Lows and highs
Rhumbrunner
Fri 3 Feb 2017 10:18
So without being sure of Antonello's internal condition we requested a mooring bouy for the night to stay close to the hospital, just in case. We also had some time to sort the boat out and think about how to get the chain free.
We were up at 7 and with Antonello feeling much better, we decided to slip lines and head north.
We are thinking of all sorts of ingenious ways to pull down or knock down the knotted anchor chain, without any luck so far. There is another anchor and chain on board to use in such emergencies; or we just go to the Cape Verde marina and tie up.
The highs of the day also started early. As we were up and sailing early, so we were fishing early. We soon caught a 1.1m dorado. Antonello did a fine job cleaning and filleting it down to 4 meals worth. An hour later and a yellowfin tuna is on a line. Chris fillets this one down to 2 meals.
A couple of hours after it was caught, I made dorado ceviche for lunch, unusual and delicious. We also had dorado for supper. Thank god for the freezer.
Heading NE with a F4 behind us, goosewinged without the mizzen. Settling in for a long hot sail.
Current Position 01/02/17 19.45 UT 06:53.18S 015:11.95W
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