This is the fifth of the six book, Sailing Around the World Series, and has been formatted for children and teenagers with reading difficulty. Jonathan, a self-taught sailor left banking to sail around the world. He headed west into the setting sun. Whether it was 1000 or 10 miles, he knew where he was going, but not what adventures were in front of him. This story continues after crosses the Pacific Ocean. Since he has lost his sailing boat, he looks to buy a new one in New Zealand, and puts back to sea. He is still heading west, heading for home, but the adventures were not yet over.