Sandy MacKinnon, an adventurer and former teacher, shares his thrilling journey of sailing a small dinghy across the English Channel and through European rivers to the Black Sea. He recounts heartwarming encounters with kind strangers and some hair-raising moments, including a chilling encounter with an armed horseman. Sandy reflects on how childhood literature fueled his passion for exploration and the chaotic joys of navigating canals. His whimsical tales are filled with adventure, humor, and the beauty of facing the unknown.