S/V DULCINEA
In the Spanish Classic, “DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA”, the Champion, DON
QUIXOTE, is slightly demented. He
considers himself in Holy Combat as he flights with windmills. He meets ALDONZA, a common woman of the world
– sees her as a vision of loveliness, a fair Lady, and christens her DULCINEA.
“TO EACH HIS DULCINEA”, is explained by Miguel Cervantes, the author,
as meaning that every man, regardless of rank or station, sees life as he
chooses, sets his own goal before him, his Quest, his IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. DON QUIXOTE includes the winning of DULCINEA
as part of his Impossible Dream.
Yachtsmen are considered by some elements of society to be slightly
demented, hence the comparison between DON QUIXOTE and me as master of this
vessel. This then is my Impossible
Dream…my DULCINEA.
