[password] bulletYIT
[position] 19 50.9 S 174 24.8W
[weather] 18kts 084t
[status]
Today the crew onboard Revilo departed Haafeva island which we've spent the last three days beaching, snorkelling and partying with the other yachts. The trade wind were still pumping through at a good 20-25kts. This left a 20mile beat to windward. We left in time for Maya's morning nap, hoping she would waken not feeling sick!
Revilo pounded into a 1 m short sharp chop that seems to be a common occurrence around these parts. Pointing high was a mission on starboard tack with the waves really hitting us square on.. I opted to carry 1 reef in the main with the very small staysail, this combo worked well.
After a hour we hooked into a nice MahiMahi manage to flick it onboard with minimal drama or blood flinging. This woke up Maya and she started to look green.
After a few short tacks through some reef the 500lb mono fishing line went really tight, Loren got the GoPro out to shoot me single handedly landing the fish. As I pulled the fish closer to its death it became obvious that the GoPro would have to be ditched and the gaff used as it was a biggie. What a mess this one made of the cockpit, while laying over beating to windward made the cleanup impossible, still both Loren and I had great smiles on out dials, knowing what yummy dinner we would have upon anchoring at Uoleva. Maya on the other hand seemed a little perplexed by the whole circus which erupted in front of her.

Hopefully we get to go kiting tomorrow.

Craig,Loren and Maya
S/Y REVILO
revilo@myiridium.net

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