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| [[:bellingham_water_trails_map|Bellingham Water Trails Map.pdf]] | [[:bellingham_water_trails_map|Bellingham Water Trails Map.pdf]] | ||
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| - | **[[:bellingham_wide_area_conditions|Bellingham Wide Area Conditions ]]** tide, winds, weather, webcams | ||
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| - | TCSurfski interview with Bellinghamster Reivers Dustin about creating a paddling community with Bellingham as an example. (excellent interview, but if you find Reivers' and Nick's delivery a bit slow you can speed up the playback (1.5X may be enough, 3X is probably too much)) [[http://tcsurfski.com/2021/05/03/ppp-episode-35-bellingham-downwind-and-creating-a-paddling-community/|Intro]] | + | **TCSurfski interview** with Bellinghamster **Reivers Dustin** about **creating a paddling community** with **Bellingham** as an example. (excellent interview, but if you find Reivers' and Nick's delivery a bit slow you can speed up the playback (1.5X may be enough, 2X is probably too much)) [[http://tcsurfski.com/2021/05/03/ppp-episode-35-bellingham-downwind-and-creating-a-paddling-community/|Intro]] |
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| + | ===== Conditions ===== | ||
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| + | * **[[:bellingham_wide_area_conditions|Bellingham Wide Area Conditions ]]** tide, winds, weather, webcams | ||
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| ===== Downwinders ===== | ===== Downwinders ===== | ||
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| What is a [[:terminology#downwind|Downwinder]] ? | What is a [[:terminology#downwind|Downwinder]] ? | ||
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| + | ==== Bellingham ==== | ||
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| + | * **[[:bellingham_bay_downwinders|Bellingham Bay]]** | ||
| + | * **[[:lake_whatcom|]]** can also be good for downwinding (and safer than the Bay as long as the water is not too cold) when the wind is strong | ||
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| + | **Bellingham Bay Downwinding**</WRAP> | ||
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| ==== South of Bellingham ==== | ==== South of Bellingham ==== | ||
| - | * **[[:jetty_island|Jetty Island, Everett, WA ]]**A good place for laps. | ||
| * **[[:camano_island|Camano Island ]]**A good south wind and an ebb tide can stack the waves up nicely on both the west and east side, while north winds may work better on the west side. | * **[[:camano_island|Camano Island ]]**A good south wind and an ebb tide can stack the waves up nicely on both the west and east side, while north winds may work better on the west side. | ||
| + | * **[[:jetty_island|Jetty Island, Everett, WA ]]**A good place for laps. | ||
| * **[[:whidbey_island|]]**…( with **[[:tidalrace:deception_pass|]]**) | * **[[:whidbey_island|]]**…( with **[[:tidalrace:deception_pass|]]**) | ||
| * **[[:puget_sound#downwinding_in_puget_sound|Downwinding in Puget Sound]]** (talking about farther south, [[:seattle|Seattle area]], etc.) | * **[[:puget_sound#downwinding_in_puget_sound|Downwinding in Puget Sound]]** (talking about farther south, [[:seattle|Seattle area]], etc.) | ||
| - | ==== Bellingham ==== | + | * **[[:hood_river_columbia_gorge|The ]]** **[[:hood_river_columbia_gorge|Gorge ]]**The Columbia River Gorge and Hood River are about a 5-6 hr drive south from Bellingham |
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| - | * **[[:bellingham_bay_downwinders|Bellingham Bay]]** | ||
| - | * **[[:lake_whatcom|]]** can also be good for downwinding (and safer than the Bay as long as the water is not too cold) when the wind is strong | ||
| ==== North of Bellingham ==== | ==== North of Bellingham ==== | ||
| - | * **Lummi Bay**<WRAP indent> A strong south wind coming up Hale's Passage (between Lummi Island and mainland) can produce a great 10 mile run from the Lummi Ferry to Gulf Rd Beach. Don't leave any valuables in shuttle vehicles left at Gulf Rd. **[[:sandy_point|Sandy Point Conversation ]]**Sandy Point is the peninsula at the north end of Lummi Bay, just south of Neptune Beach. If you go farther north - stay away from refinery docks. [[https://tempestwx.com/station/19577/|Neptune Beach Weather]] </WRAP> | + | * **Lummi Bay** |
