Where the Magic Happens

In June 2009, Caspar and Nichola created a plan to sail around the world with their young children. Most people thought they were crazy. But over the past seven years, they embraced every moment of this momentous chapter of their lives. Five years of planning – the vision, the values, the practicalities, the realities, the excitement, the highs, the lows, and the seemingly adventure-stopping obstacles – led to two wonderful years of living their dream: the magical and the scary, enjoying life and learning as a family.

This is Caspar's story. It’s a tale of a fabulous sailing adventure, but it’s also so much more than that – an inspirational account for all those wishing they could do the same, a practical guide to show you how to make it happen, a motivational story of leadership and teamwork within a family, and a funny, heart-warming glimpse into a slightly unconventional family life.

The fascinating narrative of Caspar’s journey is accompanied by useful text features such as tip boxes, sidebars, and chapter summaries, making it easy for readers to extract practical insights about how they can turn their own dreams into reality.

About the Author

Caspar Craven is a respected and sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, team building, and dealing with adversity. He engages business audiences with stories from both the corporate world and from sailing twice around the world – first on the BT Global Challenge, known as "The World’s Toughest Yacht Race," and the second time with his wife and three young children, aged just 9, 7, and 2. Caspar delivers practical lessons that audiences can apply in their daily lives and is invited to speak worldwide to inspire and motivate businesses and teams to embrace change.

Praise for Where the Magic Happens

"Incredibly motivating."

– Ranulph Fiennes