The vessel “Chinook Spirit” passed at high speed through the Reserve, maneuvered unnecessarily in the main current channel and blasted its horn while in close proximity to harbour seals.
Three OBMG boats were found to be fishing in the Reserve through the day. Pedder Bay Marina was notified of each incident and sent a staff member to intercept the vessels.
Blasting occurred at DND Rocky Point today. Numerous blasts were heard throughout the day including several spaced at intervals less than 10 minutes apart. Some sets of detonations also occurred in series of three. This activity does not conform to the guidelines laid out on the RR website.
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A small zodiac with 3 persons on board approached within 100 metres to sealions on the NE haulout.
A small zodiac with two gentlemen on board was found to be fishing near West Race. The station vessel was launched and the Eco-Guardian communicated the RCA rules. The gentlemen were unaware of the rules. They also informed the Eco-Guardian that they had dropped a crab pot near West Race but had subsequently lost it as their line was too short. There were 0 visitors to the island today.
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Orca: 6
The vessel “Draggin’ Balls” passed at high speed E to W through the Reserve.
The MV Eaglewing of Eagle Wing Tours entered the Reserve while orcas were active within the Reserve.
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A small zodiac passed at high speed through the channel between North Race and Middle Race. There were 0 visitors to the island today.
Ecotour boats: 25, Pleasure boats 5
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The vessel “Chinook Spirit” passed at high speed through the Reserve, maneuvered unnecessarily in the main current channel and approached close to sea lions on Middle Rock.
Vessels
| Pleasure: 3 | Eco-Tour: 10 | Diving: 1 | Total: 14 |
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The vessel Sondrah-Leah passed at high speed E to W through the Reserve.
The Reserve has had the greatest abundance of Pelagic cormorants that I [Ryan] have seen in my 3 years here. The NW corner of Great Race is coated in guano and is a very different sight and smell! From 1/3 to 1/2 of the Pelagics are adult in beautiful breeding plumage. Adam and I have noted groups of 50 or more feeding in the channel between Great Race and Middle Rocks (photos on file). Abundance peaked early this week at ~120 individuals. There are a few Brandt\’s around and equal numbers of juvenile and adult Double-crested (~20).
The vessel “Servus”, license 14K3162 passed E to W through the Reserve at high speed. There were 0 visitors to the island today.
A OBMG (Oak Bay Marine group) rental boat was found fishing in the main current channel. The Eco-Guardians were able to communicate the RCA rules and the vessel departed.