And Then We Hit a Rock By Greg Buenzli

If you have ever dreamed of living on a boat, you need to read this. If your significant other has always dreamed of living on dry ground, do not let them read it.

The author does not only take us on a memorable 337 days afloat, but he also gives us just enough background information to enable us to make the determination that he is not but so crazy and humor goes along way when afloat.

He blames this entire adventure on his sister, Lisa, for introducing him to Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville. For those of you with a sister, they make a perfect scapegoat for all that goes wrong in our lives.

The author starts us off with the introduction to his criteria for a wife. While looks, education, number of children, etc. are minor considerations the big one is, “Hey, you’re pretty cool. This could really turn into something. But before we get serious, I need you to know a couple of things about me. First, if we have kids, the first son must be named Greg. It’s just a thing. Second, I plan on buying a boat, moving aboard, and sailing off into the sunset. If you’re cool with that, I’d love to buy you a blue margarita.”

Their two-year plan blooms into twelve years. Life seems to happen even in Margaritaville. After a few stuttered starts they find their dream boat and learn the meaning of B.O.A.T. (Break Out Another Thousand) as in dollars.

You now follow Captain Greg, his first Mate Meredith and their three crew members on an adventure of a lifetime from the Caribbean to the upper Chesapeake Bay and finally to Fort Lauderdale where at the end, Captain Greg declares victory over Mother Nature.

This is a good summer read. It is lite-hearted with enough drama to keep it interesting, but always delivered with humor.

RATING: PG-13, mostly this book would not hold the interest of anyone under 15 years old. There is also cursing and a lot of stupidity.