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Storm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-to for Survival in Extreme Conditions, 3rd Edition Paperback – Illustrated, July 1, 2008

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In a storm at sea, luck is highly biased toward the sailor who has a plan. So write Lin and Larry Pardey in this, the third edition of their highly regarded Storm Tactics Handbook. As in the first two editions of this book, they describe their concerns about the tendency of modern sailors to discard the classic methods used to bring sailing vessels of all sizes from vast clipper ships to tiny yachts through amazingly strong winds and heavy seas. There is only one storm tactic that has the ability to sap the power of breaking seas, they explain. With clear and concise diagrams, they proceed to show how heaving-to works and how even the most modern of yachts can be made to heave-to, whether with only sail power or with the assistance of a sea anchor. A discussion of the many ways heaving-to can be useful at sea as a way to help the crew keep well rested, to effect repairs, to steady a vessel should outside assistance ever be necessary will convince even those who plan to run before their imagined ultimate storm that heaving-to is still a must know. A series of user-friendly checklists will help sailors from the moment they start looking for their perfect offshore boat, through outfitting, and as they encounter their first storms at sea. Highly readable stories of the Pardeys encounters with storms, and of experiences related by several other modern sailors, help illustrate and expand the points made in this book. Since writing the previous edition of Storm Tactics Handbook, Lin and Larry have voyaged an additional 35,000 miles. This has taken them as far north as Norway, twice across the Atlantic, south to Argentina, into the Pacific, around Cape Horn against the prevailing winds, and then on a circuit of the North Pacific. With insights gained from these recent voyages, they have fully revised and expanded this text by more than 40 percent, including nine completely new chapters. New material includes: Lessons from Cape Horn An interview with the late Sir Peter Blake, on storm survival and heaving-to Heaving-to using a Galerider on 55-foot Morgan s Cloud Adding rudder protection stops Discussions on avoiding chafe, building and using storm staysails, choosing storm gear, deploying para-anchors, avoiding the worst areas of cyclonic storms, and many more have been expanded to answer many questions posed by readers and seminar attendees. Mario Vittone, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer for 14 years, in an unsolicited testimony, 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.

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After voyaging tens of thousands of engineless miles under sail, penning more useful marine books than Hiscock and Moitessier combined, and receiving more awards for their pursuits than Tom Hanks has for his, Lin and Larry Pardey are entitled to their well-earned nautical opinions. Herb McCormack, editor-at-large, Cruising World Lin and Larry Pardey have been called the enablers. Their books and videos have encouraged sailors of all ages to stop dreaming and start doing. The knowledge they share has been earned during the more than four decades they have been voyaging together, years during which they completed both east-about and west-about circumnavigations on board their own self-built, engine-free cutters, Seraffyn and Taleisin. During their most recent east-to-west voyage, they sailed below four of the great Southern Capes, including Cape Horn. An avid racing sailor from the age of 17, Larry worked as first mate on the 140-ton, 85-foot schooner Double Eagle, voyaging on her to Hawaii and along the coast of Mexico before meeting Lin. Larry, along with Leslie Dyball, won first on handicap in the exceptionally stormy 1974 Round Britain two-handed race. Lin and Larry have delivered more than two dozen boats across oceans and raced on their own and others boats. To date, Lin has sailed almost 185,000 miles and Larry has accumulated more than 200,000 miles at sea. In 1996, Larry received the International Oceanic Award from the Royal Institute of Navigation, presented by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, for meritorious voyaging using traditional navigation methods. During the same year, Lin received the Ocean Cruising Award for being the person who has done the most to foster and encourage ocean cruising in small craft and the practice of seamanship and navigation in all branches. In 2000, both were inducted into the Cruising World Hall of Fame. Lin and Larry s articles have appeared in Cruising World, Sail, Good Old Boat, Wooden Boat, Practical Sailor, Yachting World, Yachting Monthly, Classic Boat (UK), Cruising Helmsman (Australia), Boating New Zealand, South African Yachting, Nautica Brazil, and Yacht (Germany). Their books and video programs have been published in the United States, England, and New Zealand; three have been translated into German and Japanese. Lin and Larry are cruising on board Taleisin and during the Southern Hemisphere summers, they often return to New Zealand, where they cruise and race on their 113-year-old classic gaff-rigged cutter, Thelma.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pardey Books; 3rd edition (July 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1929214472
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1929214471
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.73 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book provides practical information and advice for weathering storms at sea. They find it an excellent, worthwhile read for any level of sailor. The writing quality is well-written, clear, concise, and easy to understand. Readers describe the book as compelling and interesting. They appreciate the illustrations and find the pacing of the book good.

