Based on true events, The Tunisian Tuck-Up is a story of perseverance and keeping faith that everything will work out. Mainbrace is an experienced yachtsman and ex-military. His home is the ocean. He is on one of these usual trips, when a gale force wind starts to pick up speed and Mainbrace has to decide what to do. As he approaches the island he was planning on stopping at, he is greeted with turmoil, high waves crashing up against his boat! Suddenly, he is knocked off his feet by a massive wave and is injured. There is no choice, he has to change his route and go to Mahidia in Tunisia. Little did he know, his troubles were only just beginning. In Tunisia, he is greeted by Customs. Mainbrace happily complies with their demands as they ask to search his boat. But, as time goes on, he starts to wonder if they're genuine as they seem determined to give him trouble. Alone, tired, injured, Mainbrace has to battle against forces he doesn't understand and keep his head above water. With his determination and everything appearing to be against him, will he manage to survive?