Editorial Product Review: :There are those who maintain that sailing cannot be taught in a book or on a video, that only time on the water can develop a feel for the boat. Unfortunately, while informative and potentially useful, Steve Colgate's Learn to Sail is not going to convert any of the skeptics. Colgate is, with his Offshore Sailing School, one of the most recognized names in sailing instruction, and it is not his instruction that is the downfall of this tape. Indeed, Colgate almost knows too much, ...
Editorial Product Review: :There are those who maintain that sailing cannot be taught in a book or on a video, that only time on the water can develop a feel for the boat. Unfortunately, while informative and potentially useful, Steve Colgate's Learn to Sail is not going to convert any of the skeptics. Colgate is, with his Offshore Sailing School, one of the most recognized names in sailing instruction, and it is not his instruction that is the downfall of this tape. Indeed, Colgate almost knows too much, ...
Editorial Product Review: :There are those who maintain that sailing cannot be taught in a book or on a video, that only time on the water can develop a feel for the boat. Unfortunately, while informative and potentially useful, Steve Colgate's Learn to Sail is not going to convert any of the skeptics. Colgate is, with his Offshore Sailing School, one of the most recognized names in sailing instruction, and it is not his instruction that is the downfall of this tape. Indeed, Colgate almost knows too much, ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:For centuries, the world's great sailing ships embodied adventure. They were the key to vast riches, fame, and world power. Set sail on an exciting and informative look at three ships that made history. See dramatic re-creations and sophisticated 3D computer simulations of galleons loaded with treasure, whalers pursuing their mighty prey, and clippers cutting across the open sea. Experience the danger and romance of their voyages, their battles and their races across the seas through archival footage and colorful sailing lore. Tour modern replicas ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:For centuries, the world's great sailing ships embodied adventure. They were the key to vast riches, fame, and world power. Set sail on an exciting and informative look at three ships that made history. See dramatic re-creations and sophisticated 3D computer simulations of galleons loaded with treasure, whalers pursuing their mighty prey, and clippers cutting across the open sea. Experience the danger and romance of their voyages, their battles and their races across the seas through archival footage and colorful sailing lore. Tour modern replicas ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:For centuries, the world's great sailing ships embodied adventure. They were the key to vast riches, fame, and world power. Set sail on an exciting and informative look at three ships that made history. See dramatic re-creations and sophisticated 3D computer simulations of galleons loaded with treasure, whalers pursuing their mighty prey, and clippers cutting across the open sea. Experience the danger and romance of their voyages, their battles and their races across the seas through archival footage and colorful sailing lore. Tour modern replicas ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Officially sanctioned by U.S. Sailing and the American Red Cross. Next to being on the water the best way to learn to sail is with video instruction. Start Sailing Right is used in the US Sailing/American Red Cross program - the instruction is first rate, comprehensive and accurate. Learning is fun and easy with video! Techniques such as slow motion, instant replay, stop action and animation enhance comprehension of sailing skills. On-screen indexing makes subjects easy to locate. Most important, Start Sailing Right teaches you ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:Officially sanctioned by U.S. Sailing and the American Red Cross. Next to being on the water the best way to learn to sail is with video instruction. Start Sailing Right is used in the US Sailing/American Red Cross program - the instruction is first rate, comprehensive and accurate. Learning is fun and easy with video! Techniques such as slow motion, instant replay, stop action and animation enhance comprehension of sailing skills. On-screen indexing makes subjects easy to locate. Most important, Start Sailing Right teaches you ...
Editorial Product Review:Description:This is the fifth of five series of 'How to ...' video from Rick White's Sailing Seminars. This video will have you really smokin' off the wind. It deals with doing the 'Wild Thing' the 'Mild Thing' and all about Spinnakers, Hooters, Reachers and E-O Snuffers. You will learn how to do spinnaker sets, jibes and take downs easily and efficiently -- no more 'shrimping.' After using this video you will leap to the head of the fleet.
Editorial Product Review:Description:Learn to sail on a large cruising type keel sailboat. Great for bareboat charterers, family and inexperienced crew. An excellent review for experienced sailors, too! Quick and easy to watch!The 35 minutes spent with this video will do more than familiarize you with the fundamentals skills and the terms used in sailing a cruising type sailboat - this course will help you feel at home with them. That's why Come Sail With Us... is such excellent preparation for onboard instruction. Never heavy handed, this informative ...
Small and light enough for a shirt pocket, Samsung's Helix YX-M1 is a one-stop audio entertainment center with an XM radio, a digital music player, and room for 50 hours of tunes, but it comes up short on battery life.
