Spouts And Tails

photo by San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours

Oh Happy Day!  Just after 9am this morning, a small group of us noticed a whale spout near the A buoy in the Cove!  Hooting and hollering, we asked LG Mike for confirmation and sure enough...thar she blows again!  Janet and the others started on their swim, while I fiddled with my gear.  I figured she'd probably move out of the area soon, so no rush.  Mike mentioned some dolphin had also been seen off Alligator Head.

The morning was just beautiful if not a bit chilly.  I'll bet the water temp was warmer than the air today.  Not much surf to speak of, but a few nice swells every once in a while.  In honor of February, I donned my hot pink suit...Think Pink (matches my cheeks lately).

The plan today was a convoluted double circle of the buoys.  The surge and the swells made it fun.  Off toward the A to the 1/4, A, B...climb up on the B looking for the whale.  And after about 3-5min found her over near Boomers but out just a bit and appearing to just hang out there.  Cold was setting in, but I must say, the water sure felt warmer than it has in a long while.  I swam over to the A again and told Janet to let the guards know I was going to do another loop.  Boucle des bouées deux = 2.0 miles.  No more dolphin and no more whale, but no matter...a most beautiful day any which way.