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Focusing on the week ahead... This gorgeous bear

Focusing on the week ahead...

This gorgeous bear was captured on film late last summer, on a beautiful sunny day, by @kwexphoto

Interactions with the amazing wildlife in our region is a special experience for all of our guests - and for us.

Wildlife viewing is just a part of the adventure. We’ll create a custom trip for you, based on your interests.

Explore our expeditions at www.pacificyellowfin.com

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West Coast postcard. How's that for an amazing ca

West Coast postcard.

How's that for an amazing capture courtesy of Captain Colin's own phone? Taken on a trip a few years back, we take a deep breath everytime we see it. Such a fantastic experience.

We look forward to sharing our Pacific Expeditions with guests again!

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A little beautiful drone footage to take us into t

A little beautiful drone footage to take us into the evening. How peaceful does this look?

We customize our charters to each group to create magical Pacific expeditions.

Explore the options: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Orca time! Orcas & other magical wildlife are a

Orca time!

Orcas & other magical wildlife are a special part of our Desolation Sound Wilderness Expeditions.

We call it the Pacific Playground & if you keep your eyes peeled we may encounter local sea creatures like this beautiful Orca Whale & land mammals such as bears + so much more!

Explore: www.pacificyellowfin.com

📷 @kwexphoto

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#fishingfriday Always exciting to spend time view

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Always exciting to spend time viewing a gorgeous Kermode Bear aka Spirit Bear, like this beauty.

They are truly magical creatures.

For many years, the Spirit Bear was considered a legend of the Gitga’at and Kitasoo Native Peoples. Their legends told of a time when the glaciers finally receded, and it was Raven, the creator of the rainforest, who made everything green. Raven also decided to make one in ten black bears white, to remind him of the time when the world was white with snow and ice. Raven decided to set aside a special area of the world for these bears – now known as the Great Bear Rainforest. It was a remote paradise where the bears were to live in peace forever.*

*source: CBC The Nature of Things

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Sometimes when we go ashore we experience magical

Sometimes when we go ashore we experience magical scenes like this...

It's a great place to pause & put the busy world aside...just take in the sounds of the water & the woods

On all our expeditions we work to create a custom trip for you, based on your interests.

Find out more: www.pacificyellowfin.com

📷 @kwexphoto

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Starting January with a splash! Dreaming of sunny

Starting January with a splash!

Dreaming of sunny days on the water & beautiful wildlife experiences like this.

Find out more about our Desolation Sound Expedition, where - if you keep your eyes peeled - you may see local sea creatures and land mammals: bears, eagles, orca whales, humpback whales, Dall’s porpoises, Steller sea lions and Pacific white-sided dolphins.

Find out more on our site: www.pacificyellowfin.com

📷 @kaliwexler

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Cruising into 2021... Happy New Year from Captain

Cruising into 2021...

Happy New Year from Captain Colin & the crew of the Pacific Yellowfin.

Wishing you a wild & wonderful 2021 full of calm waters and unscripted adventures.

📷@kwexphoto

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We wish Chef Ben was cooking us up a feast like th

We wish Chef Ben was cooking us up a feast like this today!

Waterside dining is so great. Especially on a beautiful day like this last summer

📷 @kwexphoto

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Happy Holidays from our crew to yours. Wishing yo

Happy Holidays from our crew to yours.

Wishing you a season of happiness, hope, connection & "calm waters".

📷 @kwexphoto

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Good news! via @tavishcampbell #Repost @tavishcam

Good news!
via @tavishcampbell

#Repost @tavishcampbell

This will be the first time in my LIFE that I will watch juvenile Fraser River sockeye salmon swim through the Okisollo Channel without encountering a fish farm. I am still in shock from the recent DFO announcement regarding fish farms in the Discovery Islands and it feels like my heart is exploding open with hope for these precious fish. ❤️😭
HUGE gratitude to everyone who played a part in this, especially the Homalco, Klahoose, K’ómoks, Kwaikah, Tla’amin, We Wai Kai & Wei Wai Kum First Nations.
#fishlove

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A great catch in the Great Bear Rainforest! This

A great catch in the Great Bear Rainforest!

