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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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'.

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?
Touch their faces below and find out!

 

 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.