Author: sdtunaboats

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Tio Leo….

It saddens me to write a post about the passing of (Tio ) Leo Correia . A man that was a huge part of my family, with multiple Uncles , Cousins and friends , fishing aboard the Pisces. My Uncle Carlos says he’s the best boat owner he has ever worked for , and says how much Leo played a part in his life .My father fished with Leo and loved it , I believe it was aboard the Christina C and the Mermaid . I used to love being in his house with his son Darrin and looking out to the Point and seeing the Pisces heading in , and we would jump in the car and meet the boat at the Dock . It comforts me to know he’s back together with his family in heaven , and like Darrin told me today ” there’s a few old men up there talking fishing stories tonight ” ….
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Finisterre….

A nice photo of the Tuna Seiner Finisterre , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1972. This Seiner is on my Top 10 favorite list, Captain Scafidi was a Top Skipper with this boat. Thank You to Chris Carey for sharing this photo , share your photo at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats 
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Jimmy Santos….

This photo of Jimmy Santos ,and his Crew enjoying a nice meal after a couple of very difficult days. The Seiner Yap Seagull ( Proud Heritage ) sank ,  I’ve been in touch with the Santos family and they want to Thank everyone for all the prayers,  God is good and their prayers  were answered . [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

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Via Mistral…

The Tuna Seiner Via Mistral , in a set. Built by Campbells Shipyard in San Diego, in 1991, it was one of the last Seiners built in San Diego before the Shipyard Closed . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats. 
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South Coast…

This is a photo of The Tuna Seiner South Coast, docked at The Embarcadero. This photo goes out to Dr Glazener who helped me out with a procedure recently in the hospital , and to his brother Charlie who now lives in Virginia who fished on this boat. I guess you never know where you will run into someone connected to the Tuna Industry. Please share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats