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'The Boat
lThe trip was held
on a new boat out of Hyannis on the south side of Cape Cod. Owned by Helen H
Fishing Fleet. This is one of the best and most comfortable boats I have been
on for a pelagic birding trip either here on anywhere in the world. It is fast
and maneuverable. The captain was very good at putting the boat on the bird and
was usually able to keep the bird so the sun was to the viewers back. The
captain and crew worked very well with the trip leaders and were helpful to the
passengers.
Usually party fishing boats are obstacle courses for pelagic
birders especially when everyone aboard is trying to look at one bird.. On the
lower deck, the Helen H. has wider than usual side aisles with a bench for
sitting.
The crew put away the fishing gear for this trip which is a
big help and safer for the passengers. |
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The front area is spacious and free of clutter. It was a
pretty rough ride up there most of the day, but favored by some enthusiastic
birders including two guys who seldom left the flying pulpit.
As you can
see from the pictures we had moderately choppy seas throughout the trip. |
Inside the main cabin there are tables, and
suspended bunks. There are more bunks below. The food service area was small
but the food looked pretty good. They served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For
$20 you got a ticket for all 3 meals. The trouble with the served meals is that
you have to eat them when they serve them even if there are birds
about.
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Participants
Pelagic
birders are special. Here are pictures to remember.
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I don't want these pictures to imply we
didn't work hard. It is just that when the birding slowed down, people relaxed
and I started taking pictures. |
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There were several young eagles aboard including these young
men. Great to see young people taking an interest in pelagic birding. |
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