Cast His Own Shadow

In early June 2006, schoolboy Angus Lamett was at a crossroads in his life. He'd just finished his final school exam.

He was a good student, with a talent for languages, being widely believed by his tutors that he'd do exceptionally well in the final exams.

The young man had important decisions to make. One option was a temporary, menial summer job, earning enough money to pay for his drinks at the local pub, and hopefully make a romantic connection possibly with best friend, Susan Burdett.

The other choice was an unexpected, more adventurous path. An opportunity that had presented itself courtesy of his wheeler-dealing father, David.

The job would be part of a four man-crew on a yacht for a man relocating to Australia. If he took it, the trip would change Angus' life forever.

The question for Angus was which one would he take.