Loved the video. Im in NZ and contacted Lin Pardey last year. She agreed to do an interview with me but, with Covid and that she was in Australia for a while, we have sofar not connected .Im currently in the boat yard that Wanderer 5 was built and that Eric Hiscock died.
When Lin & Larry started their sailing career, their heros were Erik and Susan Hiscock, a British couple who were among the first to circumnavigate following WWII. The Hisckocks made a documentary of one of their voyages for the BBC. Lin & Larry learned from their experience and adopted many of their movie storytelling techniques into their own films. Working with Lin, TSC recently released a tribute to her late husband and sailing partner. The 93 minute bio-documentary, THE REAL DEAL: Larry Pardey, Legendary Sailor & Adventurer is produced by Mike Anderson. We also distribute the 1960 16mm Hiscock documentary, Beyond the West Horizon, along with all the Pardey offshore videos.
Excellent video! A great tribute to a legendary couple! Herb McCormick's book "As Long as its Fun" is an excellent read (as are all of the Pardey's books).
i meet Lin and Larry in the mid/late 70’s and attended a slide show presentation at Orange Coast College of their circumnavigation. i can still hear Larry’s voice narrating, and photo images are etched in my mind. bravo a life well lived !
I love this video. I had the pleasure of meeting Larry & Lynn twice. The first time I had no idea who they were but loved listening to the stories. They are both very nice and friendly. The 2nd time, Larry was showing his decline so I spent most of the time talking to Lynn. I believe they already had a home base in New Zealand. Their behavior makes me long for sailing far to meet such kind and humble people.
Thanks!! Well done. I’d caught a brief interview with Lynn on Atticus, I believe, but have never read their books. JUST ORDERED THE BIOGRAPHY to start the process 👍🏻👍🏻 (You’d make out well in sales)
Despite having read many of their stories in magazines when I was growing up I only got a copy of the first book a couple of years ago. A great read though it does leave a bit of a nostalgic bite when I think of just how different (and usually more crowded and commercialized) so many of the places they visited on that first journey have become. The book includes an account of the material cost for Serrafyn and an estimate from a builder friend of theirs of how much he would have had to charge to build a boat like her. In today's dollars they came to $60K and $250K respectively! I would love to see you do some more episodes on some of the others who inspired many to go sailing. The Hiscocks have been mentioned already, then there are the Smeeton's and my personal favorite John Guzzwell. I got to see his Trekka in person a few years back. It was inspiring to see and touch the boat that had been built in my part of the world and then gone on to circle the planet more than once. It was also mind blowing to see how small she is!
The other cruising couple that I admired was Anne and Pete Hill. Their book “Voyaging on a Small Income” is dangerous for all wannabe’s. It’s unfortunate that they eventually split up. But that book is also inspiring. They were proponents of the simplified junk rig, but also of sorting out where things belonged on their vessel called “Badger”. Based on a design by Benford. I’ve seen some UA-cam videos of Anne, still cruising, and doing interviews. She still seems charming. You might want to do a video on them, as well
Great video!! Lynn and Larry were very much an inspiration to me when I started cruising in the early 80’s. The cruising life will age your soul like a fine wine.
Very interesting...Coming to think about it.....I did something similar , but I started in 1952 and only a year later I had some 8500 miles under me keel. But that was years ago...Today, I am a retired Master mariner FG with a PhD. in Physical Chem. basking in me memories.....
Going to watch this through, as I find them an interesting cruising couple. Waiting to see if you mention Eric and Susan....Liked and subbed. I still have their books..
I've heard about the books and this couple stories, and had decided to buy and read their book, since I'm a couple of years away from casting the lines, given this great video, I'll read their book. And it will be, as l9ng as it's fun, though I'm sure it will be since I seem to have the right attitude. Thank you. Awesome story. Fair winds, Captain Pardey.
We cruised for 8 years and several times something would happen we weren't ready for, and then something we read from the Pardeys would come to mind, and it was always the right answer. Go small, go now. Good advice.
Amazing video!!! If you could consider; a video with the best (or largest) sailing family ever. That is also very incredible, to raise a family while on a boat! amazing stories, thanks for sharing!!! :-)
Love your videos. Just getting into sailing and it is great to have these for learning the history of the boats and sailing. Love the background on people. Are you going to the Annapolis boat show? My wife and are trying to make it.
