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In this special “Live from Annapolis” edition of Ahoy!, we sit down with one of sailing’s most beloved voices: Lin Pardey. A trailblazer, bestselling author, and legendary voyager, Lin has spent decades living simply, sailing widely, and writing deeply about the cruising life she shared with her late husband, Larry Pardey.
Together, Lin and Larry logged more than 200,000 offshore miles aboard two wooden boats they built by hand—neither longer than 30 feet and neither with an engine. But as Lin shares in her new memoir, Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond, the real voyages go far beyond the miles. In this heartfelt conversation, Lin opens up about the emotional passages that have defined her life: rounding the notorious Cape Horn aboard Taleisin, navigating the long goodbye of Larry’s illness, rediscovering love in a new chapter with sailor David Haigh, and finding fresh meaning as an 80-year-old adventurer still drawn to wind and water.
Recorded on the docks of the Annapolis Sailboat Show, this episode is full of rich storytelling, quiet wisdom, and gentle humor. Lin reflects on the art of writing, the lessons of partnership at sea, and the enduring rewards of a life lived deliberately and courageously.
Whether you’re a lifelong sailor, a dreamer with one foot on the dock, or simply someone who appreciates stories of resilience, love, and discovery—this episode will stay with you, long after the last wave fades.
Listen in, and be reminded why we fall in love with sailing—and the people who make it a way of life.
