Alain Kalita recounts a lifelong obsession with the sea, from childhood fantasies of endless voyages to the perilous reality of single‑handed sailing. The memoir follows his relentless pursuit of the horizon, describing the exhilaration of navigating vast oceans alone, the moments of madness that accompany such isolation, and the narrow escapes that nearly cost him his life. Kalita writes with a blend of humor and stark honesty, turning each episode into a vivid portrait of a man who refuses to let the dream die. The narrative captures the raw beauty of the open water, the relentless pull of the wind, and the inner fire that drives a sailor to keep moving forward, even when death seems to beckon. It is a testament to the power of passion and the enduring spark that keeps a sailor’s heart beating against all odds.