books under her own name and published three maritime titles for other authors. In January 2014, As Long as It's Fun: The Epic Voyages and Extraordinary Times of Lin and Larry Pardey, a biography written by Herb McCormick, was released by Paradise Cay Publications. Awards The Cruising Club of America awarded their 2009 Far Horizon Award to Lin and Larry in recognition of their combined voyaging on board many boats covering mileage totaling more than 200,000 for Larry and about 194,000 for Lin and doing so in a manner that is consistent with the goals of the CCA. They were presented with the SSCA award from the Seven Seas Cruising Association in recognition of their contributions to the sport of sailing and the cruising community – only the 16th time in the club's 60-year history the award has been presented. Mauritanian Legion of Honour, as Captain of first American team to sail across the Sahara Desert in a land yacht 1967. Outstanding Sailor of the year – West Vancouver Yacht Club 1978 French Sailing Federation – Silver medal, Landyachting 1967 Cruising Sailors to contribute most to the sport of Sailing – voted by readers of Sail Magazine 1990. International Oceanic Award – presented by Royal Institute of Navigation sponsored by Little Ship Club 1995 - in recognition of Larry's voyaging using traditional methods of navigation. Larry won the International Oceanic Award from the Royal Institute of Navigation in 1996, and was presented this honour by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne in 1997. Ocean Cruising Club Award – for contributions to Seamanship for small boat sailing. Presented to Lin Pardey 1996. Geoff Pac Memorial Award – to both Lin and Larry for fostering and encouraging ocean cruising in small yachts 1998 and 2001 Cruising World Hall of Fame – 2000 Ocean Cruising Club Merit Award – To Lin and Larry for inspiring voyages including a west-about rounding of Cape Horn 2003 Seven Seas Cruising Club Service Award – To Lin and Larry for their lifetime voyaging achievements 2004 Cruising Club of America Far Horizons Award – To Lin and Larry for lifetime achievements and contributions to seamanship 2009 Sail Magazines Top 40 Sailors who made a Difference–2010- Citation – As America's first couple of cruising, Lin and Larry have inspired countless sailors. Yachting Monthly – 25 Cruising Heroes Only non-British sailors chosen. March 2012 Seven Seas Cruising Association – SSCA Award