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About this episode

The episode follows the Robertson family as they sell their farm to pursue a dream of sailing around the world, only to face a catastrophe in the Pacific Ocean.

In late 1960s England, the young Robertson family is struggling to make ends meet on their farm. They decide to give it all up, sell the farm, and sail round the world. Against all odds, they are making their wild dream a reality. But in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, catastrophe strikes.  Adrift is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Blanchard House. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. apple.co/Adrift

Topics covered

• family
• adventure
• sailing
• catastrophe

Keywords

• 1960s
• England
• farm
• dream
• Pacific Ocean

Mentioned in this episode

Places: England, the Pacific Ocean

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