Good day everyone, another beautiful day at sea.  We’ve found some good wind after a few days of doldrum-like weather.  Winds are from the ENE at 17-20kts and the temperature is hovering around 28-30C, with the ocean a balmy 28C.   The sea state is about 4-6ft.   We’re humming along at 7.5kts towards our destination.  Yesterday was the first day that we didn’t make our distance quota of 144nm – we ended up travelling only 133nm. 

Yesterday Ian caught another nice Mahi-Mahi that weighed about 12lbs and it put up one heck of a fight.  With Kevin’s assistance, they manhandle the bugger into the boat for the obligatory picture – for evidentiary purposes back at the pub.   Fortunately, the fish was released to live on another day.  Newman was the victim of an assault with a flying fish during his night watch.  One flew right into him while he had the helm.  He was a bit startled to say the least.

The sun is becoming “Caribbean hot” and we spend as much time trying to get out of its fierce rays as we do sunbathing.  Our once white skins are now turning various shades of brown, including our “big brown baby” Ian. 

We had a brief encounter with other humans yesterday as the Motor Vessel “Pelican” passed close aboard.  We were all trying to guess what they were having for lunch and thinking of the things that we’d like to eat and drink.  Hamburgers and chips, beer, and ice cream were a few “delicacies” mentioned.

That’s it for now.  Thank you all for your messages – keep sending them along. 

Yours aye, Nimble Apes

PS – what are the football scores for the past few weeks.  Chelsea, in particular.