I came across this today and was curious about what other “up close” encounters people have had?
The most dramatic one I had was a sea kayak voyage near North Pender Island. Gliding along on a calm windless day and I noticed a number of boats approaching slowly. Next thing I notice is a slight ripple on the surface that gradually turned into the dorsal fin of a male orca coming right at me. He submerged and passed underneath, I could feel the surge as he passed. An entire pod went by and left me in their wake. I can close my eyes and re-experience it like it just happened.
The most dramatic one I had was a sea kayak voyage near North Pender Island. Gliding along on a calm windless day and I noticed a number of boats approaching slowly. Next thing I notice is a slight ripple on the surface that gradually turned into the dorsal fin of a male orca coming right at me. He submerged and passed underneath, I could feel the surge as he passed. An entire pod went by and left me in their wake. I can close my eyes and re-experience it like it just happened.