At a turning point in his life, George Fetherling embarked on an adventure to sail round the world on one of the last of the tramp freighters. With dash, colour, and droll humour, Fetherling recounts his four-month journey, including the rich cast of characters and assortment of adventures he encountered on the way.

George Fetherling is a poet, writer, editor, and teacher who has published more than 50 books, including the novel Jericho, the travel memoir Three Pagodas Pass, and the celebrated memoir Travels by Night. He lives in Vancouver.