On patrol out here in the huge swells and squalls, we happened upon the Playa De Menduiña. The EU bottom trawler from Galicia is still out here - since we saw it two weeks ago - dragging the ocean bottom for deep sea fish. The Esperanza feels very solid, in comparison to the violent pitching and rolling of the Playa De Menduiña - it looks ungainly. In this foul weather (Maaike was joking that she was happy with a force 7 gale) - it's too dangerous to launch the inflatables, so we sail past. We let the bottom trawler's skipper know that we're still here, still watching, and not going to forget about the destruction they're causing.
- Dave
Comments
What about Prestige?
Don't forget Galiza (not Galicia). We are still under effects from Prestige disaster.
Last two years, 40 accidents happened in front of Galiza Coast, and we don't have nothing against another disaster.
Posted by: Anxo at November 14, 2004 03:56 PM
Let's hope the crew on that bottom trawler are all seasick from the bad weather.
Not much consolation but I am sure the squid would be pleased with that. Serves them right! :op
L.
Posted by: The Lorax at November 12, 2004 05:41 PM
