Saturday, January 11, 2014

Dominican Republic is on the map

Its that time of year. Facebook is full of reports of boats beginning their seasons to head to mexico or south to the Dominican Republic or just begin the sailfish tournament season. Most conversations between crews on docks have turned from stories of last season to "where are ya'll headed this year?".

 Congratulations to the Dominican Republic on being named the 1# spot for blue marlin. In the world for 2013. http://billfishreport.com/billfish-report/2013-billfisheries-of-the-year-1-dominican-republic/

The areas between Casa de Campo and Cap Cana are surely prolific. We are looking forward 
Getting back there in a few short weeks.  Yes we travel to exotic locations in search of great fishing.
But one of the things that keeps us returning to particular locations like the Dominican Republic is the people. We make New 
friends Everywhere we go. But few places welcome the crews like the bunch at Casa de campo
There are some marinas where they will see the boat arrive and say hey I remember your boat from last year.
But then they will ask your name.  Its not necessary  to remind them of your name at CDC. The bunch at Casa de Campo have it figured out. Yes it is 
Big shot to the local economy when all the boats arrive but everyone at CDC truly makes us feel
Like we are long lost friends. 
Vilma and Jesmine have really done a great job with publicity on social networks to get the word out about how great the fishing can be in CDC. But they
Also work hard to make the crews feel at home.  Each night they are on the docks getting the 
Reports from each days catch from all the boats. They have even gone out of their way to plan events 
For all the boat crews to participate in. Many marinas could surely take lessons from what they 
Have done. The Dockmaster Frank runs a very nice and clean marina and his staff is very 
helpful. Felix works the desk in the dock office and is super helpful to any crew member

Tyler and I have but 2 weeks left before we leave. The boat should be out of the yard mid week and then we d
Do the pirate invasion before we load the boat and head south. 

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