Erik Orton

About the Author

Erik Orton is a former New York City corporate executive who traded the fast-paced urban life for the open seas, embarking on an extraordinary family adventure that inspired his writing. With his wife and five children, he set sail on a year-long voyage across the Atlantic and Pacific, navigating not just oceans but the uncharted waters of personal growth, resilience, and unconventional living. Orton's debut memoir, Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention for a Life-changing Year on a Sailboat, chronicles this transformative journey, blending heartfelt storytelling with practical insights on family dynamics and self-discovery. Now based in the American West, he continues to explore themes of adventure and reinvention through his writing, encouraging readers to challenge their own conventions and embrace the unknown.