Emerald hunting

This Saturday was supposed to be the day we went emerald hunting. Unfortunately the winds did not support that. We have had winds 15 - 20 knots a number of days last week and the boats can't work when it is 15 knots or greater. So to say the least I am disappointed. I do have a link to story about hunting Atocha emeralds that I thought you would enjoy.

http://www.madmariner.com/voyages/story/
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So the Dare is back in the water and for the first time in months both boats are out. The winds finally died down this morning (of course after my scheduled day to hunt!). This is also Tom's latest work Adventure since the boat yard work is done..... Division Week (yes he is employed for another week)! The week when the Mel Fisher investors come to town to collect their booty and party every night. Another week of drinking!!!! Also during Division Week the investors come to hunt emeralds and dive the site. Tom will be helping to take them out to hunt emeralds. MF has a boat which they are using to shuttle them out each morning, then he gets to hang around and help hunt or he can dive (at least he gets to spend everyday this week on the water), and then bring them back to KW. He is the First Mate so I have nick named him Gilligan. Now all I have to do is find the right hat!

So we have another week of fun, friends and LOTS of drink as the Adventure continues!