Pardey, Lin Pardey, Larry by Storm Tactics Handbook

Pardey, Lin Pardey, Larry by Storm Tactics Handbook

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'.

Pardey, Lin: - Lin has voyaged more than 200,000 miles on boats ranging from 24 feet to more than 60. Her seminars, the 12 books and 5 videos she created, have encouraged thousands of potential voyagers to set sail. Her voyages have taken her to more than 74 different countries. After 47 years of voyaging she settled in at her home base in New Zealand, to care for Larry through his decline due to Parkinson's disease and dementia. With Larry now in full time care, she has once again set sail towards Australia as crew on David Haigh's 40 foot Van de Stadt, Sahula. Between return visits to see Larry, she looks forward to sharing more cruising.
Current residence: Australia and New Zealand. Born in /Detroit Michigan, raised in Pacoima, California

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ISBN 13	9780964603660
ISBN 10	0964603667
Title	Pardey, Lin Pardey, Larry
Author	Storm Tactics Handbook
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Paradise Cay Publications
Year published	1999-03-31
Number of pages	170
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.