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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Bennett Marine
Fabric Type: 0097278003710
Gem Type: Bennett DVD Annapolis Book Of Seamanship DVD Heavy Weather Sailing
Graphics Memory Size: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Manufacturer Labor Warranty Description: 220
Maximum Color Depth: Bennett Marine Video
Maximum Focal Length: EnglishOriginal Language
Metal Type: Bennett Marine Video
Pearl Type: 25946
Publisher: 1
Total Firewire Ports: Bennett Marine Video
Total Metal Weight: 1
Total Parallel Ports: January 01, 2007
Total S Video Out Ports: 55 minutes
Bennett Marine Video
1989
Features:- Bennett DVD Annapolis Book Of Seamanship DVD Heavy Weather Sailing
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The Annapolis Book Of Seamanship DVD Heavy Weather Sailing andquot;Superb program, Rousmaniere is a natural teacher.andquot; - Cruising World. andquot;Will help Sailors be more confident and even enjoy sailing in heavy weather.andquot; - Gary Jobson. Many sailors anxieties about sailing in winds stronger than 20 knots will be eased when they learn the lessons taught in this fast-paced and highly informative DVD about going out when the winds are strong and the seas are high. In this program, host-demonstrator John Rousmaniere shows the modern techniques and equipment for mastering tough conditions so that the experience becomes more enjoyable and less fearful. Maneuvers are demonstrated with detailed close-ups and animated graphics. Subjects covered include: Boat and crew preparation. How to avoid falling overboard. Storm tactics, including heaving to and drogue deployment. Trimming and shortening sails in fresh, strong and gale winds. Plus exciting footage from the Whitbread Round The World Race. 55 min.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Although it is short for the money and the film of real high sea action is minimal, I find John Rousmaniere's style wonderfully listenable. For a new sailor such as myself, it is good to hear the obvious repeated in this gentle, friendly voice. It is one of the few ways that it sinks in. Until I have the actual experience, this helps me mentally prepare, and at some serious moment, something recalled that I heard or saw in this film may just save my life. In my short time at it, sailing seems to ... Read More
Rating:  -
I've been sailing for 18 years and have about 3,000 miles of offshore experience that includes some pretty nasty weather. I picked up this video looking to further my education and find something that I could share with less-experienced crew members who help me on deliveries.
This rather short (55 minute) DVD would be an OK intro to the basics of heavy weather sailing for a beginning sailor, but doesn't have much to offer to anyone who's spent some time out on the water in rough weather. ... Read More
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