{"id":4917,"date":"2019-11-28T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T16:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/?p=4917"},"modified":"2019-11-28T16:01:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T16:01:54","slug":"arc-2019-day-5-fishing-quotas-not-yet-breached-dorado-caught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/arc-2019-day-5-fishing-quotas-not-yet-breached-dorado-caught\/","title":{"rendered":"ARC 2019 – Day 5 – Dorado fishing quotas not yet breached"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday 28th<\/sup>\u00a0November \u2013 Day 5 – Hook, line and sinker<\/h2>\n

Just coming off the night watch and reflecting on the journey so far and the last 24 hours.\u00a0 It has been great to get to know the rest of the crew and share stories about our lives and to get a sense of why we all find ourselves sat together in the Atlantic.<\/p>\n

Although for the last two days winds have been low, overwhelmingly spirits have been high. It is great that those who suffered with sea sickness are now back on top form and we are now becoming a great and supportive team.<\/p>\n

Reflective time<\/h2>\n

With some quiet moments I have had time to reflect on my own anxieties about the trip and the things I thought would bother me about the voyage.\u00a0 Being so far from land, sailing through the night, helming in complete darkness are all things I worried about before coming on-board, and interestingly these have been the things I enjoy the most.\u00a0 Last night helming in near total darkness with the spinnaker up felt so relaxing.\u00a0 Seeing dolphins torpedo around the side of the boat creating bio-luminescence is surreal and an absolute privilege.\u00a0 At times when the wind completely drops it feels like you are on a ghost ship.<\/p>\n

\"Dorado

Catching a Dorado<\/p><\/div>\n

Dorado – The catch of the day<\/h2>\n

One of the things I really wanted to do on the voyage was to fish in the Atlantic.\u00a0 Yesterday we hung a trace off the back of the boat that I bought in Las Palmas and after a few hours we hit lucky.\u00a0 There are two fish that I have on my wish list and I am pleased to say that I ticked one off by catching a Dorado (Mahi Mahi).\u00a0 It was a decent size but given I have bragging rights for the next couple of weeks I am sure it will grow slightly bigger every time I tell the story.\u00a0 Within minutes (mostly thanks to Paul\u2019s enthusiasm to get it to the table) we were eating sushi and also baked the rest of the fish for dinner.\u00a0 My promise is tuna for Friday but let\u2019s see.<\/p>\n

Much love to those back home.\u00a0 Having the time of my life but you are always in my thoughts.\u00a0 One day I hope to share similar experiences with you. x<\/p>\n

Jas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ARC

Sunset in the atlantic<\/p><\/div>\n

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Skipper’s Log<\/h2>\n

Jason landed a very large Dorado which fed the crew last night with left overs !<\/p>\n

We have been flying the Spinnaker for the last 48 hours in light winds with a gentle swell. Making steady progress depending on helming. Some struggling, some managing to reach 6 knots and keeping the kite well filled and not collapsing as the puffs come and go.<\/p>\n

Even lighter winds today will affect progress, but the forecast show that it should improve after midnight and continue to improve through next week.<\/p>\n

Ricky Chalmers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skipper<\/strong><\/p>\n

A slow evening with boat speeds occasionally down to 2.5 knots up to around 5.5<\/p>\n

Helms concentrating and helming well under the spinnaker.<\/p>\n

Kirstie Chalmers-Rowe<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Mate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where we are an other stuff<\/h2>\n

Date : 28 November 2019<\/p>\n

Time : 12:00 GMT (12am Boat Time)<\/p>\n

Position : 23.50 N 17.39 W<\/p>\n

Position : 95Nm from the African Coast<\/p>\n

Destination : Rodney Bay, St Lucia<\/p>\n

ETA : 1900 Dec 25 (GPS)<\/p>\n

DTF : 2361 Distan1ce Run 545<\/p>\n

Wind : AWA : 130 AWS : 3<\/p>\n

Sailplan : Full Main, Spinnaker<\/p>\n

Today on Challenger 2 :<\/p>\n

Breakfast :\u00a0 pancakes, bacon Lunch : Salad Buffet & potato salad, Dinner : Italian Tuna Pasta<\/p>\n

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