May 14, 2015

Film Library – EXTREME SAILING

FEATURED – “Iceboat Sailing on Barnegat Bay”

Iceboat sailing and racing on Barnegat Bay in the winter of 2014/2015, courtesy of Peter Slack Photography.

The Black Pearl: Pirates of the Caribbean
		In an act of piracy, Pirates of the Caribbean stole Leg 9 of the 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race. Watch a minute of pure adrenaline as Paul Cayard & the crew of The Black Pearl make a run for it.

From the Helm with Bill Koch and John Bertrand

This 14-minute video by America’s Cup legends Bill Koch and John Bertrand takes a look at the “bleeding edge” of Cup-level competition from the beginnings of the regatta back in the 1800s.

Using some rarely-seen archival prints and footage, they examine the limits of yacht design and tactical decisions that make the difference between winning a race and losing the boat.

Surfing is Life: The Whitbread Round The World Yacht Race…1997-98
		Become one of the crew of Chessie Racing’s entry into the Whitbread race (now the Volvo Ocean Race). See what daily life is like on a W60 boat as these daring sailors live and race together 24/7 for 31,000 miles.

Iceboat Sailing on Barnegat Bay
		Iceboat sailing and racing on Barnegat Bay in the winter of 2014/2015, courtesy of Peter Slack Photography.

Ted Turner’s Greatest Race: The 1979 Fastnet
		An intimate look at what it was like to be racing with Ted Turner during one of the most harrowing ocean races of all time – the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race.

Preserving America’s Sailing Legacy

Engaging Sailing’s Next Generation

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