2/22/12

And begin the party we did as our festive group, for many of whom the "fiesta"
began with a pre Royal Star arrival night on the town yesterday, met us at the
gate bags and gear in hand ready and raring to go.

A mix of seasoned Royal Star veterans and anglers new to our operation met and
mingled following departure forming almost immediate bonds of friendship as we
venture forth as one for better or worse; we're obviously counting on better
however committing all our knowledge and experience to the outcome we seek.

To break up the ride we'll do a little looking tomorrow afternoon and evening
perhaps making a stop or two if signs favor such. Otherwise we're off on a 750
nautical mile southeast reach bound for the most remote, and only true atoll in
the Eastern Tropical Pacific - Clipperton isle.

Tim Ekstrom