Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

What if I want a closer look?

Everyone marvels at the beauty, grace and majesty of the largest animals on our planet.  If approaching a whale to observe it:

• do not approach any closer than 100 yards of any whale,
• do so at a recommended max speed of six knots within 400 yards,
• leave the area as you entered, at a recommended max speed of six knots until >400 yards away from the whale.  

Remember to maintain a recommended top speed of 15 knots while transiting elsewhere.

 

1. What TIME of Year?

2. What DEPTH?

3. What SPEED?

4. What DISTANCE?

5. What’s the SOLUTION?

 

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