More of the same
SPALAX
Marjan Golobic
Tue 1 Dec 2009 11:58
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The Atlantic helter-skelter continued all day
yesterday under the fully unfurled genoa, pulling us along at 8 knots
maximum. Some of my crew want to go directly south (180 degrees) to catch
the trades, while others prefer a westerly route (270 degrees) that
would take us more or less straight to St. Lucia. We settled on a compromise of
240 degrees, so that we'll reach the trades and make the mid-way point of
our voyage at roughly the same time.
We hooked a very large golden-green fish
yesterday evening. When it was reeled in, it suddenly got
unstuck as I tried to haul it onto
the boat with my hand hook. Now we are seeking revenge with every hook,
line and sinker we've got. (I hope you swallowed than
one.)
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