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The fear of storms has kept many otherwise competent sailors from
venturing into the open ocean. This book explores the myths that
have sprung up about ways to bring small boats through storms and
shows tried and true methods that work for all types of sailing
vessels. Special sections explain storm sail design, sea-anchor
technology and tips for preventing gear failure at sea. Included
are a series of check lists designed to help potential voyagers
chose, then outfit their boat for safe voyaging plus others to
prepare them as a storm actually approaches and reassure them once
they are in the midsts of heavy winds and seas. Marrio Vittone, a
U.S. Coastguard Rescue Swimmer for 14 years, in an unsolicited
testimoney, wrote: 'I have been on several rescues (and heard of
many more) that would have been completely unnecessary if the
sailboat captains aboard would have practiced the skills taught by
Lin and Larry Pardey. Not knowing how to heave-to in bad weather is
as inexcusable as not knowing 'red, right, return'.'
"The Capable Cruiser" is a logical extension of the Pardeys' "The
Self-Sufficient Sailor" (978-0964603677), with more emphasis on
seamanship underway, including careful analysis of extreme
anchoring situations and solutions for mitigating them. Underlying
each and every chapter is the warmth and encouragement that spurred
Herb McCormick, former editor of "Cruising World" magazine, to
label Lin and Larry Pardey 'the enablers.' This revised and
expanded third edition of a cruising classic includes 10 completely
new chapters with such advice as: 16 ways to encourage your lover
(partner) to share your dream; strategies for turning sudden engine
failure into a minor incident; choosing safety equipment and
repairing rigging at sea. All of the original chapters have been
updated to ensure that the information will be helpful for everyone
who dreams of cruising-whether now or in the near future.
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