Meet the Characters
The people who shape Ryder Dale’s journey across the Pacific and through the final ordinary days that change everything.
Charlie Dale
A respected attorney, accomplished sailor, and Ryder’s estranged father, Charlie spent much of his life chasing distant horizons. In death, he leaves behind a sailboat, a compass, and a final journey that becomes the bridge between father and son.
Ryder Dale
A Ventura bartender with little interest in following his father’s path, Ryder suddenly finds himself responsible for a sailboat, a legacy he never wanted, and a journey that will test every part of who he is.
Kelly Wheeler
Ryder’s lifelong friend and loyal sailing companion, Kelly brings humor, honesty, and unwavering support to the voyage. His friendship becomes one of the anchors that carries Ryder through unordinary days.
Jenny Leigh
Warm, grounded, and fiercely loyal, Jenny sees strengths in Ryder long before he sees them himself. Her love gives him something worth sailing home for.
Pookie Dale
Ryder’s older sister has spent most of her life looking after everyone around her. Protective, outspoken, and deeply devoted to her family, she often understands Ryder better than he understands himself.
Michelle Spencer
Jenny’s cousin and trusted friend. Independent, thoughtful, and grounded, she never expects that the voyage will introduce her to the person who changes the course of her life.