“For those who like trivia,” wrote former SOA skipper Dan Walsh, “today (June 26) is the 36th "birthday" of the M/V Spirit of Adventure. Her official unveiling to the public was held at Fisherman's Landing on June 26, 1976, and was quite a party with over 300 guests attending.

“Originally built as a luxury live-aboard scuba diving vessel that operated locally and in the State of Hawaii, she made a very successful transition into one of the fleet's finest long range fishing vessels by owner operator Mike Keating.
“It was boat number two coming out of the Poole Boat Company, following the Royal Polaris, as one of many long rangers that the Poole Company built.”

“We had a great day at Cedros Island today,” said the report from Art Taylor’s Searcher June 24. “Our morning was a little slow until we located some yellowtail to work on. We had a nice, long drift and everyone had a chance at some good-size yellowtail.

“After our first drift, we spent some time looking around and found another area with a few fish. Some were on the smaller side, and they were donated to the galley for dinner. Everyone is looking forward to some fresh fish as always.

“We tried our luck in a spot that historically can be good for big yellows and we were able to land a few. Today's picture is Team Zemba with three nice-size yellows. We are staying the night and hoping for some more action in the morning.”