Does Kismet translate to hindsight is 20/20? Sure we can look back at how small a chance many meetings are, but we would do the same for any other fateful meetings. I prefer to enjoy life as it comes and not worry when my karma will pay me back. Most people are nice and we can all enjoy each other's company.
always enjoy your episodes thankyou I'm wondering have you ever looked at the rawson 30 boats production built in Seattle of course I own own one theres 2 in newzealand as far as I know and quite a following on their face book page
I really enjoy your your video's. I am sure you have by now seen Adam from Millennial Falcon and his interview of Dick Beaumont. Your thoughts in a future episode.
I've had to take a job in mountains so I sold my oday 28 and traded my oday 272 for a j/24 with trailer going to race it on lake near where I'm moving I need to go get money right then I'll buy a boat to go cruise
I like your stories, but you seem to be looking to your left a lot apparently referencing your notes on a flip chart or similar, which is disconcerting. Teleprompters are cheap and easy to build; try one.
Loved the video. Im in NZ and contacted Lin Pardey last year. She agreed to do an interview with me but, with Covid and that she was in Australia for a while, we have sofar not connected .Im currently in the boat yard that Wanderer 5 was built and that Eric Hiscock died.
Possibly your best video ever.
I agree. The others are good, this one is great.
Thank you, Tim
When Lin & Larry started their sailing career, their heros were Erik and Susan Hiscock, a British couple who were among the first to circumnavigate following WWII. The Hisckocks made a documentary of one of their voyages for the BBC. Lin & Larry learned from their experience and adopted many of their movie storytelling techniques into their own films. Working with Lin, TSC recently released a tribute to her late husband and sailing partner. The 93 minute bio-documentary, THE REAL DEAL: Larry Pardey, Legendary Sailor & Adventurer is produced by Mike Anderson. We also distribute the 1960 16mm Hiscock documentary, Beyond the West Horizon, along with all the Pardey offshore videos.
well done captain!
Inspiring! Beautifully told! Thank you!
Not sure how you manage to cram so much research into each week, but I have enjoyed this season of Lady K very much.
Really enjoyed this storey, thanks. 👍
great advice on picking up their sailing books for knowledge!!!
YOu are a great story teller
Thank you for the tribute. Well done.
Excellent video! A great tribute to a legendary couple! Herb McCormick's book "As Long as its Fun" is an excellent read (as are all of the Pardey's books).
Spot on!
If you can access old copies of Wooden Boat Magazine there are many many articles about and by the Pardeys.
i meet Lin and Larry in the mid/late 70’s and attended a slide show presentation at Orange Coast College of their circumnavigation.
i can still hear Larry’s voice narrating, and photo images are etched in my mind. bravo a life well lived !
I love this video. I had the pleasure of meeting Larry & Lynn twice. The first time I had no idea who they were but loved listening to the stories. They are both very nice and friendly. The 2nd time, Larry was showing his decline so I spent most of the time talking to Lynn. I believe they already had a home base in New Zealand. Their behavior makes me long for sailing far to meet such kind and humble people.
It was Alby Mangels that got me interested in sailing the world.
My own sailing was significantly impacted by Lynn & Larry. RIP Larty.
Great video it reminds me of Emerald Steele's story
Thanks for sharing Tim. See you next week.
Great story. Your very good at this. Do more time.👍
i Love this couple
Thanks!! Well done. I’d caught a brief interview with Lynn on Atticus, I believe, but have never read their books. JUST ORDERED THE BIOGRAPHY to start the process 👍🏻👍🏻
(You’d make out well in sales)
Love your videos. I think the best ever sailor was an American-Canadian, Joshua Slocum 🤓
And I understand that Lin Pardey is still living on Kawau Island off the coast from Auckland Nz.
Great story
I truly enjoyed this video am getting the books for my hubby. Can’t wait for hurricane season to go on and enjoys the sails up…
Be blessed and safe.
Great episode Tim thanks for sharing
I met them once at the Newport all sailboat show. Years ago
Excellent summary. L and L were (are) my heroes from when I was a teenager in the seventies.
Despite having read many of their stories in magazines when I was growing up I only got a copy of the first book a couple of years ago. A great read though it does leave a bit of a nostalgic bite when I think of just how different (and usually more crowded and commercialized) so many of the places they visited on that first journey have become. The book includes an account of the material cost for Serrafyn and an estimate from a builder friend of theirs of how much he would have had to charge to build a boat like her. In today's dollars they came to $60K and $250K respectively! I would love to see you do some more episodes on some of the others who inspired many to go sailing. The Hiscocks have been mentioned already, then there are the Smeeton's and my personal favorite John Guzzwell. I got to see his Trekka in person a few years back. It was inspiring to see and touch the boat that had been built in my part of the world and then gone on to circle the planet more than once. It was also mind blowing to see how small she is!
