18.06.2024 – It Is How It Is

Sometimes out at sea, we forget that on small islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the weather can change quickly. Only a few degrees can take cruisey north westerly winds into tricky and treacherous north easterlys. The North East winds we met today tend to conjure up one of the whale watchers most dreaded enemies, the “wake” or “wave” whale. Even for the most professional spotter, white capping waves cover animal tracks, and strong gusts can stop even the most intrepid of boats from getting too close. Therefore, given the conditions, we’ve had a great day. Difficult coordination between captains and spotters meant we still had sightings on 3/4 trips despite the weather.

By Peter Worth

Sightings of the day

Click on each sighting to access the photo gallery of the correspondent trip

Stenella

09:30 – Short Beaked Common Dolphins 

13:30 – Short Beaked Common Dolphins 

Ribeira Brava

09:30 – Bottlenose Dolphins