Whale and Wildlife Explortation

Liquid Fusion Kayak Company

Whale and Wildlife Explortation

January 2007

$25

The sun rose with a brilliant red glow, and clear skies. Seven kayakers launch off the beach in search of the migrating Pacific Grey Whales and other abundant wildlife.(read more at the bottom of the page.)

Who: If you have your own kayak and are not ready to head out to sea on your own take a guide with you. On most days beginner to advanced paddlers are welcome. When the weather conditions are a bit rough, more advanced paddlers will be welcome only.

What: Three hours of wildlife exploration

When: Sundays, 8:00am-11:00am, also available by appointment.

How: Call or write for registration and availability.

Where: Most tours will run off the shores of San Diego, and changes to fit the ever changing conditions.

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Within two miles of our launch a spout was spotted North a few miles away. We headed out into a common whale path and waited. and waited, and waited.

All of a sudden not more then 50 yards away a calf appeared in a spy hopping posture. Saucer size eyes and a curious look down it went. Our group amazed at the show was then awed again as the calf and sow spy hopped together. They then milled about for a moment and were gone.

We felt quite lucky to see this show and paddled on in search of other creatures and more whales.

After about an hour of searching we took a snack break and drifted with the soft breeze, soaked up the warm sun rays and listened to the sea birds sing.

Our break was ending when a footprint occured on the water. We all looked down and watched a real big Pacific Grey Whale pass under our kayaks not more then 15 feet below us. With the underwater visibilty so clear we could count the barnicles on this whales back.

To top off the tour we were swarmed by many sea birds, Dolphin and Sea Lions swimming in unison and a few Harbor Seals, as we made our way back in to the shore.

Whale foot prints... Sometimes, when a whale is moving under water, the energy from the tail movement produces a slick spot on the surface of the water. These slick spots are called “whale footprints”.