Nov 6 - Captain Dale, Captain Mike and Max started their voyage - sailing from Guatemala to the Isle of Roatan was little over 30 hours - they had some “wave” action and were tired when they arrived - but happy to have “officially” started. The guys rested for a couple of days - provisioned and on Nov 13 headed toward Jamaica, knowing that it might take 7 days or so. I just got a “text” this afternoon and they are over half way there and doing great … especially since Max got his first big “catch” - a 30 +lb Wahoo - so a great dinner and “meat” in the freezer. That makes all the “crew” content!
Capt. Mike is in “charge” of keeping the "wives" updated - so we have gotten a few texts via satellite phone - just knowing that they are safe makes "happy wives!" Glori and I are enjoying sharing this adventure together.
Mike reported that the winds are favorable for good sailing and I can only imagine that Dale is enjoying that - speculating that the motor is not running constantly and they are conserving diesel. Plus the lack of motor noise is pleasant.
As far as what I have been up to - November 3 - I stayed in a cute little hotel in San Pedro Sula - being the only non Spanish speaking person there - (I have vowed to learn the language - got a beginning Spanish tape!) I just “holed” up in my room, went to the airport early and caught the first flight to Dallas - Paula was waiting for me!!! Enjoyed a few days in Shreveport, regrouped and headed up to the northwest - staying with Glori - my heart was yearning to see “our girls” - found a last minute “deal” to LA - called Em at 6 am on Thursday to see if she wanted to go surprise Danylle on Friday morning - Andy was “in” on the surprise - I got such a kick seeing Danylle’s expression as she walked into their “place”, and there we were….I love being the “surpriser!” We had a great 32 hours in LA - back to Seattle - up to Anacortes to retrieve my car, back to Seattle and 30 hours later relaxing in Bainbridge with Laura and Brian.
Dale is planning on “calling” me tomorrow - a short conversation which will be okay - just gives us confirmation that all is well.
I am really proud of Dale as he planned, organized and worked really hard for the last 6 months preparing himself as well as Companion for this voyage. When I left him on November 3 he was calm, anxious yet peaceful - did my heart good to see him in his element and fulfilling his dream!!
Life is really good.
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