ATLANTIC CHILDREN – PART 2
by Juliet Dearlove
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he true story of a journey to the Caribbean and back in a small sailing boat with two small children, this amazing travelogue tells of the challenges and joy of such a journey.
Part 1 covered the journey from a day at work in London, to the couple’s debated decision to sell up and leave, to the joyful arrival in St Lucia still reeling from Tropical Storm Epsilion. Part 2 travels through the Caribbean, including many off the beaten track places such as Mustique, Montserrat (now only reachable by private boat) and the Tobago Cays, taking in Antigua Race Week, and the decision whether to undertake the return Atlantic crossing, this time without the security of the trade winds.
Description
Homeward Bound Through Wonder and Weather
The journey continues—but this time, it’s the way back that proves the real adventure. In Atlantic Children – Part 2, Juliet Dearlove picks up the family logbook as they turn their bow north from the Caribbean, facing the long ocean miles, new landfalls, and the bittersweet pull of home.
This heartful sequel follows the Dearlove family as they navigate the second leg of their Atlantic circuit—from palm-fringed anchorages to the vast emptiness of the North Atlantic, via the Azores and onwards to Europe. With the kids now seasoned crew and parents juggling maintenance, morale, and maths lessons, the story shifts into deeper territory—how travel shapes identity, what ‘home’ means after a year at sea, and how families grow together in motion.
Juliet’s writing continues to shine with humour, humility, and honesty. She doesn’t shy away from stormy nights, tricky passages, or the odd frayed nerve—but the narrative is equally rich with joy: swimming in volcanic calderas, chance encounters with fellow sailors, and the quiet triumph of crossing oceans as a team.
Part two is not just a continuation—it’s a culmination. It captures the full circle of family cruising, the return journey that’s rarely told but always transformative.
Ideal for:
• Families curious about the full arc of a bluewater voyage
• Readers of Part 1 who want to know what came next
• Cruisers and dreamers looking for real stories from real sailors
Atlantic Children – Part 2 is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the extraordinary things that happen when you set sail as a family. A must-read for anyone who believes adventure doesn’t end when the wind shifts—it just changes direction.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Part Number: HIS5121
ISBN: 9780956853813
Publisher: Central Books
