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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.
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.
Two California hippie artists watched enviously as elegant yachts
cruised the waters of San Francisco Bay. A dream was born - they'd
work just long enough to earn money to run away to sea. Eighteen
years later, Lyn and Jim Foley sold everything - down to the last
teacup - and moved aboard 40-foot Sanctuary. Then, just before they
ventured under the Golden Gate Bridge to follow their dream
43-year-old Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. They
decided to go anyway. Go Anyway tracks Jim and Lyn's ten-year
adventure, logging more than 35,000 sea miles and 39 countries -
from getting their sea legs, to the storms that tested their skills
and perseverance, from languorous days savored in romantic tropical
anchorages, to the hustle of foreign cities. And all the while,
they battled the fierce foe that was Jim's illness, learning life
lessons that can be appreciated by sailors and non-sailors alike.
Go Anyway is a story of true grit, of warmth and laughter, and
ultimately, of triumph over adversity.
The cruising tale is full of the sights and sounds, the fragrances
and native customs of foreign lands, especially Central American
and the Caribbean. It is a story of a leisurely sail through the
Gulf of Cortez and on through Panama Canal to the Azores and
England. Cruising in Seraffyn is also a carefully thought out guide
to living aboard a small boat, with fun and economy as the guide
principles. Four appendices provide data that is vital for anyone
comtemplating long distance cruising.
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