Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter Marlin

Happy Easter to All!
 
We are approximately 450 nm SW of Puerto Vallarta on course to Hiva Oa.   The Easter Bunny found us during the night and hid eggs for Bear.   He also brought the Captain's favorite Easter treat - PEEPS!
 
The weather has been excellent with light winds and relatively smooth seas.   We made a wager with some of our sailor friends before leaving PV on catching the biggest fish and the bar has been set!.   When the seas are kind to us, we often troll.   We don't call it fishing - we are really just traveling and dragging a lure behind.   Today we hooked up a beautiful Blue Marlin.   Karl fought the beast for 35 minutes and we got it along side the boat for video and photos before releasing him.  Truely a beautiful fish!
 
Life is good aboard Oso Blanco
 
EB