Today was my first full day on base and also the day I picked up my first crew of the summer, a triple from Nebraska. I believe there is one other KA/FA (Keys Adventure/Fishing Adventure) rotation, five crews total, out and about along with two OI (Out Island) rotations on the island. Lots of staff are still on pforce, our name for routine base maintenance tasks like weedwhacking, washing boats and vans, and other repair jobs. A few mates are on the island finishing the construction of campsites, composting toilet systems, and floating docks to make sure the participants have a successful and interruption free time when they get here. It was great finally getting to see just about all of the returning mates and captains from last year and I can't wait to meet the rest of the new staff members this summer.
Tomorrow my KA rotation will be heading into Key West after doing some early morning swim checks and we'll be back later that night after visiting the Sunset Festival.
The weather has been quite windy lately from what I hear and today was no exception. The offshore bite seemed to be there from the fishing reports I heard, but it was a chore getting out there for our Dusky captains. Several war canoes swamped near Big Munson Island but were able to safely shove anchor and there was a Dusky or two near to lend assistance in towing them to the beach of Little Palm where all were able to bail themselves, relash a hull if needed, and make their way to Munson safe and sound. This is high adventure, and some crews are sure getting their money's worth this week.
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