At the age of 51, Captain Joshua Slocum was the first man to successfully circumnavigate or sail alone around the world, a journey of 46,000 miles. His famous voyage in the 36-foot sloop 'SPRAY' was only part of a life filled with adventure, exploration and ingenuity, making him 'America's best known sailor'..

    He recorded this adventure in his book, 'Sailing Alone Around the World', which became an instant best seller. In the fall of 1909, Captain Slocum left on another exciting voyage to South America and was never seen or heard from again. His disappearance has left generations guessing as to what eventually became of him, leading to many different fantasies; was he a victim of the Bermuda Triangle, killed by pirates, or did he disappear for a reason?

   His courageous journey has since inspired thousands of individuals, whether they be mariner or landlocked; young or old; to believe in themselves and have the courage to try their own adventures.