The adventurous journey with the self-built motor catamaran from Basel down the Rhine, through the canals of Germany to Hamburg, across the Baltic Sea, the Kattegat, the archipelago to Sweden, the Göta Canal, and back over the storm-tossed Kattegat and the swollen Rhine up to Koblenz and Winningen on the Moselle showcases in an impressive and humorous way the obstacles, challenges, and eating habits that had to be dealt with during these five months. A must-read for all boat owners, individual builders, yacht enthusiasts, nature-loving water sports enthusiasts, trip planners, and future boating enthusiasts.