July 31, 2018
With the myriad of so-called safety gear being promoted by manufacturer and sailing magazine, how do you choose what you actually need without sinking your cruising budget? Lin Pardey, who after more than 200,000 miles of voyaging is still heading off across oceans and evaluating offshore gear, shares her thoughts on how to evaluate potential safety gear.
Links (Amazon):
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Capable Cruiser https://amzn.to/2K5Wn6H
Voyager's Handbook https://amzn.to/2Akl8MJ
Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
