Just endured 30 hours of horrific conditions in Panama Bay.After 8 hours we were forced to retreat.Took a lot of damage both to Thumper and us and will try and get it together tomorrow.My Inta gets the tough bitch of the year award.We all need sleep
Anchored for the evening at Bahia Ensenada Naranga on Isla Cebaco ie.7.29/81.13.Uninhabitated except for occasional nomad oceanic indians the cruising fraternity is served by a floating city consisting of a fuel barge and small commercial type ship.Services include everything from rum to laundry.However no women so you can hardly call it “full service”.No billfish today but we did catch dinner.Tomorrow we start the 250 mile run to Pinas Bay on the Colombian border and home of Tropic Star Lodge.Famous as the location of Zane Grey Reef the home of numerous IGFA records, Big Marlin and Guy Harvey’s Portraits of the Deep series of Paintings.
Viva Columbia!
Lots of Luck Harry and Inta, Hope to see you in Maryland this summer. Have a safe trip home. Frankie
Hello, Harry and Inta
Wishing you continued success on your world class billfishing adventure. I am blown away by your exploits. Looks like a OLN series. When you get back if you decide to fish the east coast I hope to see you. If not I have great coordinates for the North Drop in USVI, If you get to Venezuela tell Capt. Bubba Carter to kiss my ass. Really impressive what you are doing. Tight Lines. Mark
My dear Harry,
And what am I?
Fool Service.
Just released #101 a 500lb. class monster at 11:20 A.M. on 80lbs. standup at Banko Hannibal
Harry, I really didn’t forget your birthday…..I just couldn’t get past kids to get to the computer. Happy happy birthday and we all wish you a fabulous year. Your trip continues to be wonderful. Any new photos for us?
Lots of love and stay safe!
Harry & Inta, I heard there’s no such thing as too much fun. Keep doing it and keep us posted. Enjoyed all the news and comments. Wish we could see the pictures. Happy NEW YEAR. LOL
Niccccce!
Arrived Puerto Armuelles last night and port captain sent a panga to our anchorage to bring us ashore.We cleared customs,quarantine,immigration and got our Zarpe(cruising permit) and fishing permits.These guys then went over the top with a guided tour and fiesta grande.And I thought Costa Rica was cool.Left this morning for our next anchorage at Bahia Ensenada Hermosa on Coiba the largest island in the Mesoamerican Pacific and 15 miles from Banco Hannibal.At dawn tomorrow we hunt.
Hi Harry & Inta,
What a story…all the huge fish you cant eat…Sylvia & I can make an Alaskan Salmon Salad, fresh, out of a can. Thank heavans you’re both young, & can enjoy the heavy seas & bright sun,along with the Symphony of the Seas we love, on our lovely Tropical Island of Venice,FL.
I hope that, one day, I’ll see you again, here, on the Gulf Coast.
Happy Sailing, and;
HAPPY. HEALTHY, ENRICHING 2007 TO ALL THE FAMILY
Uncle Bill & Sylvia noel31t@verizon.net
well Ive been wondering how you and Inta are doing just wanted to drop you a line. Benda and I are missing the bill fishing alott— good to finally get to say hey captbob..
Started the new year with a Blue Marlin first bite…Inta had a triple today on Pacific Sail.Got mugged by a blitz of 150lb.class yellowfin.Golfito got it going on.World class offshore,inshore and onshore action.Got to love it
What a way to bring in the new year guys…Wow. Great website which I just got from Bob B. and Donnie. You two are really happening with all the fishing and all the partying…sounds like the true life aquatic. Can’t wait to hear of the canal adventures. Peace and Love, Jeff, Melanie & Savannah
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HARRY. AN OLD MAN YOUNG AT HEART. YOUR NEW WHEELBARROW WITH AIR BAGS AND STABILITY CONTROL IS ON ORDER. HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY(JAN 5TH). IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE GIFT OF WORLD TRAVEL WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FISH ON!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HARRY. I CHECKED….YOU LIED…..YOU ARE NOT 41 YEARS OLD !
HAVE A GOOD ONE !
ANNIE
Happy Birthday Harry. I miss you. We’ll celebrate when you get home. Call me. I love you. Mother PS Do you realize Truman was president when you were born!
Yo Harry & Inta, Happy Birthday Harry, may the Fish Gods smile down on you! Take care, I am thinking of you guys every day. Toddy
Happy Birthday Dad! We’ll bring the balloons with us to Panama to celebrate! See you Thursday….M
Old (Young) Man and the Sea….Happy Birthday! You are loved and missed but more importantly, have fun… Love, Tami, Don & Girlz
Have a fabulous birthday Harry. Post pictures of your celebration so we can be jealous! We love you.
Happy Birthday Harry!
Mike, Colleen, and Slackwater
Didn’t know it was your birthday.
Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Be safe my friend.
The 1st day of the year is filled with celebrations.Numero uno is Tami Nolt’s birthday.What a problem,football,fiesta,siesta or just to stay up night and day…No delay,send best wishes her way….
Many thanks Harry & Inta…many blessings in this new year!! Fish on..Love, Tami
We’ll be satisfied with 95 Billfish releases for this leg of our Journey…Had 2 blue marlin shots today and the Marlin won…Tonight we party on Valkyrie Bill Gates Yacht that’s docked next to us with Inta’s new best friends.Having a ball…Hope you are….Hanging to fish for a few days and then on to Panama
Unbelievable. Can you sneak just a couple pictures…please?! Happy New Year rockstars.
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2007 the “Year of the Billfish” bbbbbbb
Happy New Year!!! I’ll bet it will be even more billdacious on the other side of the canal.Enjoy the ride. Give my regards to the stars. JB
Happy New Year Harry & Inta – just got back from the beach – went there for my birthday! Sounds like you are have a blast hanging with the beautiful people.. Love, Tami, Don, Rhiannon & Gabrielle
This is the reel deal.Party and fish….Tomorrow will be our first day offshore.Hooked up with local mate compliments of our fishing buddy Doctor Joe(swamp fox).We have 94 billfish so far and are going for 100 by year end.Inta ‘s new best friends Brad and Angelina are here for New Years,staying in a tree house on a jungle cliff overlooking the Pacific.They left the kids in Botswana.
Why do the beautiful people always follow you?! Take Brad fishing…he’d like it.
Missing you guys (Inta to the max)!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New year!
Love,
Tony
Last time I was in a cloud forest was Laos 1968.However,unlike the locals here,the Meo were not cultivating coffee.Last night at Arenal Lodge was our first evening together off the boat since we left San Diego.I found the sound of Macaws much more soothing than AK47’s.
Leaving early AM for the Monteverde cloud forest preserve and the evening firework display at Arenal volcano.Will leave Friday night for the run to Golfito and hang for New Years.We got spoiled in Guatemala and are pushing to Hannibal Bank and the Black Marlin Grounds of Panama.
Costa Rica means a whale’s vagina in German. Have fun and take pictures!
Try to call us if you get reception. 6PM Pacific is usually good.
Love you!
The SD crew.
Happy New Year! What a blast!!! Harry, is it too late for me to meet you in Costa Rica to fish in Panama? I can leave in a days notice. TTYS!Call me if you can!
Dave
I am really glad you didn’t sink. That would have ruined our vacation. 😉 See you tomorrow tough bitches.
Maya called with your news. What an adventure. This was a great trip of a lifetime for you to take, but I’m anxious to see the two of you on dry land. I love you. Mother
Who’s your bitch? Expected lows in the teens tonight.Now thats a bitch. Geese don’t bounce as well on rock hard dirt. Miss you in the pit. Be well!