Philip Haines aka Capt Tosh.
Born in 1936 in land locked Reading, Pennsylvania but yearned for the sea.
Educated at Penn State University in Computer Science. Active in the early days of the computer business continuing on to executive positions in several established and start up computer companies settling finally into retirement at the beach in California. Thus started the quest for a sailing boat and the dream of sailing around the world, described in detail in his book and series "pour me another rum". Having completed the "Round the World Voyage" he is currently residing on the calmer waters of the European canals on his canal barge in Narbonne, France. Celebrated his 75 birthday on July 29 which was the starting and ending day of his voyage and the publication day of his book.