This story begins in Boca Grande, Florida at Uncle Henry's Marina where Pete is trying to teach a Spanish looking gentleman to sail. During the last day of sailing, Captain Pete is hijacked and forced to sail to Merida, Mexico. The story follows the sometimes hectic sailing through storms, waves, and wind as the 21 foot boat makes its way to Mexico. On the way back to Florida Captain Pete discovers a dirty bomb in the bilge of the boat. The trip back, through difficult sailing conditions and the interaction between Captain Pete and the Federal Government makes this an enjoyable, but yet totally believable read.