117 Days Lost at Sea: A Couple's Incredible Fight for Survival
A Dream Begins
Maurice and Maralyn Bailey were an ordinary couple from England who wanted an extraordinary life. In 1973, they decided to sell everything they owned to buy a small sailboat called *Auralyn*. Their dream was simple: to sail across the peaceful Pacific Ocean, far away from their quiet, everyday lives. They packed their bags, said goodbye to friends, and set off on their big adventure, full of hope and excitement.