Saturday, February 2, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Sometimes the fisherman wins...
Sometimes the fish.
A fisherman off Panama was battling a huge black marlin when the battle took a turn for the worse. The fish sank the boat.
Or as Marlin Magazine put it on its Facebook post, "Marlin Wins!"
Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.
One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.
Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away.
A fisherman off Panama was battling a huge black marlin when the battle took a turn for the worse. The fish sank the boat.
Or as Marlin Magazine put it on its Facebook post, "Marlin Wins!"
Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.
One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.
Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
We don't need no stinking divers!
Palm Beach has skilled Mullet that keep our bottom clean.
Not sure why these fish congregate around our bulbous bow, but they seem to enjoy it... they're here all day, everyday.
The end result is a clean bulbous bow at all times. We haven't seen it this clearly since we left the Exumas.
Unfortunately they don't eat the barnacles off the running gear so I guess a diver is necessary.
It's kinda of a rainy day here today... went out for a jog/walk before it started to sprinkle.
In South Florida one learns to appreciate the rainy overcast days. Constant sun gets old. (I know our friends in Memphis wish we would keep that to ourselves.)
Cheers,
Istaboa
Not sure why these fish congregate around our bulbous bow, but they seem to enjoy it... they're here all day, everyday.
The end result is a clean bulbous bow at all times. We haven't seen it this clearly since we left the Exumas.
Unfortunately they don't eat the barnacles off the running gear so I guess a diver is necessary.
It's kinda of a rainy day here today... went out for a jog/walk before it started to sprinkle.
In South Florida one learns to appreciate the rainy overcast days. Constant sun gets old. (I know our friends in Memphis wish we would keep that to ourselves.)
Cheers,
Istaboa
Monday, January 28, 2013
Da Boyz
In order of hierarchy.
Radar will not relinquish that top step.
These guys are excellent boat dogs... Not gonna stop an intruder, but they'll certainly let you know they are there.
Shot In The Dark
Took the camera out last night trying to capture the full moon over Lake Worth... no tripod to be found so pics are a little shaky.
Our resident Mega-Yachts are pretty sensational when all lit up. Everything is shiny, everything is in it's place, the lights glisten, and all is ship shape.
Mine Games is leaving tomorrow and the crew is polished and ready for a stint in the Bahamas.
Privacy just returned yesterday and will probably be here for a few weeks... so fix up, clean up is about to begin.
It's really interesting to watch these professional crews as they go about keeping these boats up properly. Expense is not an issue.
Hmm... gotta find that tripod.
Cheers,
Istaboa
Our resident Mega-Yachts are pretty sensational when all lit up. Everything is shiny, everything is in it's place, the lights glisten, and all is ship shape.
Mine Games is leaving tomorrow and the crew is polished and ready for a stint in the Bahamas.
Privacy just returned yesterday and will probably be here for a few weeks... so fix up, clean up is about to begin.
It's really interesting to watch these professional crews as they go about keeping these boats up properly. Expense is not an issue.
Hmm... gotta find that tripod.
Cheers,
Istaboa
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