| + | * A strong south wind coming up Hale's Passage (between Lummi Island and mainland) can produce a great 10 mile run from the Lummi Ferry to Gulf Rd Beach. Don't leave any valuables in shuttle vehicles left at Gulf Rd. **[[:sandy_point|Sandy Point Conversation ]]**Sandy Point is the peninsula at the north end of Lummi Bay, just south of Neptune Beach. If you go farther north - stay away from refinery docks. | ||
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/100001254739805/videos/923365001604005/|Downwinding video]] (facebook) | ||
| + | * [[https://tempestwx.com/station/19577/|Neptune Beach Weather]] | ||
| * **[[:birch_bay|Birch Bay ]]**The long fetch coming from the west and northwest can provide surfable waves, ocean sized swell coming from the Strait of Georgia, and downwind laps. | * **[[:birch_bay|Birch Bay ]]**The long fetch coming from the west and northwest can provide surfable waves, ocean sized swell coming from the Strait of Georgia, and downwind laps. | ||
| * **[[:vancouver|Vancouver, BC]]**, an hour away if you are traveling to/from Bellingham with a [[https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/blaine-nexus-office-appointments-readily-available|Nexus Pass]], or there may be a much greater delay at the border when it is busy - as it is on most weekends. Vancouver's options include **[[:tidalrace:ambleside|Ambleside Surf Laps ]]**- first class tidal race surfing when it is firing. | * **[[:vancouver|Vancouver, BC]]**, an hour away if you are traveling to/from Bellingham with a [[https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/blaine-nexus-office-appointments-readily-available|Nexus Pass]], or there may be a much greater delay at the border when it is busy - as it is on most weekends. Vancouver's options include **[[:tidalrace:ambleside|Ambleside Surf Laps ]]**- first class tidal race surfing when it is firing. | ||
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| ==== Videos ==== | ==== Videos ==== | ||
| * [[:bellingham_bay_downwind_videos|]] | * [[:bellingham_bay_downwind_videos|]] | ||
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| + | ===== Surf ===== | ||
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| + | Bellingham is not really known for surf because it is completely protected from ocean swell, but occassionally when there is very strong wind there can be some noticeable surf at Marine Park ([[https://youtu.be/XmEBifLrTIU|video]]) or at the [[:bham_bay_launches#upper_bay|north end of the bay]] at places like Squalicum Beach. | ||
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| * [[https://www.primebellingham.com/|Prime Sports Institute]] Kerry and her team are there to coach you to better performance or help you recover from an injury. | * [[https://www.primebellingham.com/|Prime Sports Institute]] Kerry and her team are there to coach you to better performance or help you recover from an injury. | ||
| - | * [[https://www.corephysiopt.com/|CorePhysio]] Top physical therapists that get athletes. Sarah Paxon is amazing, but all their staff is excellent. | + | * [[https://www.corephysiopt.com/|CorePhysio]] "Top physical therapists that get athletes. Sarah Paxon is amazing, but all their staff is excellent." |
| + | * Lindsay Kizinkewich [[https://www.precisionbellingham.com/|Precision PT]] PT work in association with Prime (same building) | ||
| * Michael Hill DC, CCSP chiropractic and sports rehab [[http://performancehealthnw.com/|Performance Health NW]] | * Michael Hill DC, CCSP chiropractic and sports rehab [[http://performancehealthnw.com/|Performance Health NW]] | ||
| * Brad Jones [[http://rolfingbellingham.com/|Rolfing]] | * Brad Jones [[http://rolfingbellingham.com/|Rolfing]] | ||
| * Carolyn Watson [[http://www.biomechanix.com/apps/mindbody/staff|CoreKinetics/BioMechanix]] Pilates/Acupuncture | * Carolyn Watson [[http://www.biomechanix.com/apps/mindbody/staff|CoreKinetics/BioMechanix]] Pilates/Acupuncture | ||
