16-year-old Robin Lee Graham aims to become the youngest person to sail around the world in a 23-foot sloop named "The Dove". On his journey, he meets and falls in love with Patti Ratteree, who is also traveling around the world. As Robin sails around the world to many beautiful locales, he grows from a boy to a man, finds himself, and finds the love of his life.
Joseph Bottoms
as Robin Lee Graham
Deborah Raffin
as Patti Ratteree
John McLiam
as Lyle Graham
Dabney Coleman
as Charles Huntley
John Anderson
as Mike Turk
Colby Chester
as Tom Barkley
Ivor Barry
as Kenniston
Setoki Ceinaturoga
as Young Fijian
Reverend Nikula
as Minister
Apenisa Naigulevu
as Cruise Ship Captain
John Meillon
as Tim
Gordon Glenwright
as Darwin Harbour Master