Escapade - Blue marlin landed!

On day five, in the middle of a squall, ourreel started screaming and losing line.  We were down to 10 wraps on thereel before we were able to heave to and slow the boat.   We then foughtthe fish 360 degrees around the boat, watching over 20 acrobatic jumps beforelanding him. See the boat gallery pages toview the prizecatch!. read more...

Escapade - Day 6-8 Great Sailing

In the past 3 days we have minimally needed engine assistance. We are currently flying the Parasailor with light winds coming from directly behind us. About an hour ago a little finch landed on the boat. We are over 300 miles from land. He has become quite curious and is in the middle of touring the entire boat at the moment. Yesterday we caught 2 more dolphin, so will eat fresh fish for dinner again. Pictured are Dietmar and Jim with their fish.IMG_4324 IMG_4319. read more...

Escapade - Day 5 - Fish On

Our luck changed today!!!This afternoon we hooked up 2 dolphin, so it's fresh Mahi Mahi for dinner tonight.The sailing has been full speed ahead since yesterday (11/6) morning with winds 15-20+ knots.Although a bit bouncy our here, we are making excellent time.IMG_4315. read more...

Escapade - Day 4 - smooth sailing, no fish

Last night we motored until the wind picked up at about 7 this morning (Tuesday, 11/6), and it has been smooth sailing under beautiful blue skies ever since (now it is about 1 PM).Where are the fish though?To date, this little guy, held by Deitmar, is all we've seen.Poor flying fish was found on the bow this morning..IMG_4313. read more...

Escapade - Day 3 - survived the storms

Discovering we had no gas getting to the oven, we opted to cook our lasagna in the grill.Dietmar finally lights the pilot in 29 knot winds under the backdrop of a nasty storm…one we hoped to avoid but did not.Not long after the grill was lit, the storm caught up and raged for hours with winds over 35 knots, heavy rain, and lightening all around.When it finally passed over we would find ourselves trying to dodge the worst of several storms throughout the night.Thank goodness the skies cleared up by noon today.All in all, we faired well, but lost our wind meter.IMG_4305. read more...