| - | * Bellingham Area [[:rotator_cuffs_1_19_2017|Shoulder Specialists]] | + | * **Local Shoulder Specialists?** |
| + | * [[:rotator_cuffs_1_19_2017|Rotator Cuff Help 1/19/2017]] | ||
| + | * [[:shoulder_pros_5_5_2025|Local Professional Help for Shoulder Impingement 5/5/2025]] | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| ==== Surfski & Sprint Kayak ==== | ==== Surfski & Sprint Kayak ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers|Whatcom Paddlers]] - is a loose "confederation" of individuals with a wide variety of interests and personalities drawn together for conversations about their shared love of paddling - with an emphasis on racing and downwinding. While basically an online discussion group started by a nucleus of paddlers in Bellingham, WA., pods of the group sometimes effectively act together when they wish or need to represent their common concern, interest, and passion for the delight and freedom of human-propelled watercraft. | + | * [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers|Whatcom Paddlers]] - is a loose "confederation" of individuals with a wide variety of interests and personalities drawn together for conversations about their shared love of paddling - with an emphasis on racing and downwinding. While basically an online discussion group started by a nucleus of paddlers in Bellingham, WA., pods of the group sometimes effectively act together when they wish or need to represent their common concern, interest, and passion for the delight and freedom of human-propelled watercraft. See also [[:bellngham_surfski_godfather|]] |
| - | * [[https://www.bellinghamcanoekayak.org/|B'ham Canoe Kayak Sprint Team]] youth sprint kayak team. Although their primary focus is flatwater sprinting in ultra tippy sprint kayaks, these kids have long been encouraged to try various other kinds of paddling, particularly surfskis and downwinding. The 15-18 yr age group women's world champion in downwind surfskiing for 2019, Ana Swetish, trained, raced and thrived with this team that practices on Lake Padden. | + | * [[https://www.bellinghamcanoekayak.org/|B'ham Canoe Kayak Sprint Team]] youth sprint kayak team. Although their primary focus is flatwater sprinting in ultra tippy sprint kayaks, these kids have long been encouraged to try various other kinds of paddling, particularly surfskis and downwinding. The 15-18 yr age group women's world champion in downwind surfskiing for 2019, **Ana Swetish**, trained, raced and thrived with this team that practices on Lake Padden. |
| * [[:stories:bckst_start|BCKST Startup & Regatta Announcement 2013]] | * [[:stories:bckst_start|BCKST Startup & Regatta Announcement 2013]] | ||
| * [[:races:us_sprint_nationals|Sprint Nationals]] | * [[:races:us_sprint_nationals|Sprint Nationals]] | ||
| * [[http://www.soundrowers.org/|Sound Rowers]] - Pac Northwest club with a very active racing calendar supporting rowers, surfskiers, OCers, SUPs, etc. | * [[http://www.soundrowers.org/|Sound Rowers]] - Pac Northwest club with a very active racing calendar supporting rowers, surfskiers, OCers, SUPs, etc. | ||
| - | ==== Outrigger ==== | + | ==== Outrigger/Canoes ==== |
| - | * **Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers** | + | * **Native American Canoes ** (and other canoe types) |
| - | * [[https://www.bbop.us/|Website]] | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/Autumn-Rose-Canoe-Club-108621519174276/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARBd0dYp_zDyjoAZmWBm8IHt6nhcGKMLCB87_Gg_US0F52nWRg86eoXRjdEIiNPThz-Trn_U7YDHvmmg&hc_ref=ARR8iilBB21Hl20RT4E1Qo5SKoY2KWdqx34rOTZgA0Ae8BaOUvHEr_5H3VKf9JG4szQ&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARAFAyDepuNg1VbTHFGzm_JMq0_Io4O1jqHL2xL5UUT7qkPYmfIp361SnNiCmvO8B0miO_AMd9G0iXlVcn7Sqyy2mK0aPHQii6yQmonNGIK6uaEWAcvjyBZNztTohEwcnNta_aCGuNzMU7CCYklIiGS_dt2ePUQUtZycKVkTaCG_Xwt9mLSY7Qm5aSnbGlV1_VR-5l3V1zqcb82eL-he1j_rVdcAa-0q7_0n0lSb0z-duIDBWilOiktICdJzC89aLlEw-P1ka9YVw2cTRyqFd0vUdMG1LxYnwtqaYZ8K0VJG4AFx0JYOauTFuEN2EJeYKSvflO8HldudUt-ndevxcf_ziQ|Autumn Rose Canoe Club]] |
