Sailing with Confidence

this is agood video and will give you confidence if you are just learning to sail it covers all the equipment lines ect tacking aproaching the dock and points of sail.i was looking for something a bit more advanced because im not a beginning sailor but still gave it five stars bdcause i still learned a few things

But the production could have been better. The on screen graphics need to be better color enhanced, and the knot making done with a graphic also. Overall, I think this is a good training lecture for all Sailors.

Just that I was looking for to help me learn the ropes of sailing. Covered a lot of things other vids have not.

good

Good basic Information for beginners. I used this to review what I learned from Learn to sail lessons. Go sailing.

Exclt context - however video quality (fuzzy images & crackling sound track) was terrible - even on the replacement that was sent.

Very poor quality did, I will watch it again over the holiday . I was disappointed with it overall . Jerry

The DVD is well done, it does not overwhelm you with vocabulary (there are plenty of sources for that). The focus is on sailing concepts - how the boat interacts with the wind and water.The on-water footage is excellent. You get a real clear view of what this or that technique looks like on the boat.The basic principles are covered, then more advanced techniques, and finally some high wind components. Certainly this is no substitution for actual sailing, but it will give you a good idea of the complexity of the sport, and the basic physics of how sails move a vessel.This is a DVD you can watch over and over again to become comfortable with the basic physics of sailing, so that once you are 'in it' you won't be overwhelmed with confusion. An excellent primer for a beginner, and provides great principles for someone looking to understand more complex wind conditions before indulging in them as well.If the diagrams were animated, and the series expanded, it might be a 5 star item. The presentation is well done (a few minor sound problems), the presenter is clear and unhurried, the principles are shown in practice. Overall a fine primer, even if you are taking lessons this will prepare you for your immersion into the arena of sailing.

Poor picture qualityConstant crackling sound.Speech speeded up in some sections making it inaudible and impossible to follow.Too technical in some sections making it unsuitable for beginners.Complete waste of money and timeProduct not " Fit for purpose "