"No son, you cannot go to sea. It will corrupt your morals."

Despite these words, a young boy's passion for boats and the sea would not diminish and even though every attempt to get a job at sea was predestined to fail, he still found a way to make most of his dreams come true.

This book is not just about a boy who grew up and built a boat; it is about having the will, and finding a way to fulfill your dreams in some way or another. It's also about Ireland's boating community and their generous spirit and deep friendships. It is about sometimes learning the hard way and the beauty of pulling into a quiet harbour after being tossed around for hours by wind and waves.

It is a simple, yet intimate book; a true story of a man born with salt in his blood.