The quaint village of Pulteney in Devon, England, depends upon the sea for its existence. The launch of a brand new, cutting-edge design yacht is therefore a major occasion, and fittingly the Arc-en-ciel is named with due ceremony by the French Ambassador. But all is not well - Savage Yachts' order book is empty, and on its maiden voyage the Arc-en-ciel dangerously and mysteriously ships water. Mick Savage needs some answers.