A Dolphin & Sea Lion Adventure

Posted by Dave Ogle on Sep 23, 2014 in Malibu Coastal Adventures | 0 comments We took out a cute couple on a dolphin/sea lion watching excursion off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. They chilled out on the trampoline and enjoyed a smooth ride out to the Palos Verdes area. We stopped along the way to say hi to the resident sea lions.      After finding the school of dolphin, we played with them for about an hour. The dolphin came so close a times they were almost able to touch their dorsal fins.        They wanted to get even closer so they asked if they could jump in the ocean and swim with the dolphin. With Malibu Coastal Adventures, the answer is usually always yes! Before they knew it, they had dive masks in hand and jumped into the warm Pacific Ocean. They both swam with the dolphin and shared a moment few will ever experience in their lifetime.       They both had a fantastic time and can’t wait for the next adventure. Come join...
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An Awesome Woman’s Paddleboard & Fishing Trip to Malibu

Posted by Dave Ogle on Aug 7, 2014 in Malibu Coastal Adventures | 1 comment A really fun group of women took an adventure boat trip to Malibu on a beautiful summer day. We left the harbor in the morning under clearing skies and very light wind.      About 20 minutes out of the harbor we came across a huge pod of dolphin that played with us for about 1/2 hour.           An hour later we arrived at Malibu and everyone was anxious to do some paddleboarding. After a quick paddleboard lesson, they were all out exploring the calm Pacific waters off the Malibu Pier.               They had a quick lunch in the sun on the trampoline, and then it was time for some fishing.     We caught lots of small fish but Cat, the ‘fisherwoman’ on board, wanted something bigger. All of a sudden the larger pole with a big chunk of squid on the hook started ripping line off the reel. A 30lb Bat Ray grabbed the line and took off. Cat literally pushed her friends out of the way to get to the fishing pole to fight the monster. After about a 15 minute battle, she was exhausted but the Bat Ray finally gave in.               As if that wasn’t enough action, on the way home we tossed out the tow rope and everyone took turns getting pull by the boat on the paddleboards.             They all had an awesome time, challenged themselves, and learned a lot of new skills. Super fun...
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