Three Ways to Capsize a Boat: An Optimist Afloat is a humorous memoir and travel adventure recounting Chris Stewart’s unexpected introduction to sailing. Despite having never sailed before, Stewart accepts a job as skipper of a yacht in the Greek Islands, leading to a series of mishaps involving fires, crashes, seasickness and near-disasters. His newfound love of sailing then takes him on an even bigger adventure across the North Atlantic, following the historic route of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson. Written with self-deprecating humour and a sense of adventure, the book is an entertaining story about travel, taking risks and making the most of unexpected opportunities.