Just had the most magical afternoon on Port Phillip Bay today. Headed out of Brighton Beach around 3:30 this afternoon, and notice alot of people pointing out into the water. Within minutes of being on the water I was surrounded by 8 dolphins. 6 adults and 2 smaller ones. It was my first experience with wild dolphins and could not believe how alive you feel once you see then up so close. The water was a little cloudy so it wasn't till the last moment that you realize that they are under your board. To see the young ones swim up to you and roll on their side to take a better look at me is a moment I will never forget. All I could think of is where the hell is DJ's camera when you need it. Also swimming with this pod was a rather large seal that was putting on a bit of a show as he would proudly display his catch of fish each time he surfaced. I was lucky enough to have about 20 minutes of these wonderful creatures all to myself before we parted company. I was buzzing on the paddle in and still now as I type. When work gets you down its these small moments that make it all worth while. Cheers

Dolphins are RAD! I had a little encounter at Crunchies but nothing like this or DJ's experience.

The heads crossing is easy doable, but timing with tides needs to be spot on. We used to windsurf at Corsair/Quarantine and sail across from Pt Lonsdale. The tides can be gnarly especially if the difference between low and high is big.

That's excellent Hoagie..

It looked like a classic day as I watched out the window from work..

I should have gone down after work because the sky cleared and there was zero wind.

Welcome to the Breeze Hoagie.. I'll give you a call next time we do a down winder.. It'd be great to have you come along with us.

I have heaps more pictures of that Barwin dolphin because I just kept clicking away the whole time.. I like this one as he turns to check out the Kialoa..

DJ

Managed to take a video of a big ray in Shallow Inlet last summer while paddling with some friends. Just set the Olympus going and shoved it under water!

Wonderful gentle creatures, if you don't hassle them......

Fantastic clear shots JB Mel, to upload a video you have to go through the whole deal of starting a YouTube account (free) then cut and paste the URL (on the right hand side of the video when watching within YouTube and paste that link into the body of the message you are writing on this forum.
It's easy once you have got the account started.

Great pics....everytime something cool happens I don't have my camera with me. I was paddling a few 100 yards offshore and had a humpback whale surface 20 feet away and blow....smelled like fish....also scared the crap out of me for a sec. Was very glad it didn't start tail slapping or something while I was that close.

Did you see this pic of Lummers sharing a wave with a Seal !