THIS
IS THE EXCITING STORY OF A FAMILY
CAST ADRIFT ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN
FOR THIRTY EIGHT DAYS IN AN OPEN BOAT
AFTER BEING SUNK BY A POD OF KILLER WHALES
Here continues the incredible story of the Robertson Family which holds as much fascination today as it always did. This is the S.Y. Lucette, a 43' staysail schooner our home for more than half way round the world, she was shipwrecked in the pacific ocean . A Mother , Father, three children and an unsuspecting hitchhiker suddenly found themselves at the mercy of the sea with only their wits and spirit to keep them alive.
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We
were filmed by the National Geographic for an ongoing series they
are doing called 'Expeditions to the Edge', see the Family
News page for more information The tale of 'Ednamair'
click on the image to find out more So where are they now? The family on board
"Lucette" in Falmouth harbour just before leaving on the circumnavigation
of the world, it was a cold and bright January morning.
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News!!
Douglas has now completed the extended versionof this epic story.It is 387
pages of adventure.'The last voyage of the Lucette'
on sale through Kelvin Hughes, Amazon, and can be ordered
at independant book shops.It was officially launched
in January 2005 at the Boat Show in London. The family were there to sign
copies. Beside them was the 'Ednamair' bought out of retirement for the ocasion
Go to Douglas's
page for a free sample of the new extended story of the Robertson Family
and to 'Meet the Author'.
Touch their faces below and find out!
