Jack Nickerson and his faithful lab, Sinbad, wake early onesnowy Cape Cod morning, ready for winter fun. Meanwhile, miles away in the ocean,the crew of a cargo tanker ship called the Pendleton is in serioustrouble. The waves and wind of a raging nor'easter rip the tanker in two,leaving the people to cling for their lives in the wicked, cold storm. There'sno time to waste-the Coast Guard, including Jack's friend Bernie Webber, leaveChatham Harbor in search of the Pendletoncrew. They don't yet know that Jack and Sinbad have snuck aboard the rescueboat as stowaways. Join the young duo in the front-row seat for the greatestsmall-boat rescue in American history.