Making waves and SLAYIN’ the mahi! Freezer is packed! (Ep 18)

This week we'll finally start the trip back to Florida that I've been talking about. But first, I need to get back to George Town to pick up Aaron, a friend who also has some items that he needs to pick up. One the 50 mile passage back to George Town, I land my first ever mahi mahi. What an insanely beautiful fish it is! To top it off, the winds were so good that I now have a new fastest speed on Maritopia. Once back in George Town, Aaron comes aboard and we almost immediately weigh anchor. But after having solid winds for the remainder of the first day, we're forced to run the pesky engine for more than 24 hours straight. The only saving grace was catching another mahi, this one being much bigger than the first. And then the fish basically start jumping into the boat. The lines were so busy that it took my mind off of the noisy engine.
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[@chapter4travels]

I'm at 10,100 ft, Grand Mesa Colorado catching trout and watching Mule deer out the front window while watching you at 0 ft in the Bahamas catching Mahi sailing the blue seas. Both of us are totally amazed at where life has taken us. I randomly burst out laughing at the beautiful places I find myself. Life is good and life is what you make of it.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Grand Mesa is so beautiful! And considerably cooler than it is here right now. There are times where I miss living in Colorado. But you’re absolutely right; life is what we make it. You can complain about it, or you can LIVE it! Looks like we’ve both chosen to thoroughly live ours.

[@jamescarid3448]

Reminds me of my kite flying days, string in knots everywhere! You're a salty sailor when 50 miles is just a short hop. Catch you next week, cheers.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

I think it took me about 45 minutes to get that untangled. I was just so excited to finally get an edible fish on board. With as hot and humid as it is in the tropics now, I’m definitely sweating salt. lol. As always, thank you so much for watching!

[@wallymarienau3771]

Superb Amy !! Milah, Rose,Fred & I are super stoked for you ....yessss

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

That was such a tough trip back to Florida. I nor the friend, Aaron, wanted to be doing that passage. But we knew we had no choice. The mahi was so delicious, though! There’s just something about eating never frozen fish that you caught yourself. It just tastes better.

[@tartansailor]

Amy, I find you are an out of the ordinary person, one who lives her dream no matter what the obstacles are. Keep it up, cheers, Richard

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you so much! Ordinary is boring! lol. And as cliche as it may be, we only live once. No way do I want to live a bland, unfulfilled life.

[@DouglasBlair-vv4je]

​@@AmysSoloSailingAdventuresThat's truth liking that comment is not enough so ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lukecelt9000]

Wow, you got that bird’s nest untangled! Respect 😎

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

It took about 45 minutes. On passage, I have nothing better to do. lol. But I’ve gotta make sure I pay attention to how I bring the line in with future fish. I was so excited catching my very first mahi that I wasn’t even paying attention to the line.

[@sirkyoj1]

I like that you have a hoodie with your name on it. 2:30 am you need those reminders.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Hahaha! No freakin’ doubt! With crew on board, gotta make sure they know my name. 😜

[@johnnylightning1491]

Sounds like dinner and maybe lunch is going to be fish for a while. Your doctor will tell you it's good for you, at least my doctor does. Keep the good stuff coming Amy.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

That mahi was so dang good! I ended up giving a pretty decent amount of it away to friends who weren’t as fortunate. I’ve got one piece left in the freezer. I’ve got it positioned so that I see it every time I open the freezer, as a reminder of what a phenomenal 5 months of memories the Bahamas provided me.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Ya Mon! Looks like a damn good time 🤘

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Dude, I was FLYING on the way back to GT! 2 reefs in the main and still pulling 8 kts! So far it’s the best overall passage I’ve ever had.

[@DavidJohnson-ff4li]

Glad you have some Company Amy.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

For that particular trip, it was definitely needed. Though that passage also helped me reiterate to myself why I enjoying being solo. Was amazing for the sleep aspect! 😁

[@user-retsailor]

Just try to think of how far you've come from when you started sailing ! You've done very well. I know I've asked before and, eventually, it will be revealed.......I was wondering where you will stick it out during hurricane season. Thank you for the video work, the editing and for sharing your adventure !

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

I was just thinking about that a few days ago. When I first left Florida, I was worried about seas over 2’. Now it takes about 7 to 8 ft before I get concerned. It’s been a phenomenal 5 months in the Bahamas! I’m already in the Dominican Republic, which is where I’ll stay for hurricane season. I’m hoping to get a bunch of boat work done, including finishing the cosmetics on the deck. But it’s considerably hotter and far more humid than I was anticipating. Everyone moves at a much slower pace. In fact, basically no work gets done outside of 7 to 11 in the mornings.

