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jorluivil · 10-27-2015, 01:33 PM

Humpback whale collides with sailboat off Redondo Beach

October 26, 2015 by Pete Thomas

Humpback whale fluke within touching distance in this video screen grab.

Four people aboard a 35-foot sailboat received the thrill of a lifetime Saturday off Redondo Beach, California, when a humpback whale surfaced suddenly only a few feet from their boat, and struck the vessel before diving.

The accompanying video clip, although it lasts only 11 seconds, captures the remarkable closeness of the encounter, involving a large cetacean that might have been as surprised as the boaters.
“Oh my god!” one of them exclaims, as the whale passes beneath the boat.

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The clip was posted to the Salacious Travels Facebook page by Danielle Villarreal, who wrote:

“Even though we’re back in the States our adventures continue. Since we’ve been back we’ve been staying with my mom and stepdad in Redondo Beach. Today we took the boat out and a humpback whale collided with us.”

Villarreal later returned a message confirming that the whale collided with the boat just as her boyfriend, John Paul Hayes, was reaching into the cooler. “My mom and I thought we were going to go flying into the water,” Villarreal said. “My stepdad tried to put the boat into reverse when it breached, but the whale was faster.”

The clip was viewed by the American Cetacean Society’s Los Angeles chapter, which posted its reaction on Facebook: “From this video clip it is difficult to ascertain what led up to the encounter, but this is definitely the kind of situation boaters should work hard to avoid.

“It is possible that the silent sailboat surprised the whale. A situation like this can easily lead to injuries to both humans and animals.”

Read more at

http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/humpback-whale-collides-with-sailboat-off-redondo-beach/#UZGcSvRlCsUYBPqJ.99

Harry Hill · 10-27-2015, 02:01 PM

if the sail boat had reverse it wasn't running silent

cabojohn · 10-27-2015, 02:06 PM

That looks like a big...HAMMER TAIL!

Iceman · 10-27-2015, 02:25 PM

Humpbacks in the area always make me wary! Crazy breaching fools!

ROSSOLY · 10-27-2015, 02:29 PM

There was one breaching at the mouth of Newport Harbor this past weekend. I enjoyed the show at a safe distance

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octico · 10-27-2015, 02:46 PM

jorluivil · 10-27-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by octico

I met her sister this weekend

ROSSOLY · 10-27-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by octico

Yep, that's basically what I saw just a little darker......

GregAndrew · 10-27-2015, 06:49 PM

There have been Humpbacks in the Redondo canyon for months now. I can just about guarantee that boat was trying to get a close look at it. And, stupid is as stupid does.

Harry Hill · 10-27-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

There have been Humpbacks in the Redondo canyon for months now. I can just about guarantee that boat was trying to get a close look at it. And, stupid is as stupid does.

that was my first thought, they were under power trying to get really close and got hit.

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-27-2015, 07:57 PM

Fishermen making fun of fat chicks is dangerous territory.

rocks, ... glass houses, .... etc.

I probably wouldn't look too good in a pink thong either

taggermike · 10-28-2015, 07:37 AM

How is the media gonna spin this in to a dramatic whale attck?

As for the pink thong, ya just need a bigger tandem. Mike

MITCHELL · 10-28-2015, 07:49 AM

If your padding across scripts canyon and you see a 1ft wave that tapers on both ends coming your way chances are it's a humpback you didn't see....

10-27-2015, 01:33 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Well, At Least It Wasn't A Hammerhead Humpback whale collides with sailboat off Redondo Beach October 26, 2015 by Pete Thomas Humpback whale fluke within touching distance in this video screen grab. Four people aboard a 35-foot sailboat received the thrill of a lifetime Saturday off Redondo Beach, California, when a humpback whale surfaced suddenly only a few feet from their boat, and struck the vessel before diving. The accompanying video clip, although it lasts only 11 seconds, captures the remarkable closeness of the encounter, involving a large cetacean that might have been as surprised as the boaters. “Oh my god!” one of them exclaims, as the whale passes beneath the boat. "> The clip was posted to the Salacious Travels Facebook page by Danielle Villarreal, who wrote: “Even though we’re back in the States our adventures continue. Since we’ve been back we’ve been staying with my mom and stepdad in Redondo Beach. Today we took the boat out and a humpback whale collided with us.” Villarreal later returned a message confirming that the whale collided with the boat just as her boyfriend, John Paul Hayes, was reaching into the cooler. “My mom and I thought we were going to go flying into the water,” Villarreal said. “My stepdad tried to put the boat into reverse when it breached, but the whale was faster.” The clip was viewed by the American Cetacean Society’s Los Angeles chapter, which posted its reaction on Facebook: “From this video clip it is difficult to ascertain what led up to the encounter, but this is definitely the kind of situation boaters should work hard to avoid. “It is possible that the silent sailboat surprised the whale. A situation like this can easily lead to injuries to both humans and animals.” Read more at http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/humpback-whale-collides-with-sailboat-off-redondo-beach/#UZGcSvRlCsUYBPqJ.99 __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 10-27-2015 at 03:34 PM.

10-27-2015, 02:25 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Humpbacks in the area always make me wary! Crazy breaching fools! __________________

10-27-2015, 02:29 PM	#5
ROSSOLY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 120	There was one breaching at the mouth of Newport Harbor this past weekend. I enjoyed the show at a safe distance. Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk

10-27-2015, 02:46 PM	#6
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Big whale tail?

10-27-2015, 07:57 PM	#11
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	Fishermen making fun of fat chicks is dangerous territory. rocks, ... glass houses, .... etc. I probably wouldn't look too good in a pink thong either __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

10-27-2015, 02:01 PM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	if the sail boat had reverse it wasn't running silent

10-27-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	That looks like a big...HAMMER TAIL!

10-27-2015, 06:49 PM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	There have been Humpbacks in the Redondo canyon for months now. I can just about guarantee that boat was trying to get a close look at it. And, stupid is as stupid does.

10-28-2015, 07:37 AM	#12
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	How is the media gonna spin this in to a dramatic whale attck? As for the pink thong, ya just need a bigger tandem. Mike

10-28-2015, 07:49 AM	#13
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,238	If your padding across scripts canyon and you see a 1ft wave that tapers on both ends coming your way chances are it's a humpback you didn't see.... __________________ Duke Mitchell