It has been a long week -
I had the full intent to leave work at 1600 to either kite or fish.
I didn't leave until 1730. I bolted home and went to the O'Club Beach.
I landed a small bonefish - it had a ton of fight in him and as I release it back into the surf, the stress of the entire week washed away...
So here comes Saturday. Fishing at a different point around Thunder Cove. I brought the fishing kite to see if I could push a piece of bait way out to the drop (inside the lagoon drop, not the big one ocean side). The wind was patchy so I decided not to risk dropping the kite. After an hour of trying and no real bites, we moved back to the tried and true point on the other side.
I saw a number of rays, mullet, some batfish and a rather large permit - but no bites. Mike caught a medium sized bonefish. Frustration set in.
Lunch time comes around - as soon as I get home, I stuffed my face with a couple of bites and then grabbed my pole and a small piece of squid. I pitched the squid out at the shoreline just out my door and I landed a small pompano. A couple of more casts and I caught another one.
SO - no skunking for me today.
There was a regatta today and I posted a second place just behind the British Representative - rounding the outbound buoy, I did not see the inboard mark and the Brit Rep got a few boat lengths ahead of me. I made some time up, but he sailed a solid race to properly beat me.
Immediately after the regatta, they had a standup paddleboard race using the Starboard Starts.
Guess who won that race...
La's really excited now and she's planning on sewing up some sails for the kids (class legal of course), and I've been researching the possibility of building an El Toro hull. I guess we're not soccer parents but PIRATES!!!
The winds were from the SW and it gave more of a chop to the water than what she prefers.
She sailed like a champ and ended up taking 4th place in her division (C4). It was some great experience for her - she knew exactly where she could have done better (she said her starts were not that good) and that makes her a better sailor - especially since Marlon was not there (she totally loves riding his coat tails and she has always learned quickly just by watching him).
Marlon ended up getting 4th in his division - great race for this up and comer!!!! Mom and Dad are proud of you Marlon!!!
Take down was pretty quick too - great teamwork exhibited by this crew!!!
Unfortunately he had to use a trainer sail on the El Toro and because of the lighter winds he could not take advantage of his lighter weight. That didn't crush his spirits though (he told me he could have destroyed the competition if he had more power).
Great job Marlon!!!! You'll crush them next time!!!
