Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, is one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world. Three people attempt to cross the Strait, with its unpredictable conditions, tides and currents, on wind surfboards.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010463
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Description and travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Sailing, Single-handed
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Extreme sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sailing, Single-handed
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Surfboards
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)