Taking The Helm

The inspiring true story of one woman’s journey from reluctant first mate to confident captain.

When Nancy Suter and her husband set sail across the Pacific, it was his lifelong dream, and a daunting leap into the unknown for her. They agreed to keep going “as long as it stayed fun.” But only five days into their voyage, everything changes when her husband becomes insulin-dependent. Suddenly, Nancy must confront her fears, step out from behind the safety of the galley, and quite literally take the helm.

What follows is a remarkable odyssey spanning 25,000 nautical miles, one of storms weathered, landfalls celebrated, and horizons widened. Along the way, Nancy discovers reserves of resilience she never knew she had, redefining her limits and embracing her own authority at sea and in life.

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