A tale of adventures, as two young dreamers continue their voyaging on board their self-built 24'4" cutter. They cross the exotic sea that spawned Homer's tales of Ulysses' Odyssey, then sail through the strife torn Red Sea and across the typhoon tossed waters of the Bay of Bengal.In this book, fourth of the Seraffyn series, the Pardeys have reached a turning point in their lives-halfway around the world, eight years into a meandering voyage. Their routes had always been determined by the need to find the work to support their cruising life-style or the desire to see an island spoken of by some favorite writer. Now they have to decide whether to continue eastward, or turn back westward and complete the circle with a return to the place they once called home.
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Serrafyns Oriental Adventure is the last (and possibly the best) in the series. Jampacked with high adventure, this book is equally crammed with good information on seamanship, planning, companionship, and sensitivities to people. -- Robin Roberts, The Tiller, 1986
Much of this book is about storms. Those contemplating anything more difficult than an armchair voyage ought to buy this book. Most people faced with such a situation sincerely believe they will die. Most dont, but knowing how to make oneself reasonably comfortable throughout the ordeal is a blessing not to be missed. -- Stephen L Petranek, Washington Post, 1985
The best part of Seraffyns journey is the storytelling. Even when nothing exciting happens aboard Seraffyn, Lin Pardey makes you feel as though you missed something infinitely special and awe-inspiring. -- Michael Conant, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1986
There is a compelling and endearing charm about their books, as well as a solid underlay of practical guidance and advise based on thousands of miles of ocean sailing in all parts of the world...As they have often remarked, it is the people one meets who make cruising so interesting. On this particular sailing stint, they seem to have met an even more attractive, interesting selection of humanity than ever. -- Lloyds List, UK, 1985
Much of this book is about storms. Those contemplating anything more difficult than an armchair voyage ought to buy this book. Most people faced with such a situation sincerely believe they will die. Most dont, but knowing how to make oneself reasonably comfortable throughout the ordeal is a blessing not to be missed. -- Stephen L Petranek, Washington Post, 1985
The best part of Seraffyns journey is the storytelling. Even when nothing exciting happens aboard Seraffyn, Lin Pardey makes you feel as though you missed something infinitely special and awe-inspiring. -- Michael Conant, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1986
There is a compelling and endearing charm about their books, as well as a solid underlay of practical guidance and advise based on thousands of miles of ocean sailing in all parts of the world...As they have often remarked, it is the people one meets who make cruising so interesting. On this particular sailing stint, they seem to have met an even more attractive, interesting selection of humanity than ever. -- Lloyds List, UK, 1985
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Lin Pardey has been caring for crews on boats of various types and sizes for more than 30 years. With Larry, she has accumulated sea miles that equal more than five world circumnaviagations. As a couple, they have delivered boats and cared for hired crew, raced under sail, and worked on commercial fishing boats. Their other boats include The Capable Cruiser, The Self-Sufficient Sailor and Storm Tactics Handbook.
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Great series - a fantastic, enjoyable, read,
By Matthew B. Jenkins (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure (Paperback)
This is the fourth and final book in the Seraffyn series that chronicles Lin and Lary Pardey's meander around the world in their 28 foot wooden cutter. They have a very comfortable and easy going writing style that pulls you into their story. This is a wonderful series whether you are a sailor or not. - Regarding the previous reviewer's comment about storm tactics - The Pardey's have a newer book "Storm Tactics Handbook" which includes and adds a great deal to some of the chapters from this book. It is a must-have book for the ocean cruiser.
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Excellent study of storm survival on a small boat.,
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The description of storm survival while hove-to during their northern Pacific crossing makes this book a must purchase for anyone planning (or dreaming of) a voyage across any ocean.
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Their latest book continues this fun saga,
By offshore "Chris" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure (Kindle Edition)
I just found the Pardeys Bull Canyon. It takes off where Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure quits.I really enjoyed all of the previous books in this series and this latest one reads just as well. Why do I like these books? these folks know how to keep the romance in sailing.
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It was late afternoon when we ran up the wide channel between Sivota and Corfu, the tree-covered northernmost islands of the Ionian Sea. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
forward bunk, cruising sailors, noon sight, following breeze, power yacht, port captain, pilot charts, half knots, ocean passages, cruising boats, wind vane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Red Sea, Sri Lanka, Far East, Hong Kong, Indian Ocean, Port Said, Rinky Dink, Suez Canal, Bay of Bengal, Don Windsor, Tel Aviv, United States, George Town, Kuro Shio, Don Sorte, East China Sea, South China Sea, South Yemen, Gulf of Suez, Peter Thuell, Port Suez, Aleutian Islands, Arabian Sea, Bob Firestone, Brani Island New!
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It was late afternoon when we ran up the wide channel between Sivota and Corfu, the tree-covered northernmost islands of the Ionian Sea. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
forward bunk, cruising sailors, noon sight, following breeze, power yacht, port captain, pilot charts, half knots, ocean passages, cruising boats, wind vane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Red Sea, Sri Lanka, Far East, Hong Kong, Indian Ocean, Port Said, Rinky Dink, Suez Canal, Bay of Bengal, Don Windsor, Tel Aviv, United States, George Town, Kuro Shio, Don Sorte, East China Sea, South China Sea, South Yemen, Gulf of Suez, Peter Thuell, Port Suez, Aleutian Islands, Arabian Sea, Bob Firestone, Brani Island New!
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- Fear of Flying by Erica Jong on page 64
- Cruising in Seraffyn by Lin Pardey in Back Matter
- Being Your Own Wilderness Doctor by E. Russel Kodet on page 96
- The Come on by Eugene Manlove Rhodes on page 36
- Bright Star by Gary Crew in Back Matter
- Intrepid Voyagers : Stories of the World's Most Adventurous Sailors by Tom Lochhaas in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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