Well this will be a refreshing change for our current conditions section that has been sadly quiet during the past two months. Between a dead computer during Randy's last voyage and forty days shore side for maintenance, there has been little activity in the cyber world of Royal Star. There has been much activity in the real world however as our drive to improve the operation has produced a very significant change that we feel will be to the benefit of all future Royal Star anglers.

Beginning in June 2007, Captain Brian Sims, a favorite Royal Star crewman, chief engineer, and second captain for many years who moved to the Qualifier 105 in 2001 to establish his own successful, well respected position in the long range fishing industry, will be joining Royal Star Sport Fishing as a Captain and percentage owner into the foreseeable future. We will sorely miss Captain Brett Rouintree's invaluable contribution's to Royal Star as he takes a break from the world of long range sport fishing to serve as chief engineer on a offshore albacore fishing vessel, but eagerly anticipate Brian's arrival in June.

With Brian's contagious enthusism for angling, personable nature, and drive for success, Royal Star is well positioned to continue our tradition of outstanding performance in the world of long range fishing. As an integral part of the Royal Star team, Brian's distinct contributions as Captain, chief engineer, and deck crewman will be genuinely appreciated as he joins the pursuit on voyages with both Randy and I as well as in command behind the helm. We are always seeking forward progress and look forward to forging ahead with Brian's insight and wisdom adding to our tireless drive to remain at the forefront of the long range sport fishing industry.

Now, as for the fishing, we are out and underway on our final sixteen day voyage of the season with a perfect load of bait and fantastic group of anglers on board. As we seem to have the e-mail function on our new computer worked out, look for daily reports to continue following today as I do my best to keep you well informed of our daily progress.