I have been to see Tim's Fringe shows in Edinburgh for the last few years and have always admired the eccentric challenges he has set himself from rowing a paperboat down the Thames, living as a knight in a cave, and the legendary crossing of the English Channel in a bath.
This book is his story of the latter. In parts hugely moving, but for the most part a hilarious romp hilghlighting the nonsense of anglo-franco politics, the quirks of the sea and general chaos a sea-going bath can cause.
It's a must read for 2008 and you won't be disappointed. I particular liked the annexes at the end of the book. His cocktail list is pretty spectacular! Enjoy!