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Bill Stroud thought his life was over. His wife and son were dead, his daughter and his son-in-law had disappeared at sea while on passage toward the Caribbean, and he had lost interest in everything, including his only hobby: offshore sailing. But then a friend sends him a picture postcard of a marina in St. Thomas, and he is almost sure that one of the boats in the background is his daughter's. When he discovers that all her traveler's checks were cashed a week after she sailed on that final, ill-fated cruise, he knows there is one more voyage he must make.

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

This video is in VHS format (NTSC format- used in the U.S., most parts of Americas, Japan, South Korea).

Portions of this video were used in creating Get Ready to Cruise and Get Ready to Cross Oceans, if you own those two DVDs already you may want to select another item.

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

This video is in VHS format (NTSC format- used in the U.S., most parts of Americas, Japan, South Korea).

Portions of this video were used in creating Get Ready to Cruise and Get Ready to Cross Oceans, if you own those two DVDs already you may want to select another item.

Destination Mexico tells everything you need to know about getting yourself and your boat ready for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters. For the practical, hands-on pleasure boat skipper, whether power or sail, you’ll find advice on clothing and provisions, recreational and galley equipment, toiletries and medical aids. The authors, veterans of Mexican cruising, guide you through the intricacies of government paperwork, insurance, even crew selection and buddy boats. The second half comprises an alphabetical listing of equipment you are likely to need including electrical, mechanical and navigational gear.

A complete course in emergency navigation on one card. Assumes basic knowledge of celestial navigation. How to steer by the sun, stars, checking a compass, finding latitude & longitude, emergency tables.

First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to
emergency first aid for all seafarers:
* Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference
* Concise descriptions of medical conditions with prioritised list of treatments
* Ringbinding and waterproof pages to withstand use at sea Color illustrations throughout

"Everything a seagoing First Aid book should be: easy to use, well illustrated and free from unnecessary jargon"
-Yachts and Yachting
"A worthwhile investment for anyone going to sea"
-Flying Fish
"A 'quick-fix' guide which could be invaluable in an emergency"
-Yachting World

Your Ultimate Guide to Liferaft Survival
Here at last are the essentials for the perfect grab bag - categorized for coastal or offshore cruises, hot or cold climates, and short cruises versus circumnavigations.

Letters to children who have never been sailing written aboard the sailing yacht Northern Light during an 8,000 mile ocean voyage. The author describes life aboard a small sailboat in mid-ocean, close to birds, dolphins and sea life of all kinds.

Winter came early to the Arctic in 1897. As a result, eight whaling ships were trapped north of Alaska. Their crews, totaling 300 men, faced death from starvation and exposure. Three ships escaped through the Bering Strait to San Francisco where they notified the U.S. government of the stranded fleet.

President McKinley ordered the Revenue Cutter Bear to rescue the whalers...Click image for more

They have been called the “enablers.” Their books and videos have encouraged sailors of all ages to stop dreaming and start doing. Now they take you out to sea and demonstrate methods to help you bring your boat and crew safely through storms with your gear and dreams intact. Join them near South Africa’s Cape of Storms to watch a live demonstration of setting and retrieving a para-anchor, then sail on board Taleisin during Lin and Larry’s record breaking, contrary to the wind rounding of Cape Horn. See storm sails in action in 70 knots of wind. The Pardeys' use this visually explicit medium to demonstrate the technical details of storm tactics for both modern and classic boats and show how you can adapt their ideas for your own use. Learn ways to prepare your crew and your boat to eliminate fear and face heavy weather with a plan; how and when to use the sailors safety valve: heaving to-with or without a para-anchor. Covers gear and equipment, plus special sails for heavy weather are discussed in detail. This video companion to their highly successful Storm Tactics Handbook provides new insights into handling storm sails and para-anchors and is a must for anyone who ventures more than a few miles offshore in a sailboat.