Sailing Video Series No. 3 From The Sailing Center Television Series

Sailing Video No. 3 contains shows 7,8,and 9 of the Sailing Center television series.

The Sailing Center is a magazine style television show that illustrates all the interesting aspects of real-life sailing for the racer and non-sailor alike.

Sailing Video Show No. 7

Show No. 7 We go to Sarasota, on the West Coast of Florida, to attend the Sunfish World Championships . Over 100 sailors from around the world come to race at this event. In addition to watching the racing, we speak to several of the participants about the Sunfish class and some of the idiosyncrasies of the boat.

The middle of the episode contains two recurring features, as do all the shows. The first is called Tuckers Tips, in which Tucker Thompson, a renown sailor and columnist explains how to sail your boat faster and better. This is the 7th segment.

The second recurring feature is called Backyard Boat Repair. Here Gary Raisner shows us how to make repairs on our boats in our yards or driveways. How to fix common problems with common tools. Skills that can save you big bucks. Gary shows us how to do it ourselves.

Then back for more sailing from Sarasota

Sailing Video Show No. 8

Show No. 8 the Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point NY hosts the College National Championships . The best sailing schools from around the country face-off in this regatta. The coach of the King's Point team and one of the race organizers explains the concept of team racing. Lots of good sailing footage, and discussion about the race and the format.

The middle of the episode contains two recurring features, as do all the shows. The first is called Tuckers Tips, in which Tucker Thompson, a renown sailor and columnist explains how to sail your boat faster and better. This is the 8th segment.

The second recurring feature is called Backyard Boat Repair. Here Gary Raisner shows us how to make repairs on our boats in our yards or driveways. How to fix common problems with common tools. Skills that can save you big bucks. Gary shows us how to do it ourselves.

We return to the finish of the Nationals Sample Video

Sailing Video Show No. 9

Show No. 9 in this episode will see some big boat racing. Not our usual cup of tea, but great fun if you can get it. The St. Martin Heineken Regatta is one of the best, fun sailboat races in the Caribbean. Its motto is "serious fun". Some beautiful sailing shots, and fun on the water, as well as some feel of the on shore parties. This gives a real flavor of what this kind of event is like.

The middle of the episode contains two recurring features, as do all the shows. The first is called Tuckers Tips, in which Tucker Thompson, a renown sailor and columnist explains how to sail your boat faster and better. This is the 9th segment.

The second recurring feature is called Backyard Boat Repair. Here Gary Raisner shows us how to make repairs on our boats in our yards or driveways. How to fix common problems with common tools. Skills that can save you big bucks. Gary shows us how to do it ourselves.

More sailing and some of the party from St Martin