The MD Pelagic on 01/19 was largely wintered out due to rough seas - we
only got a few miles offshore and where back in port by 9 am, yet we still
managed 30-40 Razorbills/large alcids, all within sight of Assateague and
Ocean City!!
Hence...
SPECIAL ANNOUCMENT: MARYLAND PELAGIC TRIP
WHY: We have had good success the past two winters in alcids in the
nearshore waters of Maryland, and this year look like a great year for
offshore alcids (see above)!!!
WHAT: Nearshore (30-45 miles offshore) pelagic in Maryland ONLY waters,
on the 55� Morning Star, with Captain Monty Hawkins, veteran captain of
pelagics off Maryland.
WHEN: Saturday February 16, 2013. 11.5-hour trip. Leave 6 am, return 5:30
pm. Be at dock by 5:45 am. No weather date.
COST : $125 per person (payable to Morning Star) plus $15 to Mark Hoffman
for mate tip and chum (payable by cash or check day of to Mark Hoffman).
Max head count 21; co-leaders Lutmerding and Brighton.
HOW: Phone Morning Star reservation desk at 410-520-2076 with credit card
info; you will also need to provide cell phone number to Morning Star
reservation desk so you can be contacted in case we know Friday the trip is
a no-go for Saturday.
WHERE: Morningstar is docked at the West Ocean City Fishing Center . Turn
right at last light before bridge into Ocean City . Take left into parking
area and fishing center. The Morning Star is by the Travel Lift, Dock B,
Slip 2. The GPS address is �13001 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City, MD, 21842�.
Calm seas,
Mark Hoffman
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