Sea lion chases sailboat near Seattle
Sep 5 2012 in Currents by Deborah Bach
Really, does the novelty of seeing sea lions, harbor seals or porpoises swimming alongside your boat ever wear off? I don’t think so.
Three Sheets reader Frederick Savoye filmed this playful sea lion as he chased Savoye and family’s 40.5 Hunter, Pardon My French, while they crossed Puget Sound heading to Blake Island on the Labor Day weekend.
The sea lion followed the boat for at least 10 minutes, Frederick said, swimming under it and playing around the stern and bow. What a treat. Thanks for sharing!
jonathan said on September 5, 2012
isn’t that your basic Harbor Seal? It sure looks like one.
Deborah Bach said on September 5, 2012
They’re so cute I would probably just hand the salmon over.
Dave Calhoun said on September 5, 2012
They follow all the recreational fishermen around waiting to snatch that hard won salmon off your hook. Ask me how I know this!