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2024 Flotilla to Alaska - Day 30: Takatz Bay to Baby Bear Bay

by Laura Domela 10 Jun 16:48 PDT
Flotilla anchored in Baby Bear Bay - 2024 Flotilla to Alaska © Kevin Morris

Chatham Strait this morning was a little rolly but not bad at all — some swells from the south opposing a little current from the north caused a bit of surfing, but it was gentle and manageable.

We saw a couple of chill humpbacks and managed to snap a few pics before they dove and disappeared. As we entered Peril Strait, conditions were downright glassy, and our long...

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