About Lin and Larry Pardey
Lin and Larry Pardey have now been cruising on board their own boats, racing, delivering, and repairing other people's boats for more than 44 years. After west-to-east and east-to-west circumnavigations, and voyages to more than 75 countries, they have a breadth of knowledge that few other boating authors possess. Most of the voyaging has been done on an earn-as-you-go budget that could be well within the reach of the majority of those whose dream is to set sail. The Pardeys' strengths are neatly symbolized by the boats they have built. Each one is romantically traditional, with swooping sheerlines, and is completely dependent on the wind. And yet each boat carries the best, strongest, and most seamanlike gear. Like their vessels, the Pardeys' writings are founded on a marriage of the spirit of romantic adventure and the practical, up-to-date seamanship that keeps them and their boats safe. Their motto? Go small, go simple, but go now!

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Cruising in Seraffyn 25th Anniversary Ed.

The Book that Launched 50,000 Dreams Undergoes complete refit. With two circumnavigations, plus ten books to their names, Lin and Larry Pardey have received more awards for their pursuits than Tom Hanks has for his. Some have called them, "the enablers" and the 25th anniversary edition, with its special introduction, "Anyone Can Go Cruising" and its new appendix called "Affordable Attainable Dreams," continues their tradition by encouraging others to ignore the dream crushers and grab hold of the grand opportunities offered by exploring under sail.

Cruising in Seraffyn has sold over 50,000 copies in five editions and three languages. The Pardeys have also added a sixteen page full-color album with 35 new photographs for this silver anniversary edition. Completely redesigned, this book will inspire new readers and appeal to fans who already enjoy the special world Lin and Larry share with their lively and informative prose.

Price: 21.95 S&H: $5.00 Book/Hardcover Pub Date: 8/1/01 Size: 6.25" x 9.25" ISBN: 1929214049 Publisher: Paradise Cay
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REVIEWERS COMMENTS

"...can...make [these special subjects]...comprehensible and absorbing to a landlubber..." -- New York Times Book Review

"Loaded with practical cruising advice, interesting anecdotes, and sometimes even excitement and suspense..." -- Library Journal

"This book should be required reading for young couples who are dying to cruise..." -- Herb Payson, Sail Magazine

An acute observer and fine writer. Their life on Seraffyn is at a level of simplicity and self-reliance that Thoreau would fine admirable. -- Philadelphia Enquirer

For more than three decades, the Pardeys have embodied the ultra-competent, self-sufficient ideal of blue water voyaging. --Cruising World, Hall of Fame 2000

From the Publisher

With over 52,000 copies sold this book is the classic sailing story of our times. Inspirational, enjoyable and full of adventure, it will make a perfect gift for anyone who loves the sea, sailing or exploring foreign lands.