| - | * [[https://www.bbop.us/youth-program|Youth Program]] | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/RikkoleCree/|Rikkole Cree Canoe Club]] (facebook) [[https://vimeo.com/901699057|video about club]] |
| - | * [[:races:bbop_startup|Origins]] | + | * **Outrigger Clubs** |
| - | * [[http://www.kaipanaoutrigger.com/about-us/|Kai Pana Outrigger Club]] | + | * **Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers** |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/Autumn-Rose-Canoe-Club-108621519174276/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARBd0dYp_zDyjoAZmWBm8IHt6nhcGKMLCB87_Gg_US0F52nWRg86eoXRjdEIiNPThz-Trn_U7YDHvmmg&hc_ref=ARR8iilBB21Hl20RT4E1Qo5SKoY2KWdqx34rOTZgA0Ae8BaOUvHEr_5H3VKf9JG4szQ&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARAFAyDepuNg1VbTHFGzm_JMq0_Io4O1jqHL2xL5UUT7qkPYmfIp361SnNiCmvO8B0miO_AMd9G0iXlVcn7Sqyy2mK0aPHQii6yQmonNGIK6uaEWAcvjyBZNztTohEwcnNta_aCGuNzMU7CCYklIiGS_dt2ePUQUtZycKVkTaCG_Xwt9mLSY7Qm5aSnbGlV1_VR-5l3V1zqcb82eL-he1j_rVdcAa-0q7_0n0lSb0z-duIDBWilOiktICdJzC89aLlEw-P1ka9YVw2cTRyqFd0vUdMG1LxYnwtqaYZ8K0VJG4AFx0JYOauTFuEN2EJeYKSvflO8HldudUt-ndevxcf_ziQ|Autumn Rose Canoe Club]] | + | * [[https://www.bbop.us/|Website]] |
| + | * [[https://www.bbop.us/youth-program|Youth Program]] | ||
| + | * [[:races:bbop_startup|Origins]] | ||
| + | * [[http://www.kaipanaoutrigger.com/about-us/|Kai Pana Outrigger Club]] | ||
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| ==== Sprint Kayak ==== | ==== Sprint Kayak ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.bellinghamcanoekayak.org/|Bellingham Sprint Canoe and Kayak Club]] listed above for youngster training - bantams → juniors (through the year kids turn 18). | + | * [[https://www.bellinghamcanoekayak.org/|Bellingham Sprint Canoe and Kayak Club]] listed above for youngster training - bantams → juniors (through the year kids turn 18). The club has been very successful in regional and national competitions and club alumni have gone on to great international success (Jonas Ecker, Ana Swetish). |
| ==== Surfski/Downwind ==== | ==== Surfski/Downwind ==== | ||
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| * [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Rentals & Beginner Lessons. Granary Building next to Waypoint Park | * [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Rentals & Beginner Lessons. Granary Building next to Waypoint Park | ||
| - | ==== OC ==== | + | ==== OC/Canoe ==== |
| - | * [[:bellingham#outrigger|Local outrigger clubs]] provide OC coaching and youth training | + | * [[:bellingham#outriggercanoes|Local Canoe Clubs]] provide OC coaching and youth training |
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| [Many of the local dealers may be reached through the [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers|Whatcom Paddler's listserv]]. They are free to post their contact info here.] | [Many of the local dealers may be reached through the [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers|Whatcom Paddler's listserv]]. They are free to post their contact info here.] | ||
| + | * **Paddling Accessories** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.kitepaddlesurf.com/|Bellingham Kite Paddle Surf]] Wetsuits, Gloves, Booties, PFDs (Vaikobi dealer), OC & SUP paddles, changing mats & ponchos, Garmin | ||
| + | * [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park; Paddling clothing and gear, Jantex & Epic wing paddles, ZRE Canoe paddles | ||
| * **Surfskis** | * **Surfskis** | ||
| * **Carbonology Sport - [[https://sitontopkayak.com/product-category/kayaks/|Sitontoppros ]]**sells primarily recreational sit on top kayaks, but they do sell the beginner model surfski from Carbonology Sport - the "[[https://carbonologysport.com/product/cruze-surfski/|Cruze]]", and the upper beginner model Carbonology Sport [[https://carbonologysport.com/product/boost-surfski/|Boost]] | * **Carbonology Sport - [[https://sitontopkayak.com/product-category/kayaks/|Sitontoppros ]]**sells primarily recreational sit on top kayaks, but they do sell the beginner model surfski from Carbonology Sport - the "[[https://carbonologysport.com/product/cruze-surfski/|Cruze]]", and the upper beginner model Carbonology Sport [[https://carbonologysport.com/product/boost-surfski/|Boost]] | ||
