He beat the kidney disease, but lost a battle with cancer eight months later. He died on May 4, despite all Janet's efforts. Now, with no Sam and no boat she has located another boat. Beaten up and in need of repairs, a 37-foot sailer of the Alberg class is down in La Paz. She doesn't have enough money to go down there, let alone to buy it, but she's got a lot of faith and a hunk of hope.
Boats are the most environmental means of traveling.
You don't pollute, or cause anyone any trouble. A boat takes less of this world and it teaches you not to be greedy. You travel at seven miles as hour, if you're lucky. It's true you have to take on water and provisions. She said she wants to see the world in the 37-foot boat.