The trades are back as predicted and we're sailing downwind wing on wing. A beautiful mahi mahi (aka dorado) bit the hook but broke loose while being reeled in, taking the hook and lure with it. I was more upset about the poor fish with a hook in its mouth than losing the lure.

A little later a flying fish shot through the salon hatch and landed with a thud on the salon table, then it bounced onto the floor. We returned it quickly to the sea but it may not have survived the double impact. I'm finding fish scales everywhere!

Yesterday Burger cooked up a storm to celebrate crossing the 1,000 mile-to-go mark. We had duck breast glazed with green peppercorn and orange sauce served with gnoccis and tomato cucumber salad, washed down with champagne. Delectable! All is well aboard Halekai.