Cedros the beginning

I am sure that there will be many posts about the Islander 2009 trip.  Here is just a beginning........

With tropical storm Olaf weakening off the Baja Coast, the NCKA crew quickly assembled at Fisherman's landing in San Diego.  This group was organized…shuttling, toting, passing, greeting, Hi 5, rolling, lifting.  On board before 7:30 AM.


After signing in and paying for the Mexican fishing license, and getting into the jackpot, we were off to  pickup bait. 
We got the welcoming message from Captain Shane and a review of the upcoming week.  We were advised that the beginning of the trip would be a bit bumpy.  Yep.

Scopolamine patches were much appreciated.  We traveled a full day and a half in these conditions.

Thanks....


  Been thinking of you guys, can't wait for more...

Ouch!!! on the ride out there!!!!   

  That looks rough....

So now we have a beginning and end teaser.....you guys are crule 

Everyone is still knee deep in fillet-ville and clean up.  The carnage was nothing short of insane.

Sean is correct on the cleaning fish etc...
2:02pm just returned from the Santa Cruz harbor where we assembled a cheerful crew to fillet and vacuum pack  700 lbs + of yellowtail, yellow fin tuna, and dorado, and that was after we gave away a bunch at the San Diego docks. Glad some of the NCKA folks showed up and took home some fish. After all the catching we really wanted to be sure none went to waste and none did. Need to eat lunch, nap, and start cleaning up gear... Will post in more later.