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70 customers mention "Information quality"70 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides practical information and advice for weathering storms at sea. They appreciate the clear explanations and illustrations of the concepts. The book provides logical advice based on data.

"...The tactics, equipment, and techniques in this book are clear, easy to understand, and executable by people who have not spent their entire lives on..." Read more

"...I skimmed the book and read some good information that would be really helpful...." Read more

"...a remarkably approachable tone, and even though they pack an impressive list of references - including Sir Peter Blake- they never try to impress you..." Read more

"Great book in details and great pictures and so clear to read." Read more

46 customers mention "Value for money"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book valuable and worth reading for sailors of any level. They appreciate the clear writing, useful information, and attention to detail.

"...The case for heaving-to is alive and well in these pages with many many stories and anecdotes. A very fun read." Read more

"...Thank you, Lin and Larry, this is an outstanding work that belongs to any well equipped sailboat's book shelf." Read more

"Great book in details and great pictures and so clear to read." Read more

"A useful and practical reference for storm management at sea in small boats...." Read more

32 customers mention "Reading level"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for sailors who are preparing for and surviving storms at sea. It provides step-by-step instructions for preparing for and escaping a storm. Readers appreciate the clear explanations and tips on how to stay safe in bad weather, even if you're not the captain.

"...has given me the confidence to believe I can be a better, safer sailor in any weather." Read more

"...I believe that it is a must read for ALL skippers as anyone can find themselves in a storm" Read more

"This book is the best book I have read about storms and the chance of losing your boat. The author and her husband, life long sailors and experts...." Read more

"...Yes, today, we're able to predict and generally avoid the worst storms...." Read more

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Customers find the book well-written, easy to read, and understandable. They appreciate the clear, concise writing style and the experienced writers' work.

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"...Being new to sailing, I found the book easy to understand. They provided excellent examples...." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging and informative. They find it compelling, interesting, and fun to read, with well-narrated stories and anecdotes. The knowledge and experience conveyed in the book are priceless. Readers also mention it's a must-read to ease sailors' anxiety about heavy weather.

"...case for heaving-to is alive and well in these pages with many many stories and anecdotes. A very fun read." Read more

"I am new to sailing but I found this book very compelling and convincing..." Read more

"...it left me with a good feeling and I will prepare the necessary equipment to heave to in their methood and use some type of drag device for heavier..." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful for reviewing storm tactics for sailors. It covers all aspects of storm management at sea in small boats. Readers appreciate the practical reference and user-friendly writing style. They consider it the best book they have read about storms and the Pardeys experts in storm sailing methods.

"...This book is alive and improving with each edition. If you're into serious sailing, this is a must read, and learn, and practice...." Read more

"...The Pardeys are experts in storm sailing methods, and deserve all the respect they get. Bad editing is my pet peeve, though, so I took off two stars." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
    You can never go wrong with a Pardey book, but this one is particularly gripping. The case for heaving-to is alive and well in these pages with many many stories and anecdotes. A very fun read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
    I've been intending to read this for years. Finally did, thanks to it being on Kindle.

    I've heard and read many discussions of their techniques, but reading it first hand made their techniques much more clear to me. Heaving-to and lying-to on a sea anchor are often thought of as different techniques, but their preferred technique, of heaving-to and using a sea anchor to reduce drift rate and fore-reaching, combines the two methods. And, their thousands of sea miles are a testament to its practical effectiveness.

