This book is a collection of personal adventures and nautical escapades that have shaped who I am today. Within its pages, you’ll journey with me through long-distance voyages—some stretching over 1,300 nautical miles—and smaller, quieter moments like rowing a simple boat. No matter the vessel or distance, I lose myself in the water and the world around it whenever I’m near or in the sea.

My wife plays an important role in this story. She has always been either my compass when I needed direction or my anchor when I needed grounding. Her steady presence is woven throughout these stories.