San Juan Islands Scenic Byway - Part 1

From http://www.sanjuanislandsTV.com. Enjoy a brief tour of Washington's newest Scenic Byway with this series of videos. Part 1 of 3 features the Washington State Ferry route. For more information, go to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau web site at http://www.visitsanjuans.com/byway.html

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• san
• juan
• islands
• friday
• harbor
• scenic
• byway
• visitors
• travel
• vacation
• recreation
• transportation
• ferry

[luisaviation]

how safe is it to kayak with the orcas?

[sjiTV]

@luisaviation - Very safe. There has never been a reported "attack" of Orca on humans in the wild. Beyond that, all boats in the vicinity of Orcas - including kayaks - must follow Washington law RCW 77.15.740 which specifically states no vessel may approach an Orca within 300 feet. There are other provisions of the law, but that is the primary function. The only caveat is if the whales change course and approach you on a kayak. Then you would be able to count yourself as one of the lucky few!

[kayleenclay]

brings back child hood memories :)



[Katogirl1]

i went to orcas island and friday harbor over the summer, and stayed docked at rosario. i took a tour of moran mansion and petted deer. it was an amazing experience.