DockRat
10-30-2011, 08:48 PM
FEEDING FRENZY !!!
I do realize that a post like this will bring more boaters but any FFNer that has never seen this, now is your chance. People travel far to witness this. Get too close and you could die. A breaching whale could cause whale or human bodily damage.
Jump on the Whale Watching Redondo Voyager tomorrow and you'll be safe.
Go early or wait in line to get a ride. $15 bucks for the best Halloween show of your life.
http://www.redondosportfishing.com/
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m39/marinasuperman/krill.jpg 1/4" adult krill size.
Saw about 30 boats about 2 miles off South Redondo today at 6:00 pm Sun 10/30/2011.
Busted out the Binoculars and noticed ALOT of WHALES (10 -30?) blowing.
Along with thousands of seagulls. Everybody was chowing down.
GIVE THEM SPACE, THEY NEED TO FEED, $750 FINE.
They don't need STRESS from HUMANS !!!
Newly enacted Federal law protects the whales from the noise and interference of boats within 200 yards. In particular, look for printable brochure entitled: “Be Whale Wise, Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers.”
A summary of these guidelines follows:
1. Be cautious and courteous in your approach, to the whales and other boaters.
2. Slow down, to 7 knots within 400 yards, and slower as you get within viewing distance.
3. Keep clear of the whale’s path. If whales are approaching you directly, cautiously move out of the way. Avoid abrupt changes in course or speed.
4. DO NOT APPROACH whales from the front or behind. Come carefully in from the side, gradually turning to parallel their course. Remember, the whales are trying to avoid being hit by boats…they don’t know what you are going to do. As the ocean water visibility is usually around 50 feet, they cannot see you…they only hear you.
5. Try not to approach closer than 200 yards to any whale.
6. If you find yourself closer than 200 yards, put engines in neutral or turn and sail clear.
7. Limit your viewing time to 30 minutes for a particular whale or pod of whales…in consideration of the animals, and other boaters. When departing, do so at moderate speed until well clear.
Good luck, and enjoy!
DR
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i249/tatty4bells/2008%20vacation/whalesblowingoffsteam.jpg
I do realize that a post like this will bring more boaters but any FFNer that has never seen this, now is your chance. People travel far to witness this. Get too close and you could die. A breaching whale could cause whale or human bodily damage.
Jump on the Whale Watching Redondo Voyager tomorrow and you'll be safe.
Go early or wait in line to get a ride. $15 bucks for the best Halloween show of your life.
http://www.redondosportfishing.com/
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m39/marinasuperman/krill.jpg 1/4" adult krill size.
Saw about 30 boats about 2 miles off South Redondo today at 6:00 pm Sun 10/30/2011.
Busted out the Binoculars and noticed ALOT of WHALES (10 -30?) blowing.
Along with thousands of seagulls. Everybody was chowing down.
GIVE THEM SPACE, THEY NEED TO FEED, $750 FINE.
They don't need STRESS from HUMANS !!!
Newly enacted Federal law protects the whales from the noise and interference of boats within 200 yards. In particular, look for printable brochure entitled: “Be Whale Wise, Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers.”
A summary of these guidelines follows:
1. Be cautious and courteous in your approach, to the whales and other boaters.
2. Slow down, to 7 knots within 400 yards, and slower as you get within viewing distance.
3. Keep clear of the whale’s path. If whales are approaching you directly, cautiously move out of the way. Avoid abrupt changes in course or speed.
4. DO NOT APPROACH whales from the front or behind. Come carefully in from the side, gradually turning to parallel their course. Remember, the whales are trying to avoid being hit by boats…they don’t know what you are going to do. As the ocean water visibility is usually around 50 feet, they cannot see you…they only hear you.
5. Try not to approach closer than 200 yards to any whale.
6. If you find yourself closer than 200 yards, put engines in neutral or turn and sail clear.
7. Limit your viewing time to 30 minutes for a particular whale or pod of whales…in consideration of the animals, and other boaters. When departing, do so at moderate speed until well clear.
Good luck, and enjoy!
DR
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i249/tatty4bells/2008%20vacation/whalesblowingoffsteam.jpg