With the forecast of little wind to get us from Darwin to Benua, Bali, we filled our tanks with diesel and prepared for the possible 950 nm motor. We started off with enough wind to get the white sails up, but unfortunately it was only strong enough to last the first few hours. With engine on, we pushed north west towards our destination. The upside to not sailing (if we are forced to choose an upside) the batteries stay nice and charged, the showers are really hot and it gives ample time to do boat maintenance. We gave dancer some good TLC and got her back to running a little more smoothly as well as nice and shinny.
The second day out, motoring in the flattest of seas, we were passed by Gunvor who informed us on the VHF that they had a bit of luck fishing and had caught five tuna in half an hour. We decided we would also give the line a try and Mike rigged a make shift line consisting of thin rope and two type of fishing line. At first there was no bite, but then we couldn't stop catching tuna. As soon as Karson would pull the hand line in, and add it to the bucket for Mike to fillet and reset the line, another little rascal was on the hook. They were juvenile tuna, but had some nice tender meat. After getting to the fifth catch, the gang decided that would be plenty for the crew of three.
Karson gave a shot of rolling some sushi (of course with wasabi, Terry's favorite) and served some sashimi as well for appetizers and e rest was stored away for seared tuna to come. The sea is definitely our favorite fish market.
The Wind Dancer Crew