Zwölf Halbwüchsige werden von ihren Eltern für ein Jahr auf dem Zweimaster "Albatross" eingeschifft. Unter den harten Bedingungen an Bord und geführt von dem erfahrenen Skipper Christopher Sheldon, sollen sie zu gestandenen Männern geformt werden. Nach anfänglichen Reibereien raufen sich die verwöhnten Jungen tatsächlich zu einer verschworenen Gemeinschaft zusammmen. Doch auf der Rückreise aus der Karibik gerät das Schulschiff unvermutet in einen schweren Sturm, der die "Albatross" zum Sinken bringt...
A monotonous life has pushed the unfulfilled Forrest (Todd Blubaugh) to a voyage of self-discovery by living aboard his sailboat on an alluring, Missouri lake. Soon he catches wind of the rebellious and free-spirited Everly (Nicola Collie) and their idealistic dreams align for a thrilling and thought-provoking, romantic adventure. Can they survive, reconnect with nature and rewrite their own rules of modern existence, or will they discover that society operates the way it does for a reason?
The story of the 2008/2009 Vendée Globe race. 30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27000 miles around the world, non stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats. This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face. The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential. Growlers (Icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger. On any day the forces of nature can bring an end to the best sailor's well made plans. They harness the wind, hope for safe passage over the sea and push hard to win. They are a testament to the audacity of the human spirit.
Arturo, Wendy and Amílcar, live in a volcanic lake in El Salvador. Ancestral lives converge in their inner transformation, from the sport of sailing, learn to dominate nature, stand out internationally, overcome violence and adversity.