An inspirational sailing book, this unflinching account follows marine biologist Mike Litzow, his wife Alisa, and their nine-month-old son as they travel by sea from Alaska to Australia. Recounting the stress and exhilaration as well as the fights and claustrophobia experienced onboard, this frank and deeply personal story also highlights the unrelenting fierceness and beauty of the open ocean. Demonstrating a moving affinity with the wildlife, people, and cultures encountered along the way, this is the tale of a family afloat in the Pacific.