Marlin @ 4,000 miles
Digiboat's "Product Testing"
Simon Blundell
Sun 8 Dec 2013 08:14
28:07.04S 095:59.28E
0652z 08/12
SE 15-20
kn winds still with us as predicted so a fast beam reach towards Bali back
around the 200 mile/day rate. Seas have increased slightly but mostly on the
beam so hasn't made the ride uncomfortable. We expect to have these winds for
the next 4 or 5 days which will put us in range of Bali - well that would be "in
range" if we had any fuel to use! A nice coastal breeze off Java will be helpful
for the closing stage, otherwise may be a quick pit-stop at Christmas Island for
diesel and vegemite.
With our last big Bluefin Tuna finally finished after its final incarnation as Kay's special fishcakes for its 4th meal, the trusty lure was towed again with spectacular results. Ryan, firmly reestablishing himself as the Ship's Fisherman, reeled in a 15kg longbill Marlin which was almost as long as he his tall.
0652z 08/12
SE 15-20
kn winds still with us as predicted so a fast beam reach towards Bali back
around the 200 mile/day rate. Seas have increased slightly but mostly on the
beam so hasn't made the ride uncomfortable. We expect to have these winds for
the next 4 or 5 days which will put us in range of Bali - well that would be "in
range" if we had any fuel to use! A nice coastal breeze off Java will be helpful
for the closing stage, otherwise may be a quick pit-stop at Christmas Island for
diesel and vegemite.With our last big Bluefin Tuna finally finished after its final incarnation as Kay's special fishcakes for its 4th meal, the trusty lure was towed again with spectacular results. Ryan, firmly reestablishing himself as the Ship's Fisherman, reeled in a 15kg longbill Marlin which was almost as long as he his tall.
This deserved a celebratory nip, along with the crossing
of the 4,000 miles from South Africa milestone a few hours later. Capt Morgan
starting to look like it may need to be rationed as there are just too many
milestones ahead.
SJB
SJB