Change of Course: Sailing into Love & Adversity on Caribbean Shores

Regina Petra Meyer

Jun 2022 · Broadcast Books

About this ebook

In her mid 30s and trying to make sense of her floundering relationship, Regina is restless. Throwing caution into the wind, she books herself a one-way ticket to the Caribbean and joins the crew of a small, vintage racing yacht to satisfy her growing appetite for adventure.

Once aboard the old yacht in Antigua, Regina and her fellow crew members work tirelessly under the watchful eye of its cantankerous owner, as they prepare for the passage back to Australia.

During a sultry sunset party on a clifftop, Regina encounters an alluring man. When her sailing trip is abruptly cancelled, Regina sets course for Europe aboard another boat, leaving the budding romance in her wake.

Released from former ties and without a home, Regina returns to the Caribbean. She moves into a rustic shack and as the only white resident in the tiny community, she must forge a new path.

A new life beckons, but are her dreams worth abandoning the comfort and security she has back home?

This is a true story of Regina’s wanderings in the Caribbean, her passion for sailing and the unexpected, of love lost and found, and her search for freedom.

Editorial Reviews:

Change of Course is an uplifting and courageous account of Regina’s journey to find purpose in her life. Her honesty and integrity shine through as she literally sets sail for new horizons and takes us along for both an inspiring and emotional ride. - HELENE YOUNG, AUTHOR

Change of Course is a treasure trove of good features. Although the spectacular descriptions of the stunning sea and the sumptuous, multi-million-dollar superyachts are certainly captivating and exciting, the deeply meditative comments lend yet another level to the story's intricate layers. Regina Petra Meyer engages the reader by exposing her deepest thoughts and sentiments about personal matters such as feeling a genuine sense of belonging and being entirely accepted as a white woman in Antigua, which has a mostly black population. Change of Course was both entertaining and educational for me, mostly because it displays ideas that I feel we all ought to embrace as people, such as seeing new cultures and living in a different environment, refusing to accept bullies, appreciating the beauty of nature, and much more. It's the kind of book you'd be happy to have in your collection. Excellent work, Regina! - Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers’ Favorite [5-star review]

Ratings and reviews

I love this book and although I haven’t sailed, I was thoroughly entertained by Regina’s adventures on the oceans. It was interesting to read about her experience of living in a small Caribbean village as the only white person and deal with the unique challenges she was confronted with. This was a book that drew me in and took me on an adventure into a completely new environment. I highly recommend it.

About the author

Regina Petra Meyer was born and raised in Switzerland and worked as a travel agent for several years. Her curiosity was piqued by coordinating trips for her clients to all corners of the globe, and eventually she packed her own bags and adopted a globetrotting lifestyle. Regina has adventured across all continents, enjoys meeting people and trying new foods – providing she can distinguish what’s on her plate. She has lived and worked in Antigua in the Caribbean, the USA, New Zealand, and currently calls tropical Cairns, Australia, her home. Regina has no children, remains unmarried, and cherishes the freedom her life offers. Alongside her love of exploring the world, she is equally curious and passionate about her inner journey and evolution. When she’s not writing, Regina helps people to become empowered, to embrace courage and follow their dreams.

The memoir Change of Course is Regina’s first book.