Sailing videos

[irwinsailor]

I would like to get some ideas for movies etc that are about sailing or being around the water. The winters are long here and I'm bored now that I can't hang around the boat. I do have Captan Ron, Wind and master and commander. Are there any others??

[delmarrey]

Try "The old man and the sea".

Entertainment or educational?
I will start with the DVD's that the Pardeys put out. Very educational. They currently have a box set out, that includes a copy of the interview I did with them on my radio show. (a little self promotion never hurt anyone ) Horatio Hornblower series is a good entertaining series. One of my favorite movies, if you can find it, is Mystery of the Sands. Captain Ron is a great no brainer, as I am sure you know by now, but it's fun.
THere are a couple of DVD's about Tristan Jones on EBay right now. I have not seen them, but they sound interesting.
THere was a discovery channel special last year recreating the voyage of the endeavor. I believe it is available on video.
I have more, but don't feel like searching right now, and my memory fails me.

[irwinsailor]

I have the Pardey's DVD storm tactics. What else would you recommend?

[merman365]

Hi there, the winters are hell here also.(we are in New Hampshire right now) I come from New Orleans where
the only ice there is for drinks!! The dvd WIND is great, it's sure to raise a smile. Lots of sailing action and fun for the whole crew.

Another vote for wind. Good movie. As for the Pardey's try this link
http://www.landlpardey.com/Products/Pardey_Videos.php

[irwinsailor]

I had hoped the Pardey's would be that the Chicago boat show this year. The DVD's are much less when you buy from them at the show. Lats and Atts has a big selection for sale.

[windthief]

check out www.latsandatts.net they have a t.v. show that is trough it's first season and available on dvd for about 50 bucks. It's all about cruising and sailing. they also have alot of other videos you can order.

[irwinsailor]

Has anyone seen the Latts and atts TV show?

[windthief]

yea I bought the first season dvd's. why do you ask?

[irwinsailor]

What did you think of them? Would you buy them again? Were they worh the money? That is kind of the same question!

[windthief]

Well I love anything boating and especially sailing, so it was great for me. I would have to say that it's obvious that this is a lower budget program but informative. Would I spend fifty bucks and buy the season again? Probably not at that price. I would buy them if at a lower price however.

I have seen it, and spoken with Bob about it briefly. It is a cable quality show. Not bad, but very targeted. Keep in mind that Latts and Atts is oriented toward the big buck cruiser. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but I find allot of what he has in the rag, and the show as well, hard to relate to. The show is interesting, and I watch it when I happen to catch it, but I do not schedule it. I would suggest watching a few episodes before spending money on the DVD's. It airs on the travel channel, I think at 7pm Pacific on Sundays, but double check, as I am not positive about that time, and your area may be different.

[irwinsailor]

I alway thought that Lats and atts targeted average cruisers in average boats. What has changed?

Just an opinion. In contrast to Good Old Boat for instance. I knew Bob back in our riding days, and I suppose he has earned the right to go first class, but the big dollar boats he usually has in his rag, are not the same level of cruising boats that I can afford. Same with allot of the equipment.
As for his show, it is fun, and is good entertainment.
His sailing eeks more of Ted Turner, than of Tristan Jones. I am more of the Tristan ilk.