And they're off

Like the start of a horse race, the herring seiners headed for sea starting at 1400 hrs this afternoon. They had been in port for several days due to foul weather which prevented fishing.
First off was Lady Janice II - this time in clear weather.

It was followed by Silver Harvester 1, which began to deploy its paravnes almost as soon  as it was off the dock., with Lady Melissa  following behind.

Going fishing for the first time, Dual Venture was the next to go.

Leroy and Barry No.II also sailed, but carried out a compass adjustment before it left port.

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