Orca attack map (Portugal/Spain/Gib)

[cherod]

Well since you so graciously offer an apology i will graciously accept it , tho am not quite sure what the “ so sanguine “ comes from , seems to me that you are jumping to false conclusions , again , yes if i was down that way i would certainly be concerned , and would be taking precautions , who wouldnt be , but that does not mean i would be taking your “ were eyeing me as their nxt dinner “ attitude .

 

[webcraft]

Well since you so graciously offer an apology i will graciously accept it , tho am not quite sure what the “ so sanguine “ comes from , seems to me that you are jumping to false conclusions , again , yes if i was down that way i would certainly be concerned , and would be taking precautions , who wouldnt be , but that does not mean i would be taking your “ were eyeing me as their nxt dinner “ attitude .

Out of curiosity, what precautions would you take?

I am hoping, perhaps forlornly, that long keels with attached rudders are not so much of a target - most if not all of the molested boats seem to be fin and skeg or spade rudder, would be nice to know if this is the case or not.

- W

 

[nortada]

Out of curiosity, what precautions would you take?

I am hoping, perhaps forlornly, that long keels with attached rudders are not so much of a target - most if not all of the molested boats seem to be fin and skeg or spade rudder, would be nice to know if this is the case or not.

- W

Seems to have got quieter of late.

 

[lusitano]

Seems to have got quieter of late.

Chasing the Tuna oop north maybe ?

Figure 1a. Northern feeding migration pattern of North Atlantic tuna in...

 

[rib]

Chasing the Tuna oop north maybe ?

Figure 1a. Northern feeding migration pattern of North Atlantic tuna in...

Wow didn't realise they went that far north... Learn something everyday lol

 

[capnsensible]

Ive been fortunate enough to to sail that area around Cape Trafalgar scores of times. If anyone wants any tips on getting from the Algarve/ Cadiz/ Trafalgar/Barbatte/Tarifa/Gib, give me a shout. ?

I'm quite familiar with the inshore routing.

 

[Graham376]

Just been chatting to one of the local charter boat skippers, says he knows someone who was "attacked". Evidently the guy went astern pretty quickly and they went away after a few minutes, his theory was they would be too close to the prop if trying to nibble the rudder when he went astern.

 

[Beneteau381]

Seems to have got quieter of late.

Mate in Gub, just told me an attack off Europa point, no more info though.

 

[capnsensible]

Mate in Gub, just told me an attack off Europa point, no more info though.

Will ask Dolphin Adventure people. Friends of ours. ?

 

[cherod]

Out of curiosity, what precautions would you take?

I am hoping, perhaps forlornly, that long keels with attached rudders are not so much of a target - most if not all of the molested boats seem to be fin and skeg or spade rudder, would be nice to know if this is the case or not.

- W

interestingly in the case with the catamaran the whales seemed to be more interested in the towed dingy , that may be one type of precausion ,, another which i had thot of was , as mentioned in the later post , to go astern , in my own case ( i hope to be in the area nxt year ) i have the added worry / concern of a hollow keel , if it were to be " nibbled " it may cause a serious leak ,, i had thot of going astern or at least keeping the prop turning , i wonder if the whales might loose some interest if they were to get their nose cought in a prop , !! another " precaution " could be to hang a few lengths of chain off the stern in the area immediatly aft of the rudder , again some 1/2 inch galvy in the teeth might also dampen their enthusiasim , ( all a bit speculative . dont know if anyone has tried any of that )

 

[webcraft]

interestingly in the case with the catamaran the whales seemed to be more interested in the towed dingy , that may be one type of precausion ,, another which i had thot of was , as mentioned in the later post , to go astern , in my own case ( i hope to be in the area nxt year ) i have the added worry / concern of a hollow keel , if it were to be " nibbled " it may cause a serious leak ,, i had thot of going astern or at least keeping the prop turning , i wonder if the whales might loose some interest if they were to get their nose cought in a prop , !! another " precaution " could be to hang a few lengths of chain off the stern in the area immediatly aft of the rudder , again some 1/2 inch galvy in the teeth might also dampen their enthusiasim , ( all a bit speculative . dont know if anyone has tried any of that )

Some interesting ideas here. I know some people reckon Orcas are smarter than us, but surely it is not beyond us to come up with a solution/defence?

- W

 

[Beneteau381]

Will ask Dolphin Adventure people. Friends of ours. ?

Mate left Gib this morning, rounded Trafalgar outside exclusion zone, no issues

 

[Beneteau381]

Some interesting ideas here. I know some people reckon Orcas are smarter than us, but surely it is not beyond us to come up with a solution/defence?

- W

Pump toilet with some noxious liquid in ?

 

[SaltIre]

Out of curiosity, what precautions would you take?

I am hoping, perhaps forlornly, that long keels with attached rudders are not so much of a target - most if not all of the molested boats seem to be fin and skeg or spade rudder, would be nice to know if this is the case or not.

- W

This?

 

[RobbieW]

This?

I thought the idea was to frighten them off, not fascinate them and get them closer

 

[capnsensible]

Mate left Gib this morning, rounded Trafalgar outside exclusion zone, no issues

Dolphin Adventure back doing several trips a day. No reports in the eastern end of the Straits but they are well aware of what's happening around Trafalgar. They are a part of the cetacean reporting groups and have a marine biologist on their staff.
Great to be able to chat with people that are involved! ??

 

[Graham376]

Apologies if this video has already been shown, according to the notes 2 other boats were attacked that day, one of which capsized - (256) Killer whales (Orcas) damage 36ft sailboat near Gibraltar (06.2021) - YouTube

 

[cherod]

Apologies if this video has already been shown, according to the notes 2 other boats were attacked that day, one of which capsized - (256) Killer whales (Orcas) damage 36ft sailboat near Gibraltar (06.2021) - YouTube

the follow on vid is very interesting, with some more interesting comments .

 

[Graham376]

the follow on vid is very interesting, with some more interesting comments .

Got a link? Didn't see that.

 

[cherod]

cant do links , but this is it ( rather a long title ) " Our delivery yacht had a serious interaction with a large pod of orcas " , by Martin Evans .