Zwei norwegische Fischer machen sich Ende des letzten Jahrhunderts auf, in einer hölzernen Nußschale den Atlantik zu überqueren: Die Eroberung des Horizonts ist die faszinierende Geschichte eines der letzten wahren Abenteuer und das eindringliche Dokument einer wagemutigen Reise jenseits der medialen Großereignisse unserer Zeit.
Set against the backdrop of the 1850s, this narrative follows a young boat designer who takes on a daunting challenge to create the fastest yacht for the New York Yacht Club. With no payment guaranteed unless victorious at The Great Exhibition in England, he assembles a small, dedicated team to compete against Britain's finest vessels. The story highlights their struggle against overwhelming odds, including skepticism from their own supporters, as they strive to achieve the seemingly impossible with the revolutionary yacht AMERICA.