Whittling away the hours and chewing up the miles on our final day of passage south in wonderfully pleasant conditions. This is all right. Good tunes turned up on the back deck the boys enjoyed friendship and yarns among aquaintenacences old and new while preparing tackle and the boat for the big push. There was a lot accomplished today; a lot of instruction and a lot of learning that we plan to apply soon. There was also plenty accomplished in the Royal Star office today as Tracy takes reservations for the upcoming Guadalupe Island seven day voyage departing the day after Christmas, returing just after the New Year. As of now we have exactly seven spots remaining, all of which I expect will soon be reserved in light of the fact that fishing for 80 – 150 pound yellowfin tuna at the island is still excellent. If nothing else it is a fantastic Holiday gift for the friend and/or loved one whom is a fishing fanatic. Give Tracy a call in the office to book one or more of the remaining seven spots! Photo today features another long time Royal Star friend and veteran Eddie Abate who's friendly demeanor preceeds every other aspect of his solid character. Eddie is pictured with one of his several beautiful grade wahoo captured during yesterday's fun!