Orcas sea kayaking tour Day 3

When we felt ready to move, the guides took us on a short stroll to a magical waterfall nestled in a rocky glen amongst the coastal rain forest. Shafts of sunlight filtered through the upper canopy dappling the forest floor and illuminating the spray from the falls. Around the base of the waterfall grew plants uncommon for such low elevations suggesting a possible micro-climate.

By the time we had bid our farewells to 'Lunch Beach' and launched our entire flotilla, the wind had risen from the North-West causing the tree branches to sway and the ocean to be covered in dancing white caps. We made good time across the strait with the sea lapping the sides of our boats and washing over our bows.

As we neared the Cracroft Island shoreline, we made a sudden pause, as right before our eyes seven, Pacific White Sided Dolphins burst through a wave. Little is known about these cetaceans as only recently have they extended their range into the sheltered, coastal waters. These striking animals are famous for their high-spirited acrobatics and exuberant playfulness. They did not remain with us for long but even during their short visit they clearly displayed their liveliness. Veering off their original course to come say hello, they swam in tight formation under our boats and rolled on their sides to peer up at our astonished faces. With one dramatic flurry, four dolphins leapt clear of the water with their signature 'popcorn' display before disappearing westward in the choppy waters.

Upon reaching Swain Pt we turned east and with the wind now at our backs we began to speed over the tops of the waves towards base-camp. Shrieks of excited laughter rang above the wind as we surfed down the waves, and the occasional slap of salt spray gave us the feeling of utter vitality. Our kayaks performed superbly and we came away with newfound respect for these stable, trustworthy vessels. All too soon we were entering the protected waters of our Boat Bay.

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