Dale Winson

The last couple of days we had very consistent conditions. Fairly steady winds, usually in the 15 to 18 knot range with gradual increases to the low 20s.  Things were so predicable we

Now that we have made it past the halfway point, the next milestone is crossing through the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where the North East and South East trade winds meet.  The ITCZ is

Jade made us banana pancakes...Again!!Chris is ready for his pancakes. Chris driving for the equator as FAST as he can! Danielle was hot so she cuddled with the frozen soup

We are just past the half way point to the Marquesas, so it seems like a good time to try and explain why I am out here doing the somewhat crazy thing. Why

Another accidental gybe.  100% my fault this time. And I broke stuff as well.   UUUGGGGHHHH.  I hate admitting it and writing this. But it happened. We were getting ready to put the spinnaker

Chris and Jace enjoying the Trade Winds. Danielle gating laundry done in a bucket. David driving like a pro down wind in 20 knots. Chris and I get some much

Have you ever been 1,000 miles from nowhere? Well, that is where we are.  There actually are not many places on Earth where you can be more than 1,000 miles from

We hit several milestones today: 1 week at sea 1,000 miles from Newport (not including the 200+ miles we sailed diverting towards Cabo) First time with the spinnaker up The sun was

We hit the trade winds late this afternoon, then gybed from starboard to port and we are now headed due south straight for the Marquesas! We also got to experience a bit of

Why are we looking for the trade winds? Trade winds typically provide the ideal sailing conditions, with fairly constant speed and direction, all day, and all night. They are what sailors dream about!

Open this post to see all the photos! Pasta for dinner. Thanks Danielle!Banana Pancakes by Jade!What the crew does off watchChris and Dale living their dream together!

We needed to come up with a solution to keep the engine from getting flooded again.  The problem is the exhaust pipe is close to the water coming off our stern.  Because we

With lots of prayer, perseverance and determination, my cousin Chris and I were able to get the engine running.  We could not have done it without the support from a mechanic friend of

The South Pacific Sailing brochure is full of LIES! Warm trade winds.  LIES!  Relaxing downwind sailing. LIES! Sunny skies with white puffy clouds. LIES! Time to read books, relax and enjoy the best

At 3pm today we hit the 48 hours at sea mark.  Everything is going well onboard.  It is still much cooler than we would like, but we know warm weather is ahead! We

We cast off the dock lines at 2:30 PM  0n April 2nd! We set a course to  Nuku Hiva 2,836 miles away!

We have our crew together and most of the boat projects done. More importantly we are all feeling healthy and strong! Right now our planned departure date is Tuesday April 2nd. We are

We are in the final days of preparing to sail to the South Pacific.  On board will be Dale Winson, Danielle Winson, Chris Judge, Alanna McNiece and Brian McNiece.