pleasure to see these amazing creatures speeding out of the water,spread
their webbed fins into wings and glide across the pulsating surface of
the ocean.The bottom part of the tail is used to propel the missile to
sustain flight or change direction ,sometimes radically.They are similar
to mullet and form the staple diet of the dolhphins and game fish in the
area.Top of this list for the plate I place the gold ,blue ,green
coloured dorado.The lures we use also look like flying fish in colour.On
this trip we are experimenting with round circle hooks and had great
success landing and releasing a tuna totally unharmed.A short shock cord
of surgical tubing and 2mm flat braided line,trolled about 30 mtrs
behind the boat.In short we are now in the dorado's hunting grounds and
and have casted our wish upon the waters.
St.Helena is about 70nm away and should it clear up we will soon be able
to see her on the horizon.Our ETA is about 10pm and with the nearly full
moon to brighten the skies we should have little problem doing a night
entry and drop our anchor in a safe spot.Tomorrow morning we plan to
clear port control,customs and immigration.After that scaling Jacob's
Ladder for the crew while I visit at Anne's Place where I have
some long time friends.Arrange a tour of the island,do a little shopping
etc.Thursday visit the museum which only opens on a Thursday and
Friday,make sure our water tanks full and point our bow in the direction
of Brazil.Weather seems strong for the next few days starting
tomorrow.Fortunately it is in the right direction for us and we will see
what brings.We have a small drogue on board ,ready to deploy should we
encounter some adverse conditions.
The skies have been overcast for the last few days but opening in the
afternoons from about 2 onwards.Still overcast and as usual only time
will tell.Our position at the moment 16*01'S/004*28'W.Temperature 22*C.
Wishing you a pleasant day
Paul
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