Alone at sea, there is no one else to help haul a fallen spinnaker back on deck or to dive mid-ocean to free a rope.
A collision with an Indonesian fishing boat, rigging failure, terrifying storms and knock-downs are offset by joy, wonder and pristine tropical islands. Potential romantic entanglements that might stall the mission are candidly revealed, as well as the crises of confidence inherent in such an epic voyage.