And Then We Hit a Rock

A hilarious true story of a family of five, a dog, and a cat who move onto a sailboat! From remora fish aiming at whale shark rear ends to dodging hurricanes, pirates, waterspouts, and naval warships, this laugh-out-loud memoir follows a family discovering the chaos and charm of life at sea. They battle marine toilets, make midnight emergency calls to the Coast Guard, learn the purpose of a “nut jiggler,” and sail a 46-foot catamaran through the East Coast, Bahamas, and beyond. Packed with comedic misadventures—rogue boats in storms, suspicious pirates, runaway crabs, and chili-fueled night watches—this book captures the wild highs and lows of cruising life. Includes full chapter listings across five parts, from “Cocktails and Dreams” to “What if I Have to Go Poo?” and “Suck It Murphy,” plus an epilogue and a glossary of ridiculous nautical jargon. A perfect read for armchair adventurers and anyone who knows that if everything went as planned, it wouldn’t be an adventure.

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