Do orcas bother kayakers?

Kenneth Balcomb, founder of the Center for Whale Research in the San Juan Islands, agrees that the impact of kayakers is minimal, noting that killer whales are keenly aware of their surroundings.

Do killer whales eat kayakers?

The transient orca, which roams up and down the coast are equally picky and stick to a diet of marine mammals only, showing no interest in fish, or any other creatures, including kayakers.

Where is the best place to kayak with orcas?

San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands of Washington are famous as the top orca whale watching location in the United States. The first park in the world dedicated to whale watching was created here. If you are looking for a kayak tour near Seattle, the sheltered waters of the San Juan Islands are the perfect place.

What to do if a whale approaches you?

IDLE: If a whale approaches you, shift your engine to neutral or shut down and allow the whale to pass. Don’t park in the whale’s path, even if your engine is off. If dolphins or other cetaceans are bow riding, slowly reduce your speed. LIMIT: Limit your viewing time to 30 minutes or less.

What is the best time of year to see orcas in San Juan Islands?

So, back to the question: When is the best time to see Killer whales in the San Juan Islands? Generally speaking, mid-May through mid-October. However, we can, and certainly do, see them anytime of the year. We’ve been very fortunate to have had several encounters this spring already!

Where to kayak with killer whales in BC?

Kayak with orcas in the Johnstone Strait, the BEST place in the world to observe killer whales as they feed on salmon off northern Vancouver Island. With over 25 years leading sea kayaking and whale watching tours, Sea Kayak Adventures offers incredible orca kayaking tours in British Columbia.

What did killer whales do to Russian kayakers?

This is the terrifying moment three killer whales circled a pair of Russian kayakers who had paddled half a mile out to sea. Two kayakers immediately stop paddling in the calm waters as they spot the huge orcas swimming towards them.

What do you need to know about swimming with Orca?

You will need to to be agile enough to climb up boat ladders, get into dry-suit gear, climb on and off the smaller zodiac style orca encounter boat and be able to enjoy snorkelling in cold, open water. Our certified USEA guides will teach you what you need to know about being in the water with the orca and you will be shown how to use dry-suits.

Where did the kayakers freeze in fear of the orcas?

Two kayakers immediately stop paddling in the calm waters as they spot the huge orcas swimming towards them. The nail-biting 40-second saga took place off Cape Mramorniy, on Sakhalin, an island that is almost as big as Scotland. Suddenly one lurches forward toward the boat as the kayaker shrieks in fear