In the fall of 1977, 19-year-old Dale "Catman" Ballard gets a call that changes everything. Lured by the promise of adventure, he leaves behind the cold Indiana landscape for the sun-drenched shores of Florida?where an unexpected opportunity draws him into the world of high-stakes smuggling.
"My Caribbean Run" chronicles Dale's real-life journey on The Mirage, a 76-foot yacht sailing toward Colombia on a dangerous mission to transport 13.5 tons of marijuana. What begins as an exciting escape quickly turns into a battle against the elements, seasickness, and mounting tension among the crew. With massive waves threatening to capsize them and unexpected twists at every port, Dale is faced with a challenge far beyond his years.
A vivid tale of danger, camaraderie, and survival, "My Caribbean Run" immerses readers in the gritty, unpredictable world of 1970s smuggling. This gripping memoir will leave you wondering: How far would you go for an adventure?
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978-1-917327-32-9 (9781917327329)
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Dale "Catman" Ballard is a musician, storyteller, and adventurer with a life as bold as the tales he tells. A former blues band frontman who's performed over 2,500 shows, Dale brings raw truth and vivid detail to his writing. His debut book, My Caribbean Run, recounts a wild, real-life smuggling voyage in 1977-part survival story, part coming-of-age odyssey. He lives in Indiana and still performs music whenever he gets the chance.
