"We wanted places no rougher than a farm pond. The silence in these places was completeso much so that we found ourselves speaking in whispers."from Phoenix from the Ashes

Sailors dream of a quiet life living aboard a classic yacht, yet few have been able to make that dream a way of life. This is the story of one couple who did, and their reflections on the reality of this seemingly idyllic existence at sea. After a fire destroyed everything they owned, Justin Ruthven-Tyers and his wife began their journey by literally chopping trees for wood to build their sailing yacht. And with wonderful turn of phrase and humorous narrative, Ruthven-Tyers takes us on their journey as they set sail for the wilds of Scotlandup creeks, in rocky pools, in lovely desolate places whose descriptions will make any armchair traveler ache with envy and inspire anyone dreaming of living a similar lifestyle at sea.