We have a start, making a day of it on the outside hunkered down and glad to be as the weather was grumpy and unwelcoming through the late afternoon. Then, like someone turned off a switch, the wind diminished, the seas disappeared almost immediately, and we finished the day in calm conditions scratching a few quality tuna. Satisfied with our results, but itching to hit the road for points south, we continued the journey at dark enjoying a heavenly downhill slide in the residual swell and breeze away from the island. With one full day of travel on the itinerary, tomorrow will be dedicated to rigging, preparation, and relaxation as we push southward with good weather and fishing prospects ahead.

We do have another tropical cyclone (Patrick) way down below we are closely monitoring, but it doesn't appear to be a factor in our game plan for at least the next two or three days. 'Tis the season and we are well versed in the exercise of positioning Royal Star beyond the dangerous reach of these tropical menaces. For families and friends following the progress of this voyage please do not fret or worry. Everyone on board is in highly experienced, cautious, prudent hands. Safety is our preminent objective at all times.

Photos today feature anglers Nigel Parker, and Vince Varia gladly displaying the upper end of the quality landed at the outside island today. One hundred fifteen pounds for Nigel, and sixty seven pounds for Vince are the highlighted weights with a handful of others in this size class and thirty other twenty five to thirty five pound tuna spread among remaining anglers for the day's total.


Tim

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