Damn The Weather
On Friday we left out of Belmar Marina in New Jersey on the "Finominal". We were heading to the Hudson Canyon fishing grounds to go Tuna Fishing for 2 days. Even though it was torrential with rain, thunder and lightning it was still a go. We approached Shark River Inlet and the rain increased with intensity. We waited for the bridge to open when the captain informed us that the forecast had changed from 4-6 ft to 9-12 ft seas. We started to wonder what the trip would be like 120 miles at sea with 12 ft waves and heavy rain. Two hurricanes were swirling about in the Atlantic and one low pressure system was directly above us. Two boats were returning from the ocean where they waved their hands in the air to not go. Was it a setup for the Perfect Storm? Maybe not, but it sounded dangerous. The captain was on the VHF talking to a fishing buddy of 35 years that the seas are just too treacherous for travel and urged him to return. Coast guard issued small craft Warning. The call was made and we returned. We are now trying to reschedule. There are 2 spots open now for early October during the week if anyone is interested.
Jeff