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.











Saturday, December 17, 2011

Our Five Amigos!


Well… it is quiet now … way to quiet ... We are missing our “five amigos”…

What a treat it was to share the beginning of the 2011/12 adventure with them … getting Companion to the next destination.

Giving a little bit of insight on these sailors  - "our five amigos" … is my pleasure …. 

Kurtis …. What started out a couple of years ago with fulfilling your “childhood dream” to sail the blue seas (in the BVI’s ) …  it was Dale’s privilege to share that with you then and now you assisting Dale to complete a “major” Companion accomplishment … crossing the Canal …. Sharing the journey and Dale’s dream!  We can’t thank you enough for your tireless work ethic, sailing skills, knowledge and sense of camaraderie!

 Rose … your wonderful smile and eagerness to help was a delight …. Loved having a culinary enthusiast on board … I know you will be adding kitchen gadgets to your wish list!  Our crew never ate better … and now you can add embroidery enthusiast to your claim. Your instinctive/gut feelings were right on - you are a people person!  I miss my early morning mochas and you.



Garrett … aka: G-Man …. Your sailing skills, fun loving spirit and knowledge of mechanical and technical situations were so appreciated …  besides entertaining us with your guitar and soothing vocals … Your are one fun guy! We want to be sitting in the "front row" when you make it big!!


Tanya …. Your willingness to always take the helm and the confidence that showed in those moments was a delight to watch.  You, too - an official member of the Companion Embroidery Guild!!  And quite “the gamer” you are - “Oh Hell” takes on a whole new standard after all of the marathon games!  … loved your bubbly enthusiasm!



Ed …. “Brother” … what a treat it was for me to watch you two brothers sharing a passion and of course the song "Come Sail Away!" - your parents would be so proud and happy … we both - but especially Dale loved having you join us for Companion’s historic journey thru the Canal … your keen sense of humor and knowledge of sailing was appreciated!  Besides that .. comic relief when we needed it ... propane takes on a whole new meaning!!  


We loved having the “Life of the Party” aboard!  You are planning the “Canal Reunion?” RIght?


While I am writing this…. Let me take a minute to reflect on “my man”  - sharing the moment of finally arriving to the Canal and the journey into the first lock gave me goose bumps! 


Sharing your “dream” …. Sharing a common goal …. Sharing life with you… just thanks..

So our dear “five amigos” we want to remember our journey together and know that
                                   Mi casa es tu casa!

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