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Swan Valhalla - Log 13 - Mahi-mahi: so good they named it twice



It was another clear starry evening, with shooting stars and satellites spotted. Unfortunately the wind dropped so we motored for the majority of the night, meaning that not much was going on during the shifts. So much so, Victoria and I decided to watch some Pulp Fiction on the iPad whilst Sam sat watching stars with the helm on autopilot!
 
There was some brief rain this morning but it then cleared to reveal another beautiful and sunny day. Sunbathing and book reading was on the cards for most members of the crew. The wind has stayed at about 8-10 knots for today, and as it has turned round to the north, so it was the perfect opportunity to fly the spinnaker - which has been up for the whole day.
 
Nick saw an opportunity to put out his lucky lure - with the hope of catching some white fish - a request from the galley! Sure enough, after lunch, the reel went off and a fish was caught. To the joy of the boat, it wasn't another tuna but a mahi-mahi fish which apparently can swim at up to 50mph - fast enough to keep up with Valhalla's spinnaker! Shortly before the catch we had thrown overboard some bits from lunch including garlic and onion, and quite unbelievably whilst Yoyo was gutting and de-scaling the fish she found them it in his mouth! It appears Mr mahi mahi was having a Valhalla last supper before being hooked through the eye by Nick's lure! More great excitement came a couple of hours later when the reel went again and Nick had caught another mahi mahi, but this time slightly smaller. We are looking forward to some more Yo-yoga tonight, followed by drinks and mahi-mahi - this is the life!


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