As a reward for completing the first section of our new "Angling for a Healthy Future" program, for high school students, Capt. Rich decided to take some of the Santaluces students out fishing on our boat, and snorkeling with the kayaks.
The morning started with a fishing trip offshore on our boat. The seas were a little rough, and some of the students were not feeling the best, so we decided to troll around; and it paid off! The students took turns reeling in bonitos, blackfin tunas, and skipjack tunas. We unfortunately also had a big bite off. Due to the seas we came in early to fish inside the intracoastal were we caught a few lane snappers, and saw a few big tarpon.
Once all the fish was cleaned and put on ice, we then headed over to the Boynton Beach Boat Ramp. Despite the strong winds the students grabbed the kayaks and a jon boat. Our goal was to paddle over to Bird Island and do some snorkeling. It took us all a little longer than we thought to reach the island paddling against the wind, but we all survived. At the island we snorkeled around the rock, while some of the other students tried to fish again.
It was an exciting day for the students, as well as for Capt Rich and I. The students were able to put their new fishing knowledge to use, and we were able to see how much they have learned.
The Santaluces High School students will be starting the second section of our program this week, while Belle Glade YEC will be finishing this week. We are planning a fishing trip for our Belle Glade students this week, and will post pictures as soon as we can.
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