Take a (humorous & pain filled) journey down a mariner's path and discover the trials and tribulations of owning an old fixer upper boat. This is volume one of a three volume set totaling 142 short stories. "Jim Wood possesses a gift for finding meaning in the mundane, beauty in the commonplace, and adventure in ordinary things. His insights help readers appreciate their own experiences from a fresh and interesting perspective." Chuck Gould, Editor Nor'westing Magazine.