Storm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-to for Survival in Extreme Conditions, 3rd Edition

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A useful and practical reference for storm management at sea in small boats. Debunks much of the popular misinformation found in seamanship references. A valuable resource for cruisers in small or not so small sailboats.

These guys are great. Wonderful writing and story telling, invaluable information to add to the resources. Very experienced in the sailing world both in and out of cruising. Also a realistic yet inspiring look at what the cruising life could be. Bravo!

Now, before I start. I am not an accomplished sailor. I do know stem from stern and jib from main, though. Not experienced with heavy weather. Like most, I heave to at home and wait for "good" sailing weather. This book makes so much sense and reads very well. I want to go out and work on these tactics. My goal is at least one Atlantic crossing and living aboard for a few years. This book helped me on the road to that end.

Informative and Practically tested ideas.It’s an exercise book too. Highly recommended.

Convaincu de l'intérêt de la cape courante après la lecture de ce livre. La démonstration est limpide. L'expérience des auteurs est impressionnante.A lire

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.

Gli autori Intervengono in maniera chiara ed efficace su un argomento molto dibattuto, con il sostegno di una esperienza di prima mano.

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.