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Self-Sufficient Sailor | 
 enlarge | Authors: Larry Pardey, Lin Pardey
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 257783
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 317
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0964603675
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780964603677
ASIN: 0964603675
Publication Date: March 1997
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Book Description
This book is what the title says. It is the distillation of what the Pardeys have learned in 150,000 miles of sailing on board their two cutters, Seraffyn and Taleisin and on scores of other boats they have delivered or raced. Lin and Larry tell how they have sailed in comfort and safety without large cash outlays on a pay-as-you-earn-as-you-go plan and by simplifying. A sailor who relies on expensive equipment - radios, radar, safety harnesses, emergency flares, or liferaft - is risking disaster. A sailors reliance must be on self first and on electronics and mechanics last. For example, do not count on your safety harness to keep you attached to the boat. Do, however, learn the how,why, and what of not falling overboard in the first place. Know the proper layout and gear that will eliminate the need to take risks in any weather. How to learn basic sailing and seamanship, to choose a boat and equipment designed for safe, comfortable voyaging: how to learn m! aintenance and repair, inspection of rigging and equipment, sailing without an engine - these are what the Pardeys teach. This is an essential book for coastal and offshore sailors alike. In its first edition, this invaluable text has seen nine reprints. Now Lin and Larry have updated and revised the information to make it current and a valuable addition to any sailors library right up to the millennium.
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 very practical and well-written March 18, 2008
The second edition of "The Self-Sufficient Sailor" was published in 1997. For the sailor with loads of modern electronic gizmos, this book may seem out of date. Still, it is very much worth the effort to persevere and read this well-written and interesting text. Because the ideas of simplicity and good sailcraft are essentially timeless, this book will still be useful to sailors far into the future.
In 304 pages, Lin and Larry Pardey give sage and practical advice about a huge range of topics that are very important to sailors. They discuss the social aspects of sailing together with family and crew, the beauty and safety of keeping a boat simple, and numerous useful details about repair and maintenance.
I especially enjoyed the section on sailing without an engine. Larry and Lin give a good description of sculling oars, rowing oars, and even using an anchor to move the boat in tight spaces. There are good diagrams and even photographs.
They finish with a short philosophical discussion about self-sufficiency. They are not preachy, but they do argue their case well. Whether or not you agree with the Pardeys completely, you will find much food or thought in their very useful book.
Self-Sufficient Sailor March 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent book, it is obvious these two have a lot of experience with what they are writing about.
 Not new material February 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is common in the Pardey line of book for chapters to be repeated. I would like to see a new book from the Pardey's that is up to date with new material throughout. Still a great book for easy reading and many tips.
Good information from very experienced people May 20, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's wonderful to keep this dream alive for those of us with moderate means. I'd recommend this book, along with FitzGerald's Sea-steading, as basic reference volumes for simple sailing.
modern man is loosing his ability to use his own hands January 5, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I read this book fifteen years ago, then bought the new edition because someone borrowed my old one. Yup, as the previous reviewer said, the Pardyes have only updated this edition, adding maybe 30 percent new info. But their message is as modern as today. Only by knowing how to get along without al the fancy gadgets can you be have a chance to feel completely in charge of your cruising life. You may never need to get along without your engine, or without your electronics, but if they do fail you will not feel stuck,if you think through what they say. By the way, I happened to go to their website and am amazed at the wonderful life they have made for themselves, a small but grand cruising boat and a boatyard and home in New Zealand that makes a perfect safe haven that I would love to have for my later years.
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