Last Whales of the Season?

What is it about swimmers and whales?

A group of swimmers dragged me out into the ocean again this morning to celebrate yet another milestone birthday (Happy Birthday Doug). Mom, baby and escort whales swam by us twice to check us out. I wonder what they think about the umbilical cords which link us to the kayaks which we drag behind us while we swim? They can be a little awkward when posing for underwater photos...