Paul Lehman has once again passed offshore on a cruise that begins in California and ends in SE Alaska. These cruises go farther offshore than the repositioning cruises. On May 21 a COOK'S PETREL (seen about 105km off Newport) and seven SOUTH POLAR SKUAS On May 22 off Curry County were 4 HAWAIIAN PETRELS, 1 COOK'S PETREL and 2 SKUAS (~50-55km offshore). Paul has one more cruise to SE Alaska and back before he is done for the spring season. Shawneen Finnegan Portland, OR