77. Sailing Wisdom with Lin Pardey & David Haigh: Seamanship, Simplicity, and Offshore Lessons

Lin Pardey is a name that needs little introduction in the sailing world—her voyages, books, and philosophy of simple cruising have inspired generations of sailors. In this episode, she’s joined by her partner David Haigh, an experienced offshore sailor and circumnavigator. Together, they share lessons on seamanship, self-reliance, and the mindset needed to cross oceans.We talk about:⛵ The evolving world of offshore sailing—what’s changed and what hasn’t🌊 The importance of seamanship and why simplicity often wins over complexity🛠 Lessons from decades at sea, from storm tactics to boat preparation⚓ The mindset that makes long-term cruising possibleA quick heads-up — audio quality in this episode is a little below the usual level. Thank you for bearing with it, because the story and insights are too good not to share!This podcast is brought to you with curiosity, kindness and a big sailing dream.You can explore more episodes, show notes and ways to support the show at liveaboardsailingpodcast.comFollow our community on Instagram & Facebook: @liveaboardsailingpodcastIf this episode inspired you, please rate or review the show; it makes a world of difference!Guest inquiry formHave a story to share? Apply to be a guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.