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Groups of three, two and two.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:15 • Humpback Whales heading west at Hickey Point, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
17:20 • 7 Humpback Whales between Viner Point and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
18:50 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, just north of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Fri Sep 11 2020
07:10 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales foraging, heading south-east, 200-300m off Grassy Point Community Park on the north-east tip of Hornby Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Rick Bennett, Hornby Island, BC
07:30 • 1 Humpback Whales abeam Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
07:52 • Humpback Whales off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
07:52 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
08:12 • 1 Humpback Whales south of the big Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:34 • 3 Humpback Whales at the southeast side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Close to shore.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:10 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro◦ heading south at Westview, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in front of Powell River
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 5 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in front of Powell River
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 5 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:51 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards Centre Islet from Viner Point, Sutil Channel.
14:51 • 2 Humpback Whales off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
14:58 • 1 Humpback Whales by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:15 • 1 Humpback Whales near Read Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:26 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards Viner Point from Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:27 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0409 Yogi◦ between the Penn Islands and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:36 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel between Marina Island and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Sat Sep 12 2020
07:18 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Georgia Strait.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:23 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, between Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Lighthouse.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:57 • 1 Humpback Whales heading towards Vancouver Island from Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
07:58 • 3 Humpback Whales 2 miles off Marina Island shack on a line towards Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:24 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north, abeam Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
09:53 • 4 Humpback Whales near Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:05 • 2 Humpback Whales just west off Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:11 • 1 Humpback Whales at the reef at Willow Point, Georgia Strait.
10:58 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south, 1NM west of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
11:39 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, off Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:44 • 2 Humpback Whales right by the shore at Bullock Bluff, Cortes Island, Calm Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
12:34 • 1 Humpback Whales resting, off Bullock Bluff, Calm Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:28 • 2 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:09 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales at the entrance to Frances Bay.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:21 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales heading south between Frederic Point and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:25 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south close to Bullock Bluff, Sutil Channel.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
Sun Sep 13 2020
08:30 • 4 Humpback Whales doing circles, at the entrance to Von Donop Inlet, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:25 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north, 1 mile off the shore at Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:45 • 2 Humpback Whales between Von Donop Inlet and the top of the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:35 • 2 Humpback Whales between Bullock Bluff and the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
13:45 • 3 Humpback Whales mid-channel between Centre Islet and the Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:00 • 3 Humpback Whales mid-channel on the ferry line in Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:05 • 1 Humpback Whales near the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
17:50 • Humpback Whales heading south between Bullock Bluff and the top of the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
18:20 • 2 Humpback Whales in the middle of the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
18:20 • Humpback Whales off Von Donop Inlet, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Thu Sep 10 2020
09:30 • PWS Dolphins milling, off Henrietta Point, Stuart Island, Bute Inlet.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:40 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins heading south at Elk Bay, Discovery Passage.
15:20 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins milling, at Elk Bay.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
Fri Sep 11 2020
08:56 • PWS Dolphins heading west at Chatham Point, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
11:05 • PWS Dolphins near Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:15 • PWS Dolphins behind the Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:50 • PWS Dolphins milling at the mouth of Phillips Arm. Small pod.
16:00 • PWS Dolphins off Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
18:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins mid channel at Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
Sat Sep 12 2020
08:47 • PWS Dolphins active, from Vansittart Point to Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
16:20 • PWS Dolphins foraging, outside Thurston Bay, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel. Fishing happily!. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Acrobatic Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Sat, 12 Sep 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Acrobatic Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Sat, 12 Sep 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
DALLS PORPOISE
Fri Sep 11 2020
11:20 • est. 6 Dalls Porpoise off North Bluff in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Sat Sep 12 2020
08:47 • Dalls Porpoise active, from Vansittart Point to Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Sat Sep 12 2020
12:50 • est. 3 Harbour Porpoise at Redonda Bay, West Redonda Island, Deer Passage.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
SEA OTTERS
Tue Sep 08 2020
19:00 • 1 Sea Otters milling, south-west of Bentinck Island, Strait of Juan de Fuca. In the kelp bed, and definitely curious about us. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
Tricia Lang
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