What a beautiful day of traveling in crystal clear atmospheric conditions with light winds and close to flat calm seas. A minor offshore swell is all there was to make the boat easily rise or sway on occasion; just enough motion to remind us we were northwest bound three hundred miles offshore on our trek towards San Diego. Naturally the mood, buoyed by the fantastic weather, was light, and the majority of the day was spent relaxing and reminiscing about the incredible good fortune we all shared. We have another perfect traveling forecast for the day ahead, and plenty more time to shore up our memories with the combined observations of everyone on board. I have no question that the stories will be grand following this adventure, and without a doubt, these anglers have earned big bragging rights. Of course that part of being a fisherman - returning from a successful voyage with glorious memories to share of scenes we have only dreamt of etched in our minds, is almost as good, and definitely as important, as the catching itself. So, if I may be so bold as to offer some wisdom to all the wives and significant others out there who must endure this ritual following every successful voyage. Listen with keen interest, applaud your fisherman's success with sincerity, and share in their glory. And when you have had enough, send them off to the local tackle store to purge some more. Like I said, this part of the ritual is almost as important as the trip itself. For some (bless their souls because these huge supporters inspire many more anglers to venture a long range trip) it may even be more important. Thank you ahead of time. We will report again tomorrow.