Day 84 San Juan

There were sad farewells yesterday as we parted with 

our crew, Mashelle and Krasni in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

We then walked into the old city. The people here are 

so friendly, from the first chap who took our garbage 

when he saw us looking for dust bins, to the shop assistants, 

to the taxi driver who shook our hands and wished us a 

safe trip! Its is wonderful old city, with the old fort (1540) 

dominating the entrance to the San Juan Bay. The marina 

is full of private fishing boats with huge outboard motors. 

Its a big sport fishing area. There were 3 cruise ships here 

yesterday and 4 arrived today. Its a major cruise ship port. 

We leave for Cuba today, should take about 7 days. 

The weather forecast is very favorable. Lines are out, 

lets see if we can catch fish!

Day 28 20 Feb 2010

Today Krasni caught a Black Marlin 2.1m long! 

A shame really as we did not want to kill a Marlin. 

The lure came out of its mouth and then got fouled 

on its tail. With all the excitement Rob started the 

other motor forgetting the bungy line that was out.

 It got wrapped around the prop. Thank heavens 

Johan, from Yacht Searenity, is a good diver and 

he went down to cut the cable off. Its not a great 

eating fish, but created a good diversion. 

It gets rather boring out here. 6,15.70S 21,56.20W

Day 12 4th Feb 2010

After 2 very turbulent days with the swell side on and 

wind we have had 2 wonderful calm days. The swell 

in more from behind and the wind has dropped. 

The water temp is 24C and we are at last wearing 

summer clothes! Yesterday we caught our first Dorado,

 65cm long. Krasni says it was a young fish and it was 

a wonderful golden colour. Great eating! I have my sea 

legs and am able to join Kras and Mashelle in READING! 

The guys transfered the fuel from the bladder tank today, 

464l into the fuel tanks. From the rough seas the yacht 

was covered in salt so she got a wash down today, 

all fresh again. Toasted chicken mayo sandwiches for 

lunch and lamb curry tonight. Then the food we cooked

 in Walvis is finished and we will raid our still full freezer, 

unless we catch more fish. In the morning we have 

'flying' fish on the deck which are tossed back. 

The sea in an amazing blue. Half way to St Helena! 

19,36.997S  004,01.742E