MAY ON THE BAY ~ Collision at Night! (part 1)

May on the bay got off to a great start with a shakedown sail that proved Jonah to be in fine fettle. [02] We get a couple of days fishing in and catch two halibut and some lingcod. [03] Then a jaunt around the bay to visit Monterey and Moss Landing, before returning to Santa Cruz. [04] Day 1 - Start of the season shakedown day sail ----- [05] The season got off to a late start for Jonah, as her crew were detained too long by landlubber obligations. [06] But all of that was quickly forgotten as the wind filled her sails and the waves splashed her bows. [07] Oh yes, it is so very great to be back out at sea. [08] Plans are hatched before we return to lay course bound for more distant shores. Day 2 - Fishing! ----- [09] Our second excursion upon the briny was to be for a day of fishing. [10] The halibut are reportedly inshore now, and we'd be remiss if we didn't endeavor to land the big one. [11] Having arrived at the dock shortly after dawn, we were greeted by a magnificent clear sky. [12] Watching the sunrise on the water as we motor out to the fishing grounds, [13] sipping a cup of fresh brewed coffee. [14] As they say, it doesn't get any better than this. [15] Today I'm accompanied by my daughter and her friend Emelia and we spend a marvelous day fishing near Capitola. [16] We caught two good size halibut. Day 3 - Santa Cruz to Monterey ----- [17] Well, I arrived dockside at the good ship Jonah this morning to some troubling news. [18] Apparently, and according to a note left by the offender, someone had collided with my vessel last night! [19] upon reading this note, a somewhat frantic search ensued of her topsides for damage [20] but I could find no evidence of such whatsoever. Not even a scuff mark. [21] much relieved I decided to simply go about my day. [] OK then. Time to get down to the serious business of "Velocity Made Good" under Jonah's keel. [] Monterey is not that far away, and Jonah is determined to sail the entire distance. [] I acquiesce to her determination, and we press on canvas aplenty, at times, as usual, a little too much plenty. [25] As is our wont. [] We arrive in Monterey in good time and without issue.