We took the express route down the inside enjoying spectacular afternoon scenery while appreciating a flat calm ride. Not that it would have been calm heading in the opposite direction. Breezy, sloppy conditions were directly astern providing an added push on our heading while doing little to affect our comfort. As such we passed the day in rigging and preparation mode aside from a few morning rain intervals that sent everyone scrambling inside for cover. With most of the day's chores accomplished by mid afternoon angler's easily transitioned into leisure mode passing the time by taking in the sights, yarning amongst one another, or glued to the Sunday football marathon in the galley. It was all good.

Tomorrow will again be passed in travel mode as we make way toward big fish country in continuing sloppy conditions. There may be a stop or two as we cross over a few shallows tomorrow but the main thrust will begin the following day on the trophy tuna grounds. I have to admit that sea conditions being what they are there is little motivation to stop and target small ridge variety at this stage of the trip. We'll keep it on the back burner for later.

Look for reports to continue and enjoy the day to come.

Tim Ekstrom