| - | * **Epic** - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite) | + | * **Epic** - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite), & some paddling accessories |
| - | * **Fenn, Carbonology Sport ** ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - David (DJ) Jacobson dnjacobson79@yahoo.com, Ana Swetish 360.306.4191 | + | * **Fenn, Carbonology Sport ** ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - Ana Swetish 360.306.4191 |
| - | * **Nelo** - Simon Brownlie fennmako@yahoo.com | + | * **Nelo** [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park |
| - | * **Nordic Kayak ** ([[https://www.nordickayaksusa.com/|nordickayaksusa]])** | + | * **Nordic Kayak ** ([[https://www.nordickayaksusa.com/|nordickayaksusa]])[[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park |
| - | - **Wilson Reavley (wilson.reavley@gmail.com) has NK demo boats in Bellingham | + | |
| * **Think** - Jamie Klein wildhills@yahoo.com | * **Think** - Jamie Klein wildhills@yahoo.com | ||
| * **Farther Away From Bellingham** | * **Farther Away From Bellingham** | ||
| * **Vancouver, BC** | * **Vancouver, BC** | ||
| * **Epic, Think ** [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/|Coast Outdoors]] (sales), [[https://www.deepcovekayak.com/|Deep Cove Kayak]] (rental) in Vancouver | * **Epic, Think ** [[https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/|Coast Outdoors]] (sales), [[https://www.deepcovekayak.com/|Deep Cove Kayak]] (rental) in Vancouver | ||
| - | * **Hood River** | + | * **Hood River/Columbia River Gorge** |
| - | * [[:hood_river_columbia_gorge#surfskispaddling_gear_rentbuy|Surfski, OC, Accessories]] (Epic, Fenn, Carbonology Sport, Nelo, Nordic Kayak, Outrigger Zone) | + | * [[:hood_river_columbia_gorge#surfskispaddling_gear_rentbuy|Surfski, OC, Accessories]] (Epic, Fenn, Carbonology Sport, Nelo, Nordic Kayak, Outrigger Zone, Stellar) |
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| [[:rental|General Rental Advice]] | [[:rental|General Rental Advice]] | ||
| - | In recent past there were surfski rental businesses in Bellingham. But as of 2023 check with [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] for Epic surfski rental options. Or you might be able to work something out with one of the local paddlers…(vacation swap - exchange for use of yours?). Get a membership on [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers/|Whatcom paddlers]] then post your request. | + | In recent past there were no surfski rental businesses in Bellingham. But as of 2023 check with [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] for Epic surfski rental options. Or you might be able to work something out with one of the local paddlers…(vacation swap - exchange for use of yours?). Get a membership on [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers/|Whatcom paddlers]] then post your request. |
| * **Epic** - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite) | * **Epic** - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite) | ||
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| * Interactive [[https://webapp.navionics.com/|Navigational Chart]] (may open up with an intial view of whereever you are) | * Interactive [[https://webapp.navionics.com/|Navigational Chart]] (may open up with an intial view of whereever you are) | ||
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| + | ===== Wildlife ===== | ||
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| + | * [[:bham_puget_sound_critters|Bellingham Marine Critters]] | ||
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| - | Stoked on Paddling in Bellingham | + | <WRAP centeralign> |
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| + | {{:wildlife:sealions.jpeg?direct&402x359|sealions.jpeg}} | ||
| - | {{vimeo>210348092}} | + | sea lions photo:? |
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