Big dreams, salty air, and growing up at the helm. When you're seven and your heart belongs to the water, no plane, truck, or even goat can compare to your very own boat. Join one determined kid with a love for boating as they dream of charting adventures, casting lines, and captaining a vessel named KID PASTA. With imagination as wide as the sea and advice from Dad to guide the way, this charming tale is a celebration of hard work, family, and chasing dreams-one nautical mile at a time. Maria has been anchored to the boating world since childhood, growing up in her family's three-generation business, Galati Yacht Sales. From filing papers at age ten to her current marketing role, her life has always revolved around the water. Boating is more than a profession-it's a cherished family tradition. Alongside her husband and two daughters, Maria finds joy and peace on the sea, carrying forward the passion that shaped her upbringing. Her love for boating inspires her children's books, blending adventure, family, and a deep appreciation for nature and the endless possibilities beyond the shore.