Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat by Ian Ross, published by Random House in 1990, is a contemporary novel that captures the vibrant spirit of 1963 Britain. The story follows Paul Shaw, a suburban dreamer on the cusp of adulthood, as he navigates the transformative era of flower power and psychedelic culture. With the ambitious Radio Pirate Chief, Liam, Paul becomes embroiled in a daring plan to launch an offshore radio station, requiring financial backing from his affluent father. This narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a society on the brink of change, blending humor and adventure.
Readers will find a comedic exploration of youthful ambition and rebellion as Paul embarks on a journey from the quiet suburbs to the high seas. The novel delves into themes of love and friendship while portraying the historic act that captivated a nation, with 38 million Britons tuning in to the revolutionary sounds of Radio Caroline. At 200 pages, this edition presents a lively and engaging tale that reflects the cultural shifts of the time, inviting readers to experience the excitement and challenges faced by its characters.
Official synopsis Publisher
1963 and Paul Shaw, suburban dreamer, barely out of his teens, is ready to make the most of those flower-powered days of innocence and decadence as the black-and-white post-war world of Britain blooms into glorious psychedelic colour.
Soundtrack Baby! Says Liam, the Radio Pirate Chief, when he meets Paul. His plan for 50 kilowatts of offshore pop power 24/7 will blow every mind in the nation, and blow the lid off pressure-cooker Britain. All it needs is cash, and that’s where Paul comes in, with his rich dad.
From Haslemere to the High Seas Paul Shaw is drawn inexorably from suburbia into committing a historic act at which governments trembled, politicians railed, the people cheered, gunboats were dispatched, and 38 million Britons tuned in and turned on. Falling in love en route, he finally gropes his way to the happy ending.
The thinly veiled story of Radio Caroline is a sidesplitting comic novel about how against all the odds three total goofers pulled it off.
About the Author
Ian Ross was born in Chelsea in 1943. In 1963, after a stint at Repton, he co-founded Radio Caroline. He married Bunty Lampson in 1966. In 1979 he co-founded ‘Flippers’, a roller-skating nightclub in Los Angeles. When it was closed down in 1982 he worked as a Beverly Hills butler for four years [book to follow]. He has six children and fourteen grandchildren and lives in North Ken.
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