The Boy Behind the Gate

Award-winning author Larry Jacobson recounts his six-year, 44,000-nautical-mile voyage around the world after leaving behind his corporate life to pursue a lifelong dream. Facing extreme challenges such as pirates, severe weather, and equipment failures, he and his crew discover lessons in seamanship, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through personal journals and encounters with people along the way, the story offers inspiring insights and deep reflections on living life to the fullest. This memoir invites listeners to explore the transformative power of pursuing one’s passions and the wisdom gained from the sea.