Great story, but a tribute to the Hiscocks would be appreciated.
They may be the best small boat sailer couple of all time, but I have to give the best small boat sailer of all time to Josh Slocum.
Not to take anything away but Miles and Beryl Smeeton and Tzu Hangis are also worth a view.
This is not the usual Lady K video but it is very good. Kudos. 😊
Before the Pardey's, were Eric and Susan Hiscock. Yet another cruising couple who have many sea miles and many books to their credit.
@Jeffrey Craig this^^^^^.
Slocum is the man. Everyone else is competing for second place.
The other cruising couple that I admired was Anne and Pete Hill. Their book “Voyaging on a Small Income” is dangerous for all wannabe’s. It’s unfortunate that they eventually split up. But that book is also inspiring. They were proponents of the simplified junk rig, but also of sorting out where things belonged on their vessel called “Badger”. Based on a design by Benford. I’ve seen some UA-cam videos of Anne, still cruising, and doing interviews. She still seems charming. You might want to do a video on them, as well
Great video!! Lynn and Larry were very much an inspiration to me when I started cruising in the early 80’s. The cruising life will age your soul like a fine wine.
great episode, lots of interesting stories as usual but this one was particularly good.
Very interesting...Coming to think about it.....I did something similar , but I started in 1952 and only a year later I had some 8500 miles under me keel.
But that was years ago...Today, I am a retired Master mariner FG with a PhD. in Physical Chem. basking in me memories.....
Going to watch this through, as I find them an interesting cruising couple. Waiting to see if you mention Eric and Susan....Liked and subbed. I still have their books..
Really enjoyed the video. Keep it up.
Yes this is fun Tim
I've heard about the books and this couple stories, and had decided to buy and read their book, since I'm a couple of years away from casting the lines, given this great video, I'll read their book. And it will be, as l9ng as it's fun, though I'm sure it will be since I seem to have the right attitude. Thank you. Awesome story. Fair winds, Captain Pardey.
We cruised for 8 years and several times something would happen we weren't ready for, and then something we read from the Pardeys would come to mind, and it was always the right answer. Go small, go now. Good advice.
Fine stuff...Cheers.
Amazing video!!! If you could consider; a video with the best (or largest) sailing family ever. That is also very incredible, to raise a family while on a boat! amazing stories, thanks for sharing!!! :-)
Awesome tale brother 😊 who i always wondered how Lin & Larry met!? Thanks!
Rip Larry fairwinds!
I was working on the Owl surf shop,
good one dude🤙
I love this channel! When are you going back on the water? What boat are you gonna have next?
Love your videos. Just getting into sailing and it is great to have these for learning the history of the boats and sailing. Love the background on people.
Are you going to the Annapolis boat show? My wife and are trying to make it.
I wish!!!! Cant make it this year sadly.
Love your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing you sailing again. One nit pick on this vid….wouldn’t the book be a biography vice autobiography.
Tim, check out the Trimaran for sale... less than $28K on Learning the Lines, not a Wharam but perhaps a suitable substitute
What I want to know is, did Larry have to duel Bob for Lynn?
It’s a great life story.
Does Kismet translate to hindsight is 20/20? Sure we can look back at how small a chance many meetings are, but we would do the same for any other fateful meetings.
I prefer to enjoy life as it comes and not worry when my karma will pay me back. Most people are nice and we can all enjoy each other's company.
always enjoy your episodes thankyou I'm wondering have you ever looked at the rawson 30 boats production built in Seattle of course I own own one theres 2 in newzealand as far as I know and quite a following on their face book page
Fatty Goodlander told a story on his last visit with Larry just before he died in Cruising World. Had a hard time finishing that story.
I already committed on this video but I was wondering if you know anything about boom furlers?
I really enjoy your your video's. I am sure you have by now seen Adam from Millennial Falcon and his interview of Dick Beaumont. Your thoughts in a future episode.
Great people. I know them and have been aboard both their boats. There books are wonderful but are not that applicable to today's world.
I've had to take a job in mountains so I sold my oday 28 and traded my oday 272 for a j/24 with trailer going to race it on lake near where I'm moving I need to go get money right then I'll buy a boat to go cruise
I've read all there books but didnt realize how hot she was lol
hahahah.....
I like your stories, but you seem to be looking to your left a lot apparently referencing your notes on a flip chart or similar, which is disconcerting. Teleprompters are cheap and easy to build; try one.
I love the way each scene is taped, time for reflection, and then on to the next scene...
Do a video on fatty goodlander