
Living , Modern
Lin and Larry
Pardey
1944 –
The Pardeys have been called “America’s First Couple of Cruising”. Together, Lin and Larry have sailed over 200,000 miles, including two circumnavigations east to west and west to east aboard self-built, wooden, engine-free cutters under 30 feet. Co-authors of a dozen books, many magazine articles, and co-creators of five cruising documentaries, Lin and Larry have shared their knowledge and experience with thousands of sailors around the world. Accomplishments and Honors Books VHS Tapes and DVDs
Year(s)
Honor
2016
BoatUS: Leaders and Legends, named among 50 people who made a difference to the world of boating
2015
Seven Seas Cruising Association: SSCA Award for contributions to the sailing community
2012
Yachting Monthly: 25 Cruising Heroes
2010
SAIL Magazine: Top 40 Sailors Who Made a Difference
2009
Cruising Club of America: CCA Far Horizons Award for lifetime achievements and contributions to seamanship
2004
Seven Seas Cruising Club: SSCC Service Award for lifetime voyaging achievements
2003
Ocean Cruising Club: OCC Merit Award for inspiring voyages, including a west-about rounding of Cape Horn
2001, 1998
Geoff Pac Memorial Award for fostering and encouraging ocean cruising in small yachts
2000
Cruising World Hall of Fame
1996
Ocean Cruising Club Award for contributions to Seamanship (Lin)
1996
Royal Institute of Navigation: International Oceanic Award (presented to Larry by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne)
1995
Royal Institute of Navigation: International Oceanic Award in recognition of the use of traditional navigational methods (Larry)
1990
SAIL Magazine: voted Cruising Sailors to Contribute the Most to the Sport (Voted by readers of SAIL Magazine)
1978
West Vancouver Yacht Club: Outstanding Sailor of the Year (Larry)
1967
French Sailing Federation – Silver medal, Land yachting (Larry)
1967
Mauritanian Legion of Honour: as Captain of first American team to sail across the Sahara Desert in a l and yacht (Larry)
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