Heyward Coleman is at a crossroads. Squeezed out of a company of which he is a part owner, he finds himself unsure of what to do next. With a non-compete clause in effect with his former company, Heyward puts his career on hold and embarks on an exciting sailing trip through the Mediterranean Sea with his family. However, with the winter months approaching and the Gulf War under way, this dream cruise will soon present them with a whole new set of obstacles. Becoming immersed in the cultural traditions of Turkey, Greece, Italy, Malta, Tunisia, and countless other Mediterranean locales, Heyward and his family learn to appreciate a variety of cultures, the delicate art a of cruising life, and even more about themselves. With cresting highs and dipping lows, the Coleman family is about to begin the most important experience of their lives. Based on an inspiring true story, Where the Wind Blows uses broad strokes to take readers through the many steps of deciding, planning, and executing this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With copious planning and preparation, the Colemans' trip ultimately enriched their lives in ways they never anticipated. Where the Wind Blows is a story about one family's whirlwind trip in the Mediterranean in the confines of a small sailboat. With a wonderful message that teaches readers to follow their destiny, this inspiring story shows us all that it's never too late to take control of our lives. Full of humor and heart, this action-packed story is an armchair sailor's delight sure to captivate anyone ready to embrace the winds of change.

Part travelogue, part inspirational treatise, The Next Port by Heyward Coleman is the adventure aficionados' brass ring. This engaging memoir shares one couple's five-year seafaring journey from Charleston South Carolina sailing 40,000 miles to visit 43 countries. Readers will enjoy a vicarious voyage that includes high-energy adventures, philosophical insights, and the spiritual journey the author and his wife made while sailing the high seas.