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, November 3, 2011

Companion and Crew .... beginning ...... phase 2


Another journey begins - I just got word from Dale - that in the morning Companion and her crew will take off.  Anticipation is great - the boat as Dale explains it - is ready to go.  He made a list of tasks before we left last spring  - and of course the list grew when he got there - but they are all done.

Dale sailing into Curacao in May .... and what he will sail out of tomorrow

I am grateful that Rose and Kurtis came last week and took some of the pressure off of Dale - as both of them were energetic, eager and enthusiastic to help him, I only wish the “bugs” weren’t so bad  … ugh ….  those awful “no-see-ums!!”  Kurtis’ ability to solve issues is so keen …. no worries for this first mate that Companion is ready to go… Dale says “She shines” - Rose has her spit polished - a glow of white fiberglass - love a clean house!!!

This afternoon - the other half of Dale’s crew arrived - Tanya and Garrett - they all have provisioned for the next five days and after a good night’s sleep - they will sail off of the Curacao coastline to Santa Maria, Columbia. Three Days - Three Nights.
The Captain - one happy guy!

As far as my feelings …
I am really excited to be heading into the final leg of this extraordinary “goal” - (Dale’s 30+ year dream) - ready for the adventure, new sights and cultures, getting to know the local customs and cuisine, spending time with Dale and of course sharing Companion with family and friends  …  so if you might have an inkling to join us …. go for it!

But at the same time looking forward to bringing Companion “home” - especially after sitting at 134 Lummi on my garden chair this summer - I can imagine her tied to the dock … Dale running up the bridge to say that we better sail out for the sunset or Max coming over for a crab run or sailing up to Bellingham for “happy hour” with Em and Kyle, long weekends with Danylle and Andy sailing to one of the islands… sharing Companion with family and friends - that what “this” is all about.




So hear we go - 2011 …. 

bringing Companion home to the San Juan Islands, the mountains and LaConner, Washington....
praying for a safe journey - always!
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  1. SVCompanionNovember 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Wow!! Kim for not being here you have captured my emotions much better than I could. It will good to have you back on board Companion.
    Capt. Dale

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