    As a sailing instructor, I also strongly agree with them that heaving-to should be taught as a basic sailing skill. I'm surprised by the number of experienced sailors I meet who do not know how to heave-to. Not only is it convenient for when you just need to stop and have lunch (...or take a nap, or tuck in/shake out a reef, or...), but it could save your life in a storm (I've ridden out a number of full-on storms and many intense squalls hove-to).

    While hove-to for lunch, not a storm, on a J-26 recently, I found myself watching the slick and thinking about the Pardey's techniques. The fin keeled J-26 was slowly fore-reaching out of it's turbulence slick. No big deal in the calm conditions we were in, but would have been interesting to deploy a make-shift sea anchor and see how she behaved .... definitely have to experiment with that soon.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2010
    I have raced and cruised the lower St-Lawrence and the Great Lakes, but never in REALLY heavy weather. Knowing this WILL happen, I have always felt unprepared (with all due respect to Adelard Cole) and uncertain as to what I would do, beyond shortening sail, and battening things down.

    The tactics, equipment, and techniques in this book are clear, easy to understand, and executable by people who have not spent their entire lives on the water circumnavigating, and who do not have a full race crew aboard. A revelation which answered most of my fears and questions about my boat's strengths and weaknesses, what equipment to have, where to get it, how to install/rig it, and when and how to use and adjust it.

    It also has great tips about what my crew and I will undergo in terms of fatigue, sleep, food, morale, & watch-keeping, to survive extreme conditions and maybe still love sailing.

    This book is well-written, well-illustrated, and easy to read - in my view a must for anyone going beyond day-sailing. Available through AMAZON.com it has given me the confidence to believe I can be a better, safer sailor in any weather.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
    I got this for my then boyfriend at the time who is into sailing. When talking with him I assessed that he really needed to learn more safety especially when it came to storms. I researched the best books about storm safety and this came up. I skimmed the book and read some good information that would be really helpful. The then boyfriend liked the book because it was about sailing so it was a win.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
    If you have a sailboat and are worried about handling it when Mother Nature comes out to play, this is a book you need to have.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2010
    When reading "Storm Tactics" one understands how much the subject of heaving to is neglected in most of the press and books about weathering storms. The Pardeys use a remarkably approachable tone, and even though they pack an impressive list of references - including Sir Peter Blake- they never try to impress you: they simply want you to learn, not gawk.
    The knowledge they transmit with such talent is also quite mind blowing and despite decades of sailing I can not wait to go try the techniques they recommend.
    Thank you, Lin and Larry, this is an outstanding work that belongs to any well equipped sailboat's book shelf.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013
    The Pardeys have been sailing around the World for a long time. And they have a lot of friends and acquaintances that also have an extensive sailing experience.

    Although you might never find yourself sailing in the wide open ocean, or braving a tropical hurricane, the tactics discussed and explained her can help you make the most of a sudden squall, or a cold front, that might catch you while sailing close to home.

    This third edition has been completely updated and enhanced. This book is alive and improving with each edition.

    If you're into serious sailing, this is a must read, and learn, and practice. Heaving-to is a maneuver not usually taught or practiced in these times of "modern" boats and weather predictions. Yet still you'll need these skills.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
    Great book in details and great pictures and so clear to read.

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  • Nagarjun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2023
    Informative and Practically tested ideas.
    It’s an exercise book too. Highly recommended.
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    Reviewed in Italy on January 8, 2025
    Ottimo libro, spiegazioni chiare. Solide testimonianze a sostegno della cappa e di un uso saggio dell'ancora galleggiante per fronteggiare anche le più dure tempeste marine.
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    Reviewed in France on May 16, 2021
    Convaincu de l'intérêt de la cape courante après la lecture de ce livre. La démonstration est limpide. L'expérience des auteurs est impressionnante.
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  • Corey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch information.
    Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2020
    Absolute must for beginners in sailing. Top notch information on staying safe at sea regardless of what size sailboat you have. Full of famous Pardey stories to spark your romance for sailing.
  • Károly Schöll
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like it
    Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2013
    Very informative and very useful strom management infos. The experiences of the authors make it absolutely sufficient information source. If I bought it again, I would choose the classic, not the kindle version.