#9. FALKEN | Alaska to Victoria | ELECTRIC DOLPHINS

Thursday August 7, 2025, Time: 2000 local | Position: 51º 32’5 N 128º 27.4 W

Blog from Regina! Surprises in the Head, Phantom Porpoises and Baby Sharks

It’s not often you find a pleasant surprise in a marine head. Last night I giggled as I realized bioluminescent dots were circling the flushing toilet bowl!

After I joined the cockpit during night watch, I found our crew appreciating FALKEN’s bioluminescent and moonlit wake. Andy soon alerted us to a surreal sight — an electric porpoise (a.k.a. phantom porpoise, a.k.a. glitter dolphin). As our fast-swimming friend surfed FALKEN’s hull, we could see its every feature outlined in glittering blue.

We spotted sharks during the day. We shared this with Manot this morning, and he [unfortunately for him] asked us what type of shark. He was predictably met with a chorus of “baaabyyy shark … doo doo doo doo …..” The crew spirit is consistently top notch.

Nikki and Manot’s gave us sailing instruction, and an evening orca sighting under sail was the cherry on top.

(P.s. shout out to FALKEN Bunk 2 alumni!).

-Regina | 59º North Crew