On a global tour that takes him from India to Greece to Africa, David tries in vain to keep out of trouble; poaching in the Lake District, heli-skiing in Canada, taking on the pirates of Nigeria and disguising himself as a nurse in Durban. Gritty and raucous, these true confessions of adventures on board a merchant ship - in the bad old days before regulations made everything ship-shape and orderly - are a riot from start to finish. A must-read for anyone who's ever dreamt of running away to sea, Baboulene's stories will make you weep with laughter. AUTHOR: David Baboulene grew up near Croydon, South London. From the age of 16 he travelled the world working on ships. He has since worked extensively in the music industry and has several published songs. He has awards for his screenwriting and has a current Hollywood deal. He is now a professional writer and lives by the sea with his wife and four sons.