Skimming before caressing tradewinds, savoring NO LIMITS tropical landfalls, evading stormy seas—such is the image of the cruising life under sail. It is all this, but it can be so much more. Join Lin and Larry Pardey at their New Zealand home base as they recount some of their most memorable adventures during more than 30 years of cruising. Sail with them across the Indian Ocean on board 29-foot, 9-inch Taleisin. Learn how they planned and executed a sevenmonth “Champagne Safari on a Beer Budget,” outfi tting a 4X4 to reach remote corners of southern Africa. Share their memories of campfi re evenings with Kalahari Bushmen, life in a sculptors’ commune in Zimbabwe’s northern reaches, and days of animal-watching at waterholes far from game reserves. Then voyage onward with them to Brazil, and see how two 14-year-old passengers led them into a unique, eight-month-long island encounter with nine Brazilian families who dreamed of their own off shore adventures. Finally, sail north through the Atlantic to Ireland’s music-filled shores and a summer of history, classic sailing, and friendship. Along the way, you’ll learn some of the truisms that could help you get out adventuring sooner and more enjoyably—whether on the water or on land. You’ll also come to know more about this longtime cruising couple who have been dubbed “the enablers” because of their enthusiasm and willingness to share their secrets for exploring the far corners of the world on a limited budget.

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So you feel confident with cruising local waters and are thinking of setting off across an ocean . . .

Before you start planning, join Lin and Larry Pardey on board Taleisin in remantle, Australia, as they demonstrate gear storage for offshore voyaging, dinghy choices, warping out a stern anchor, proper life-raft storage, storm trysails, sail repairs, and other valuable hints to help you prepare. Then voyage along with them on a classic trade-wind passage across the Indian Ocean toward Africa, with stops at Cocos (Keeling) Atoll, the quiet island of Rodriques, and the remote French colony at Réunion. Click Here for more

Get Ready to CRUISE
Lin & Larry Pardey
Offshore Sailing - Part One

Join Lin and Larry Pardey at their home base in New Zealand as they share ideas and hints to make your boat safer, easier to handle, and more enjoyable to use.

On board Taleisin-the boat that has been their home for 65,000 miles of voyaging - they demonstrate galley upgrades, table design ideas, comfortable seating arrangements, and ways to improve ventilation below deck. On deck, learn how sail and ground-tackle handling can be made easier for even the smallest crew member. Click here for more

Too many people see their cruising dreams derailed because of their fear of storms.We wanted to product a program that encouraged people by giving them a plan of action-one that showed storm sails working and a small boat coming through some major blows without drama or damage. Even more important, I wanted to show how the sailor's safety valve--heaving-to-works, and the slick it creates. It's hard for people to imagine the almost magic effect of a slick as it saps the power of breaking waves, Larry says. "Now I have video to show it." read more

Too many people see their cruising dreams derailed because of their fear of storms.We wanted to product a program that encouraged people by giving them a plan of action-one that showed storm sails working and a small boat coming through some major blows without drama or damage. Even more important, I wanted to show how the sailor's safety valve--heaving-to-works, and the slick it creates. It's hard for people to imagine the almost magic effect of a slick as it saps the power of breaking waves, Larry says. "Now I have video to show it." read more

How to select the best fresh foods, stowage tips, healthy and comfortable sleeping ventilation, awnings, baking bread at sea, much more.
Although this video works as a companion to Lin’s book of the same name, it also stands on its own to show you how to provision for passages, but more immediately, how to make your crew more comfortable afloat. Getting a good night’s sleep, keeping warm, sun protection, water collection, all and more are disclosed. Food preservation and provisioning ideas are also covered.

“Lin and Larry have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on how to live aboard a small yacht. This video is an excellent addition to any sailors video library.”
–Robert Keeley, Editor of Cruising Helmsman, Australia

Very informative look at skills needed to undertake a classical coral-sea cruise from Fremantle to Cape Town. Covers downwind sailing, landfall tactics, reading water depths, much more.
Voyage along with Taleisin to some of the most isolated coral atolls in the world and learn about tradewind passagemaking. Information on prudent seamanlike approaches to coral atolls, navigating in coral, caring for sails in rolling heavy seas. Big and small details for everyone who imagines sailing toward the sunshine.

“Not a once-off video but one to keep...for there is much to be learned, even in paradise.”
–Neil Rusch

A wealth of cruise-proven hints and innovations including ideas for secure sextant stowage, waterproofing hatches, making the cruising sailboat more organized and more personal.
Simple, easily adapted ideas for fitting out your own cruising boat: storage ideas, simple-to-build, truly watertight hatches, a dining table for at port or at sea, the instant spinnaker pole. Over 50 useful tips and ideas in this program.

“What I like best about this couples’ approach to cruising is that the gear for handling sails and ground tackle aboard Taleisin has all been chosen and installed so that Lin, who is 4'10" tall, can do everything that needs to be done. If more couples worked toward this kind of equality afloat, boats would break fewer hearts.”
–Roger Taylor, Sail Magazine

Covers planning, safety, stowage, gear selection, dinghy handling, anchoring.
Cost effective ways to transform your cruising boat for offshore voyaging . How to convert your dinghy into a sailing-like raft, back-saving methods of lifting the dinghy on board, abandon ship, self-steering advice, original storage ideas. It is sure to encourage aspiring cruisers as they make the hundreds of often confusing choices laying ahead of them