Sailing fundamentals. Part 2. Rules and tactics

Australia, 1978

Film
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Aimed at people who are just starting to sail competitively. Explains the effects of wind shadows and their application to tactics such as lee-bowing. The viewers are then taken around a typical racing course, highlighting the essential rules and tactics with the use of animation and “on board” camera work. Narrated by Clive Hearne.

Credits

producer

Peter Thompson

production company

Eureka Films

Language

English

Duration

00:21:00:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

28091

Subject categories

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Sailing

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional â†’ Educational films

Educational & Instructional â†’ Instructional

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport â†’ Aquatic sports

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport â†’ Sailing

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport â†’ Sports - Australia

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport â†’ Yachts and yachting

Short films

Short films â†’ Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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