And Then We Hit a Rock: A family of 5, a dog, and a cat move onto a sailboat
Hilarious true story!
About this book
Did you know that the remora fish will try to swim up a whale shark's butt when they poop? The crew of Twig didn't. It turns out there was an awful lot the family of five didn't know when they decided to move aboard and set off for adventure on the high seas.
After decades of dreaming, and planning, the explorers finally sailed off into the sunset. Yes, they found the palm trees and coconuts they had longed for, but they also glimpsed the other side of paradise. They ran from waterspouts, dodged hurricanes, got (sort of) robbed by pirates, and played chicken with naval warships. They found themselves making emergency calls to the Coast Guard in the dead of night and learning the exact purpose of a nut jiggler during a late-night beach bonfire.
Join as the inevitable is pondered after a meal of coffee and chili on a night watch in "What if I have to go poo?". Commiserate the anxiety of the hurricane season and practice dodging rogue unmanned boats during a midnight tropical storm. Laugh at the captain's intimate misfortunes with marine toilets, sense what a pirate smells like, and discover how not to get crabs in this page-turning journey of the East Coast. You are invited to follow along with the frustration and joy of a life newly discovered afloat a 46-foot catamaran.
Remember: If everything had gone exactly as planned….it wouldn't have been much of an adventure.
What Readers Are Saying
Join tens of thousands of readers who've loved this hilarious sailing adventure
"Absolutely hilarious! This book had me laughing out loud throughout. The family's adventures are both relatable and utterly entertaining. A perfect read for anyone who loves adventure and humor!"
— Sarah M.
"As a fellow sailor, I can relate to so many of these mishaps! The author captures the reality of sailing with family - the good, the bad, and the absolutely ridiculous. Highly recommend!"
— Captain Jim
"What a delightful surprise! I picked this up expecting a simple sailing story and got so much more. The humor is genuine and the family dynamics are beautifully portrayed."
— Jennifer L.
"This book perfectly captures the chaos and joy of sailing with pets and kids. Every sailor should read this - you'll recognize yourself in these pages!"
— Mike the Sailor
"I couldn't put it down! The stories about the dog and cat on the boat had me in stitches. This family's courage to pursue their dreams is inspiring."
— Adventure Mom
About the Adventure
Did you know that the remora fish will try to swim up a whale shark's butt when they poop? The crew of Twig didn't. It turns out there was an awful lot the family of five didn't know when they decided to move aboard and set off for adventure on the high seas.
After decades of dreaming and planning, the explorers finally sailed off into the sunset. Yes, they found the palm trees and coconuts they had longed for, but they also glimpsed the other side of paradise. They ran from waterspouts, dodged cargo ships, and learned that living in paradise isn't always as perfect as the postcard.
This is their hilarious, heartwarming, and utterly true story of adventure, family bonds, and discovering that sometimes the best journeys are the ones where everything goes wonderfully wrong.
Ocean Adventures
Experience the thrill and chaos of life at sea with unexpected encounters and hilarious mishaps.
Family Journey
Follow a family of five as they navigate the challenges of living together in a small sailboat.
Heartwarming Moments
Discover the deep bonds formed when facing the unknown together, pets included!
True Story
Every wild adventure actually happened - truth is stranger and funnier than fiction.
"If everything had gone to plan, it wouldn't have been much of an adventure"— From "And Then We Hit a Rock"
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Join tens of thousands of readers who've fallen in love with this hilarious sailing saga. Perfect for anyone who loves adventure, family stories, or just needs a good laugh!