Re: [Paddlewise] Orca breaching among kayakers

From: Wayne Smith <wsmith16_at_snet.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 21:55:44 -0400
 At
> the risk of anthropomorphizing even more, I'll say that the whales
> I've encountered are curious, gentle, and graceful.  :-)
>
> --
> Melissa

I've had whale encounters with several species, and I have to say you do
begin to believe they go human watching! Of them all, Pilot whales were by
far the most fun, and Orcas were the most awe inspriring.

But the best one of all was a baby harbor porpoise who swam up to me
outside of Chritmas Cove, ME this spring. Momma was nearby, and didn't
seem the least concerned about the company junior wanted to keep. It swam
within about 10 feet of me, and went back with its mother.

I have no fear of whales approaching me. They've all been very good
experiences.

Wayne
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