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sea is a harsh element... you don't get second
chances...." Item #687.....58 minutes |
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 Seventeen
sailors set out from Newport at the start of the first
BOC Challenge - a solo race around the world that would
take at least 8 months to complete.Each man must look within himself to find the will to survive and the courage to continue. Ten of the seventeen starters cross the finish line.. and for each, it is a victory. This unique adventure film probes how each sailor dealt with The Ultimate Challenge. "An outstanding record of sailing and courage." - Landers Film Reviews "A celebration of the human spirit." - Booklist In addition to glowing reviews, this video has won the following awards: CINE - Golden Eagle And remember, no boater should venture out past the breakwater without reviewing the most watched nautical video in the world: our #301: "Coastal Piloting," a complete 2-hour course that covers everything you need to know for safely navigating within sight of land... and if you intend to go farther than sight of land, you should definitely have our #303: "Celestial Navigation - the Sun Noon Shot." And if you’re unsure about diving into the subject, you could always start out with our #359: "Celestial Navigation for the Complete Idiot." These excellent programs and others that will give you more confidence are all full described on our main page at http://www.boatingvideos.com
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