Andrew Halsey is a resolute, stubborn guy who doesn't understand the meaning of 'No' or 'You can't'! Since the tender age of nine, Andrew dreamed of rowing solo across an ocean. The fact that in adulthood he was blighted by epilepsy hasn't deterred him; it's just one more challenge to overcome. Finally, he amasses adequate funds to finance his dream and sets out in his 28ft rowing boat, which is named Brittany Rose after his only daughter. A virgin ocean rower, he can only surmise what lies ahead as he resolutely dips his oars into the waters of the Atlantic, embarking on the hazardous journey from Tenerife to St Lucia. The Atlantic, where calm waters turn into skyscraper-high waves in the blink of an eye. Constantly beset by fickle and often dangerous weather conditions, Andrew rows on and experiences the aggravations and joys of the ever changing sea and what Mother Nature has on the itinerary. Wearing a harness to safeguard him when seizures intrude, he is constantly tormented by salt sores and other minor injuries, yet he battles against the odds. By landfall, he has the bug and is determined that his next objective will be the Pacific Ocean!
This time, however, the weather conspires against him and he almost starves to death in his tenacious efforts to cross the immense distance. There are highs and lows, not only in the swells of the ocean, but in Andrew's moods. There are the priceless pleasures of communing with nature; the fun of spotting the denizens of the deep and numerous seabirds. Frustration and tiredness are constant bedfellows but humour often comes to Andrew's aid when he is in the doldrums. Despite the travails and failures, what shines through is Andrew's indomitable spirit to persevere. These journeys are no mean feat for any man, let alone an epileptic.