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If the adventurous side of you would like to sea kayak with Orcas, then your best bet is to head toward Canada, British Columbia to be exact, or toward Washington State to San Juan Island, north of Puget Sound proper.
British Columbia outfitters offer several guided sea kayaking trips geared toward encounters with Orcas. These trips are often either 4 day or 6 day, are all-inclusive, and take place on Johnstone Strait. Johnstone Strait, often considered the number one spot on Earth for a Wild Orca Adventure, allows tourists to encounter Orcas in the wild. Located on the northern end of Vancouver Island, Johnstone Strait is where many Orcas choose to feed, swim, sleep and play. Even though the tours here are sea-kayaking tours, the focus of each day is to see and encounter Orcas along with other whales in their natural habitat. The guides provided by the outfitter companies talk about the whales, can identify individuals and family groups, and can usually explain the more than twenty-five years of research that has been done on these particular Orcas. This twenty-five years of research that has been done on the whales that live in this area aides in the knowledge gained to help ensure that these Orcas continue with a safe and productive life in a viable habitat.
Every summer the Orcas return to Johnstone Strait to feed on the large numbers of salmon. A sea-kayaking trip can be planned allowing the visitor to encounter the passage of entire pods as they make their way to these salmon infested waters. Feel the excitement as you witness pods of Orcas as they move freely in their natural environment, or have the opportunity to witness an adult Orca as it breaks the surface right in front of your kayak. At nightfall, listen carefully to the call of the Orcas who have remained in the vicinity of the camp that has been provided for you by the outfitter company.
The top sea kayaking with Orcas located in the United States is San Juan Island, in Washington State. This area is generally home to pods with up to fifty family members that feed, travel and play here. The major outfitter for this area has been in business for many years, with the knowledge that has been gained through the years; this outfitter company will take the time to make sure the kayaker has the opportunity to see the Orcas in their natural habit, even if this means remaining in one area for several hours. Spending insufficient time in an area can be the downfall of many Orca watching trips. Keeping in mind that these Orcas are wild animals and do not perform on schedule is often the best thing along with a little patience to ensure a more productive journey.
Worried about safety when sea kayaking with Orcas? It is very safe to kayak with Orcas. Wild Orcas have never been known to injure a person in the wild. Even though these animals are huge, they are very aware of their surroundings and do not intentionally collide with boats. With this in mind, enjoy your sea kayaking adventure with Orcas. |
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