Swordboat Sampler (pics)

[skein]

Here's some pics from the Swordboat.

I'm still recovering from the trip, still on the boat about half the time, especially when I shower or walk into a closed space like a closet, etc. My mind is still out there as well, hanging on, watching waves, hearing, feeling, focused. I'm more rested now, but still unable to relax. I can't imagine Popeye back at work trying to concentrate on mundane paperwork after the three days he just spent.

Anyway, here's some of my pics. The others will have lots to share as well. Go Team Swordfish!

Final Preparations



The Quest



Focus



Wingman (Blitz)



Skein's Tuna! (35lbs)



Pilar (see Doc, the foot is elevated)



Lines out at 136 miles



Sunrise at 96 miles



Hope this post doesn't clog up everyone's computer, but since you all sweated us out, I couldn't help but share.

Skein

:smile:

[OceanBlue]

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Encore! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

More! More!

[Old Coot]

Thanks for sharing.

[Scuffy]

This is what dreams are made of.

[Sea Jypzee]

Absolutly beautiful!!! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

[blubeast]

Thanks for the pics Skein... looks like an amazing experience.

[puffins crew]

Thanks for the preliminary report, and the pics. I have to get a bib, the drool on my keyboard makes the keys slippery. :grin:

Peace, Tom

[happybrew]

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

My kids want to know if you have any squid pictures?

happybrew

[Fishplay]

Dreams in living color!!!!

[OceanBlue]

happybrew - I know someone shot a pic of Corrirod holding a squid on Saturday during the carkathon... ewwwww! those things are just too gross for words. I wouldn't even touch one (until it was cleaned and cooked :grin: ) But they are very interesting creatures... physiologically speaking, that is.

[Mark Vickers]

What were the sea conditions when the "Lines out at 136 miles" photo was taken? That's a big swell out behind you.

[Popeye]

I can answer that one real quick (as I struggle to get caught up on my workload left behind) They were 14' :shocked:

[Miss B Haven]

Dang Popeye :shocked: - I hate it when the forecasters get it right. Looks like the period wasn't TOO bad though. They can sure get a LOT steeper than that.

That sunrise alone would have been worth the trip for me. That would be something to wake up to. Oh....wait.... you were awake the whole time anyway! [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img] Not sure I could sleep out in that either.

[ 09-22-2003, 11:14 AM: Message edited by: Miss B Haven ]

[Metal Manipulator]

Thank you!! you can't imagine what you have givn to all of us. This has been the most exciting thing that has happened for a long time and I and others have realy enjoyed all the details from the origenal planning to the dailey logs.

Thanks a bunch

Robin

[Taylor's viewpoint]

Skein, great pictures, I am sitting by the puter waiting for more.
TV

[TillamookChinook]

This whole Team Swordfish thing has been fabulous. I could not wait to check in and find out what was happening each day.

I have made the offshore run between Astoria and Port Angeles several times on a 36' sailboat (under motor power most of the time). It is an awesome sea, and we were typically only about 5 miles offshore. I can try to imagine the feeling of being on a moderate sea and out of sight of land, but I expect you have to be there. I'm sure I can't begin to imagine what it feels like to have beasties around the boat, in the dark, a long, long way from shore.

You guys rock!!

TC

[MarlinMark]

Is there a description of the vessel somewhere? I would be interested in the specs/brand etc. Thanks in advance. I'm glad everyone had a good time and returned safely.

Mark