Weather south east 3 to 4. We had 30 fish for the day, that's our last trip for tuna this year. We have said our goodbyes to Gervasio and thanked him for all his help, we'll be going down to Spain to meet them again soon. We're now steaming to France to land. I'm right pissed off, let's all eat burgers or better I'll go and catch burgers in the Atlantic. We're alright having crossiants for breakfast in France, and then home for Saturday or Sunday. It'll probably cost £750, and we'll be make more money then home - crazey world! It's time some of the pen pushers in this industry got off their fat arses and did what they are paid for because they are clueless. All I can say is for me it's a dream come true, I've done what I wanted out off it, caught tuna along side the Spanish. Quentin

Weather is ok, 104 fish! I can't put in words what I'm thinking or feeling, but I'm pissed at the moment, what a high note to leave a new fishery on! We'll be landing in another country - where did we go wrong! I hope we all wake up soon, I think Gervasio was saying why don't we land in his port, can you imagine that, we've missed the boat big time! Last day tomorrow, as an experience I wouldn't have missed it for anything and it's not over yet. Quentin.

Weather easterly 6 to 8 and raining - what ever happened to our tropical weather of Biscay! Our Basque friends went west, we went east and had a good day - 144 fish! We lost a few fish today and I stopped fishing at 13:30pm, to make lures up, but we got a days work anyway. I would say that our last day fishing will be tomorrow, but we'll see what tomorrow bring us! Still frustrating for me because I can't seem to get across that you don't just throw lures over, and that's it when you have 13 lines out with fish on, it is mental and you have to watch every one all the time. I reckon we could work two more line next year and two lines for a swordfish or two. I see them being stuck in boats like darts, but it would be fun! Quentin

Weather east south east 3 to 5. Fishing has gone quiet - Basque fishing fleet have broke up and gone searching for more fish! Water temperature is cold, not helping! I think we're going back to where we were last trip, to have a look. We had 25 fish for the day, it's a lond day when not much happens. Lets see what today brings, apart from that everything is fine! Quentin.

Weather easterly wind 3 to 4, and a cold wind not like the warm wind of Biscay sea. We had 60 fish today, nice run of fish! Seen a few dolphins, but not many, if they had any sense they should be in Biscay in the warmer water. Captain Edwards is having fun with our new language code with Gervasio, it goes something like b4 to c6 over, it's working! The last time they used this system was donkeys years ago, we're privileged that they are using it with us! Have a good weekend Quentin.

It's a fine morning - light breeze! We're back with the Spanish fleet again, thanks to our Basque friend Gervaiso. It's 05:00am and there is about 50 boats here, we had 30 fish yesterday, lets hope we have a better day today! It's possible we might land in France this trip, but to early to say yet, will see what the interest at home is like first. Quentin.

Weather west north west 3 to 5 and fining away. We made some running repairs to the compass dome, with a bin bag and some electric tape. We don't need our south westers anymore. We will be fishing this morning at about 06:30am. That's all from me, reporting from  south west Ireland, where the rain has cleared! Quentin

Weather is north east 1 to 2, and the sun is out but it's raining in our hearts! Captain Edwards is on a downer already, and earlier in the day he was swinging around on the radar trying to fix the palsma circuit, to give us warp speed on the radar. But all is well and  I'm keeping my sanity, just! Our Basque mate Gervasio is west of us. Fishing is poor, because of the weather we've had. Quentin.

Weather is not very good at all! Captain Edwards is on a downer all ready. Compass dome is leaking, actually its like a shower. We are up on watch with our south wester hats and coats on! We must be south of Ireland, cause it's raining. We will be on fishing grounds tomorrow morning. Quentin reporting from a piss poor Alantic Ocean!

Weather west north west 6 to 8. Here we go again! Just passing Lands End - it's a bit rolly! We ended up having the weekend off, ideal, had some tuna in the pub, rich! Good to have a bit of time out. Plymouth Trawler Agents did a wicked job again, not sure who bought most of it, but thanks anyway! This is our last trip on the tuna for this year. Lets hope its a good one! Quentin.

Charisma's fish was sold this morning on both Newlyn and Plymouth markets! Nova Spero has left Newlyn for their last trip until next May, after a well deserved weekend off!

Charisma is still at sea, weather is bad! But best ever tuna day yesterday, with 246 fish! It has been a brilliant trip for John and the crew on the Charisma. Looking like they'll be landing Monday, but haven't confirmed yet!