Archive: Jan 2019

What a fabulous day, we saw 7 gray whales today!

Double Tail! Today was such a thrill, we saw at least 9 California gray whales. We started our trip by heading towards the Coronado Islands. We sailed past a smaller whale that did not show us his tail. We found a huge pregnant female headed south at 5 knots. She made a turn to the…

What’s not to love about January in San Diego? It was another gorgeous sunny day with a high of 64 degrees. We got to see a tug boat in the channel. In addition, we got a really close view of some dolphins that are apart of the Naval dolphin program. Did you know that the…

Most days in San Diego are sunny and the ocean is calm. Today, unfortunately, was not a typical San Diego day. Captain Troy ventured to Point Loma to determine the state of the seas. The swells were large and confused. He chose turn around and stay in the bay to ensure the comfort and safety…

The legend of the SD Buoy! Is it real? What is the legend of the SD Buoy anyway? Some whale watching captains believe that California gray whales use the SD buoy as a navigational mark during their migration from Alaska down to Baja. Apparently, the buoy hums as a whistle as it moves up and…

We found a very large pregnant California gray whale migrating south, just off Point Loma. At first, it was swimming due south, but then it made a turn to the east straight towards the SD Buoy. We noticed at this point that there was another whale, just 1.5 miles away. It looked like the two…

Happy New Year! San Diego’s best whale watching started the new year strong with whales, dolphins, sea lions, and gorgeous weather. Captain Troy was thrilled this morning to report that the conditions would be perfect today, and indeed they were. The sun was out, the ocean was calm, and the sky was as clear as…

With a 60% chance of rain and low forecasted winds, the crew of the Yacht America prepared the boat for showers. How do you prep a 139 ft open air sailing yacht for rain? Well, we have nifty canvas awnings that are quite effective for such occasions. The lines were tied, the guests boarded, and we were off. Light rain ensued as we made our way out of the San Diego Bay. The water was pretty calm in the bay, but as soon as we passed Point Loma, it was as different story. Since we could not hoist our mainsail or our foresail, we did not have the luxury of our normal sailing stability. Out in the open ocean, we did not have any protection from the storm swells. Up and down, up and down, we experienced an exciting ride….

Have you been whale watching with us yet? With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you might consider getting out on the water. Seeing a whale is so exciting! It is also really relaxing to get out on the open ocean, a few miles off shore, and just take a few deep breaths….

Gray whale season is in full swing. Over the past nine days, we have seen whales every single day! Nine out of nine! That is pretty darn good. Today will be our tenth day. Do you think we will see gray whales? Want to make a bet? Spoiler Alert: We Found A Gray Whale! This…