[@johncurry6047]

Your really getting into this! Great you take time to fetch us along.😃😃

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Oh, I’m loving it! My only regret is that I didn’t make the move sooner. Thanks for coming along for the adventure!

[@tim7652]

The toothy fish you caught is a Houndfish. The largest of the needle fish. Not much use for them but a fun tug on the line. Keep having fun.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Thank you for that! Just googled it. I had no idea that they like jumping, and have impaled a fair number of people. Until that day, I’d only seen the tiny ones that are about a ft or so long. And to think the houndfish grows up to 5’ and 10lbs.

[@njbaskipper]

Hi Capt'n Amy..💯 Caramba! She forgot to say: Yeeeaha America is AMERICA Courteousness does NOT take away from bravery.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

America. I sure don’t miss the traffic, traffic jams, everything & everyone being in a hurry, or everyone out for nothing but money. I sure do miss my family, but they’ll always have great foreign places to visit as long as I’m out sailing. Oooh, I take that back. With as hot and humid as it is in the tropics, I could go for a week in the Rocky Mountains right about now.

[@hsiwbdksndhsksnd]

Turning the iron horse off 👌

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

That trip was absolutely brutal with having to run the engine! I put just over 100 hours on the engine on that trip alone.

[@normanplotkin8105]

You can “steak” a Mai Mai. We use to use a “Cuban Wheel” to fish with and wind up the line. Enjoy your vids.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Yeah, I watched Aaron filet the one we caught together. The way he cleaned it was much better than how I did the first one. That fish was so dang good! There’s something about never frozen fish that you can yourself. It just tastes better. I actually like using the yoyo, because it’s so simple. But have to pay better attention in the future, when I’m feeling a fish in. Thank you for watching! I’m happy you’re enjoying the videos!

[@normanplotkin8105]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures I always found filleting difficult and wasteful of good meat. So for a larger Mai Mai or tuna, I usually scale, gut and then cut out steaks

[@jomeijackson5311]

Ah the drone of a diesel, on a sailboat the absence of such racket brings not panic but relief. Bet that express sail was nice having two hands to keep it moving. Have a question, for the cruising permit that you need to sail the islands and the limit as you redid yours in a previous episode. I just realized in your dash back and forth, wouldn't clearing out and leaving for 2 weeks reset the clock or did the Bahama government get wise to that tactic?

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Having another set of hands was amazing for that quick trip! It was weird being able to get uninhibited sleep while underway. But insanely nice! That’s one of the best treats on Maritopia, being able to shut that darn noise maker off. I don’t remember exactly now, but I asked the immigration officers in George Town about it. When you have a year long cruising permit, you’re allowed to leave and come back, so long as you come back within 90 days. It was actually pretty convenient.

[@njbaskipper]

That long, skinny fish with a needle mouth is the Aguijón fish or needle fish. It is edible and very tasty. IT'S NOT LIKE THE BARRACUDA

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

I wish I’d have know that, cause I would’ve totally eaten it. Someone else comments that they really like eating them as well. Oh well, now I know for the future.

[@chapter4travels]

I know beer is expensive in the Bahamas but wow that's a lot of work just for a beer run.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Hahahahaha!!!!

[@chapter4travels]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures See, I learn something new every day. The code word for beer is "boat parts", got it.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@chapter4travelslmao! That’s hilarious! For me, it’s code for rum.

[@sirkyoj1]

Use the hand winder . Look like a little roll to wind the line on. Never mind. See you have one.😂. Just pull the fish in and roll it up at the same time.

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

I’m still new to the ocean, so learning as I go. And that was a tough lesson. Took me about 45 minutes to re-spool the line. I was so excited that I snagged a fish that I got tunnel vision and only cared about getting it on the boat. I’d been trolling the Bahamas for 5 months, and had only caught a barracuda up until this point.

[@sirkyoj1]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures I’ve never got a barracuda. At least you haven’t tossed it all in the drink. I did that…wave hit and I let go of it all. Still fun

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

@@sirkyoj1dropped the whole pole, fish and all in? That sucks. But it’s funny after the fact. I’m sure it’ll happen to me at some point. I just hope it’s with a yo-yo, and not my good rod/reel.

[@njbaskipper]

Well, you said it, the rockeries or yellow stone hunting buffalo on horseback and the sound of wolves at night... Great, America is America 🤣 🐃🦌🦝🐶

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Hahahaha!