This bear definitely has his dinner sorted! So amazing to view this beautiful bear in its habitat.

Wildlife experiences are part of all our adventures and we love them.

Find out more on our site: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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The last of her kind. Built in 1943 as a U.S. mil

The last of her kind.

Built in 1943 as a U.S. military vessel, the Pacific Yellowfin traversed the globe, eluded detection, and stored her mysteries. After accommodating millionaires, mischief-makers and rapscallions, she makes an inspiring and wonderfully adventure-worthy vessel to enjoy your own expedition from. Today, she is owned by our charismatic storyteller, Captain Colin Griffinson

The Pacific Yellowfin’s large size, sturdy sea-kindly hull, and five watertight bulkheads make her incredibly stable.

Find out more: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Do they think we don't see them? Their camouflage

Do they think we don't see them?

Their camouflage is pretty good, and they blend well into their rocky surround, but it would be pretty difficult not to notice this gorgeous twosome that was lazing about and soaking up the sun at the end of summer 2019.

Wildlife viewings & experiences are all part of our awesome expeditions.
Learn more: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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#Repost @tavishcampbell *warning: disturbing ima

#Repost @tavishcampbell

*warning: disturbing images*
Did you know Fisheries and Oceans Canada just did a risk assessment on the impacts of Atlantic salmon fish farms in the Discovery Islands and they ignored the issue of sea lice?
One fish farm louse is enough to kill a baby wild salmon, and this is what the smolts looked like this year - does it look like a "minimal threat" to you?
Fisheries Minister Jordan will decide whether to renew the fish farm licences in the Discovery Islands by December 18 and you can inform her decision!
Please tell her what you think at the link in my bio!!!
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Captain Colin looking relaxed in this photo by @kw

Captain Colin looking relaxed in this photo by @kwexphoto.

He's our resident storyteller and holds a deep affection for wooden vessels, the open ocean, and the unique experiences he has come to be privy to when immersing himself in a combination of the two.

An explorer at heart, with over five decades of sailing expertise, he’s available to impart seafaring wisdom, share insightful stories, and instigate a laugh or two from adults and children alike.

Like all of us he looks forward to taking guests out again on PYF expeditions.

Learn more about our crew: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Bears in the mist... Taken on one of our expediti

Bears in the mist...

Taken on one of our expeditions to the Great Bear Rainforest a few years ago. We were happy to share some time with this beautiful bear, despite the rainy, misty weather.

Find out about our expeditions to the Great Bear Rainforest & Desolation Sound: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Reflecting on sunny days on the water... If the s

Reflecting on sunny days on the water...

If the sea could speak, it would tell tales of The Pacific Yellowfin. Consider our lovingly restored historical yacht as your personal floating wilderness resort. Her traditional, gleaming wood creates a welcoming lodge-style environment. Relaxing quarters paired with modern amenities and the Pacific Yellowfin’s stable cruising design ensures you’ll explore our breathtaking destinations in comfort and style.

Find out more about us & our expeditions: www.pacificyellowfin.com

📷 @kwexphoto

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Jumping into the week with this amazing Orca! We

Jumping into the week with this amazing Orca!

We can't believe this is the first week of December. It seems just weeks ago (it was actually August!) that we were out on the water with @kwexphoto who took this wonderful shot.

A few fun facts about orcas*

~aka killer whales or blackfish

~ Males typically range from 6 to 8 metres in length and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes. Females are smaller, generally ranging from 5 to 7 metres in length and weighing about 3 to 4 tonnes.

~They can swim at speeds up to and above 30 knots (56km/hr)!

And we love seeing them!

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*Bcwhales.org

On Fridays we go fishing...or at least the bears d

On Fridays we go fishing...or at least the bears do...

