In 1979 Bill and Penny purchased a 38 ft sailboat.
However, each of us stood our required watches and could be counted on when tough conditions happened..
Fights and arguments were a nearly daily occurrence.
The schooling was especially delicate.
Spending time in a relatively confined space was not easy.
After spending a short time in the western Caribbean, they returned to the Pacific side and after stopping at Cocos Island once more, headed for home.
One of the highlights was crossing the Panama Canal.
Down the coast of Mexico, exploration of Cocos Island, several months in Costa Rica and Panama.
And so, began a two-year adventure.
After sailing around the Southern California islands for a year, Penny suggested that they quit their jobs, take their sons JJ (15), and Dan (11) out of school and go sailing.
It took a year to get built and finally delivered.
In 1979 Bill and Penny purchased a 38 ft sailboat