A short history of SV Companion -
In April of 2005, Kim and I signed an agreement to purchase a Leopard Catamaran and place it in the Moorings Charter Program for 5 years.

Buying the last 40' Catamaran built in 2005 by Robinson and Caine of South Africa, the boat was to be chartered in Placencia, Belize. It arrived in Belize in late November, and was used by Moorings Chartering until June of 2010. During that time, we were able to sail our boat many times, and have a few charters in other parts of the world; LaPaz Mexico, Abaco Bahama, British Virgin Islands, Nice France, Gocek Turkey (Turquoise Coast).

Max , our nephew and his dad, Mike will be joining, Kim and I for part of the voyage. We are also looking forward to meeting family and friends along the way.

Our blog is intended to share our journey, memories and information to sailors.

Enjoy, Dale & Kim

PS: 10 years after the start of our voyage, we are living in LaConner with SV Companion and the adventure continues.











Thursday, March 31, 2011

Grand Pitons - mountains!

Grand Pitons were something else… so spectacular that we went twice to anchor in the bays that looked up at them.   The Pitons are two sheer high peaks on St. Lucia that seem to jump up from the water’s edge– so lush with tropical rainforest vegetation and wildlife – we were awestruck….. 
The Pitons from a mountain road

and of course – Dale took about a zillion photos of Companion  in the background … so here you go.
From the beach beneath the Pitons

There Companion sits 

One of the most memorable dinners we have had so far – this delightful restaurant on the beach in the bay – Wow was it ever delicious – Kingfish for Dale, Mahi Mahi for Chuck, Father and Andy, Blue Marlin for Danylle and I – atmosphere that was terrific – a steel band played providing the background with a killer sunset.   What more could we ask for – thanks Chuck for the treat!!!
Captian Dale and two of his mates!

Father and the girls - including Companion!

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