The Capable Cruiser: Expanded and Revised
When it comes to the subject of capable cruising; the Pardeys have literally and figuratively written the book on it. The lessons they've learned after tens of thousands of miles at sea are hard-earned, clearly imparted, and totally invaluable. --Herb McCormick, editor-at-large, Cruising World MagazineNot content to bask in the halo of their accomplishments, cruising s established experts Lin and Larry Pardey are still having fun sailing more than 40 years after launching Seraffyn and the many voyages that established their reputation as sailing leaders. Lin and Larry share what they are continuing to learn about boathandling, life aboard, and safety. The Capable Cruiser is but one of an excellent four-book series which evolves with updates to each book as the cruising lifestyle changes and as the Pardeys discover new tricks to share with fellow sailors. This book, like the others, has been extensively revised with new chapters and current information. It is part of a must-read series for serious sailors. The remainder of the kit includes The Self-Sufficient Sailor, The Cost-Conscious Cruiser, and The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew. Get the newest editions of each of these. Cruising has become more popular in recent decades, but there s still room for you to join the seagoing tribe of cruising sailors. With these books, Lin and Larry Pardey are encouraging you to join them and telling you how. Bon voyage! -- --Karen Larson, editor Good Old Boat magazineLin and Larry have sailed more miles in more different types of boats than just about any couple in history. Their book the Capable Cruiser, now in a revised edition, is the fruit of all that experience. If you are dreaming of sailing the seven seas aboard your own boat, then you need to read the Capable Cruiser both for the knowledge it imparts and the sensible seamanship that runs through every page. --George Day, editor, Blue Water Sailing, Cruising Quarterly and Cruising CompassExcellent! Capable Cruiser is just one part of a must-read series for serious sailors. --Karen Larsen, Founding Editor, Good Old Boat magazineLin and Larry have sailed more miles in more different types of boats than just about any couple in history. Their book the Capable Cruiser, now in a revised edition, is the fruit of all that experience. If you are dreaming of sailing the seven seas aboard your own boat, then you need to read the Capable Cruiser both for the knowledge it imparts and the sensible seamanship that runs through every page. --George Day, editor, Blue Water Sailing, Cruising Quarterly and Cruising Compass