This beautiful creature was caught in the act last year, on one of our expeditions. Always a thrill to experience.

Find our more about our adventures: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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We don't like to "drone" on & on about how beautif

We don't like to "drone" on & on about how beautiful our part of the world is, but it really is magical...as evidenced by this little drone video taken last year. So lush & peaceful.

Learn more about our routes & expeditions: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Creative cooking with our wonderful chef @nfa.bart

Creative cooking with our wonderful chef @nfa.barter

Always local, fresh & delicious.

Thanks @kwexphoto for capturing him in action. Mouthwatering!

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A remote beach fire cookout featuring local free range, organic and freshly harvested ingredients. Special thanks to talented chef @nfa.barter for this unforgettable feast on perhaps one of the warmest days this summer north of the Discovery Islands archipelago.

Swipe to see more... 🤤

On assignment with @pacificyellowfincharters

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Cruising through our weekend... like this gorgeous

Cruising through our weekend...
like this gorgeous Orca Whale photographed by @kwexphoto earlier this year while onboard with us.

These whales are truly one of nature's most magnificent creations. Magical creatures.

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Just another day in paradise! #TBT Water, whales,

Just another day in paradise! #TBT

Water, whales, wilderness & the PYF

Drone footage from 2018. What a great day that was.

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Peek-a-bear How gorgeous is this bear? Calmly & r

Peek-a-bear

How gorgeous is this bear? Calmly & regally posed against the lush green of the forest.

Such a beautiful shot captured by photographer @kwexphoto this summer while on assignment with us.

Wildlife viewing is an integral part of all our trips.

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Wow! When out on our expeditions we sometimes hav

Wow!

When out on our expeditions we sometimes have encounters like this - up close & personal. The whales swim up near to the boat (sometimes very close!) & they give us amazing & unforgettable experiences like this. Awesome creatures.

Find out more about our trips www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Getting close to the "tail end" of the week. Some

Getting close to the "tail end" of the week.

Sometimes the whales just give us glimpses - of their heads, or fins - or their magnificent tails - like this one.

It's always a thrill!
& even better when we capture a shot like this one from @kwexphoto

Find out more about our expeditions at www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Beautiful British Columbia The dense rich colours

Beautiful British Columbia

The dense rich colours of the BC wilderness make a gorgeous "backdrop" for the PYF & we love this image captured by @kwexphoto

We love cruising around in our corner of the province & can't wait to share the experience & welcome guests again!

Our website has details on our expeditions: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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What a feast! Part of the Pacific Yellowfin magi

What a feast!

Part of the Pacific Yellowfin magic is the cuisine skillfully prepared by Chef Ben.

Fresh, local, authentically west coast & mouth-wateringly good

Ben Barter is our Head Chef & Sommelier & hails from Salt Spring Island, BC.

Ben bridges international culinary knowledge with his love of home & hyper-local ingredients to create impressive foodie fusions.

Meet the rest of our crew: www.pacificyellowfin.com

@nfa.barter

Gorgeous photo by @kwexphoto

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A whale of a welcome... There are parts of our jo

A whale of a welcome...

There are parts of our journeys where the whales come by to say hello to us! It's magic!

Can't beat that gorgeous "backdrop" either.

If you want a unique wildlife experience & you love the water, explore our expeditions: www.pacificyellowfin.com

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Sitting pretty amongst the tree tops... How beaut

Sitting pretty amongst the tree tops...

How beautiful are these eagles?

We love the misty fog in this image from @kwexphoto taken earlier this year.

About as "spooky" as we get.

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#TBT to 2018 The Great Bear Rainforest where we h

#TBT to 2018

The Great Bear Rainforest where we had the opportunity to observe (from a safe distance) this beautiful family of bears.

They weren't bothered by us at all as we watched them munching away.

Always such a joy & privilege to view the magical wildlife in our part of the world.

www.pacificyellowfin.com

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