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When the Wind Blows tells the story of Orca, a 55-foot yacht, which my husband, Robin, bought from the government of the Cayman Islands. The vessel was confiscated from drug runners, carrying a massive illicit cargo. There are escapades in the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Panama and through the Panama Canal; adventures across the South Pacific to Australia and Orca’s struggle with cyclone ‘Justin’.

You will meet a wonderfully eclectic mix of characters, including wandering hippy line-handlers who ‘help’ us through the canal; a multilingual alcoholic living in the Bay of Cannibals; an officious bureaucrat who demands Scotch Whisky; a ‘traditionally’ built lady looking for big knickers; a crew member from ‘hell’ and the dedicated rescue crew who make their aircraft perform impossible feats in unbelievable weather conditions.

Please browse through the pages – I think you'll enjoy the journey.

©2006 Maggi Ansell

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