Lin Pardey is an internationally celebrated author whose writings focus on small boat sailing. She and her husband, Larry, share extensive experience from years of ocean voyaging. Her work emphasizes self-reliance, tradition, and a profound understanding of the sea, inspiring readers to explore the world from their own vessels. Pardey embodies the spirit of adventure and a humble yet determined approach to challenging maritime endeavors.
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew has become the preferred resource for cruising and racing sailors - whether they're planning a weekend afloat or a round-the-world voyage. This unique volume covers everything from outfitting a galley to organizing meals safely in rough weather; from controlling seasickness to creating the right conditions that ensure your crew stays well-rested and alert.
Set against the backdrop of California's Bull Canyon, the narrative chronicles Lin Pardey's four-year journey of building her dream boat with her husband, Larry. Faced with challenges like pantry rats, floods, fires, and even a visiting cougar, their land adventure proves both daunting and dangerous. Lin reflects on the stark contrast to their sailing life, providing a warm, humorous, and insightful account of homesteading. This story captures the resilience and spirit of adventure that defines their unconventional lifestyle.
Let Cruising in Seraffyn introduce you to a special world. The first of a four-book series, it is full of the sights, sounds and people of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. Read how Lin and Larry built their wooden 24-foot engineless cutter and set off hoping for a few months of true freedom in spite of limited finances. Share their excitement as they learn how to earn as they go and sail ever further afield. These two persuasive sailor/writers set out convincing arguments to get you chasing your dream sooner than you think -be it exploring the world under sail or adventuring towards any new goal. A favorite of sailors and armchair sailors for over four decades, this book is more than a first-rate tale and love story; it is also a carefully thought-out guide to living aboard a small boat, with fun and good seamanship as guiding principles. This tribute edition, created by Lin to honor Larry, includes a new foreword, updated appendices and a color insert showing Seraffyn during her circumnavigation and afterwards, under the guardianship of subsequent owners - which proves that Larry really did build her to last for 50 years or more.