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, December 8, 2011

Farewell to the San Blas Islands


“Idyllic” is what I will think of when I think of the San Blas Islands …  this has got to be one of the most pristine places left on this earth.  We … Ed, Kurtis, Rose, Garrett, Tanya, Dale and I  knew we were someplace really “special” -  a tropical paradise like nothing we had ever seen before.  Truly untouched by commercialism, commerce, pollution - where else can one go to witness that?
Capt'n D on Coco Cay

The Kuna Indians let us sail into their islands  -  just for a “look see” - and what we have our some pretty awesome memories - The Kunas shared their daily routine with us - a very simple life - with traditions and customs original to their tribe. We appreciate their lifestyle… they are happy. You can just see it when they look at you with their smiles - they just light up!
Rosalina and her granddaughter 

Our life on the boat was idyllic also - most of the mornings I was treated to a very special breakfast treat - Thanks Glori for sending me with the Frain’s chocolate and new frother - with Rose’s barista skills - this was pretty much heaven on earth!!!  Island Mochas for us!
I think this should be a commercial for Frain's!  Thanks sweet Sister for the supplies - Island Mocha!!

Waiting for the fisherman to show up so we could decide what dinner was going to be - was a real treat for us!
We refer to these guys as "OUR Lobster Boys!"

Reading, swimming, listening to Garrett’s guitar and song writing, card playing, and now a new hobby for the girls - embroidery - we made the time pass  - not is any kind of rush - no need to be -  we all relaxed and got into our own rhythm of each day - this made a fabulous 12 day excursion.
Quiet afternoons out of the sun

Thank you San Blas ………. just thank you ! 
Maybe just maybe we can come back someday!
Loved our time in the San Blas'






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