The BEST Killer Whale Sighting EVER! | Sunshine Coast Cruising | Cruising Meraki Ep 8
19 April 2021 · 16 min · 2K views · Pender Harbour
What this video covers
After anchoring in a bay on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, the crew of the *Masuda* encounters a pod of three orcas while exploring in their dinghy.3:38 The whales breach and slap the water for nearly an hour, an activity the crew observes while maintaining the legally required distance of 200 meters for killer whales under Canada’s Marine Mammal Regulations.6:09 The sighting occurs during the final night of a multi-generational family cruise.2:10 Following the encounter, the family concludes their trip, returns to land, and prepares for future long-term cruising plans.8:04 These plans include installing a 100-watt solar panel and a Dometic fridge to upgrade their vessel, *Swan*, for potential extended voyages.11:08 The family reflects on their 35-year history of boating in the Pacific Northwest, ranging from Seattle to Campbell River, and their long-term goal of sailing internationally.15:38
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