Messages from our Atlantic crossing..........


Birthdays are big things aboard Windancer. The entire family has had their birthday's on board. We celebrate our birthdays in pairs. Mom had hers in the Belearics as we were comming into the Med on July the sixth. Mine was celebrated as we were comming out of the Med in the Belearics on the twenty-second of September. The other two crew/family members on board get a little more exciting place to celebrate their birthdays. Captain Johnny, A.K.A. Dad and Cruise Director/Medical Officer/Patient Jenny both celebrated birthdays on our Atlantic crossing. Even with the rocking of the boat and the smoltering heat Mom still works hard to continue the tradition. The tradition is that the birthday cake will be in whatever shape the birthday boy or girl chooses. Mom has out done herself on several ocasions with cake sculpting. The cakes include a mouse, a Dallas Cowboys star and a seven layer pyramid cake. Is that the dinner bell I hear? Got to run to eat a birthday dinner and a big slice of cake.

Jenny hit double digits and after a little birthday celebration with balloons and presents, Jenny had a special party. We were all invited to a swimming party, but not just any party. Best location in the world - middle of the Atlantic. We dropped the sails, towed a line and dove off the bow and floated back. Not too many little girls can say they celebrated their 10th Birthday at sea. We hope she remembers it forever.

Connor MacKenzie, Dinghy Captain, Windancer IV