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Offshore Cruising Guide, #304 [VHS]

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This video is a total waste of money. Given that the topic is obviously geared more toward sailors with some experience (as opposed to beginners), it's frankly insulting. Most of the footage consists of some guy in dark sunglasses and a silly hat sitting in the cockpit of a boat rambling on and on. There is very little actual footage of anything being done, any gear being used, or anything else useful. The actual monologue (occasionally a dialog) consists largely of vague generalizations. The "experts" consulted are sorely lacking. For example, the individual who "explains" a windvane has apparently never used one, and appears not to have a full understanding of how they actually work. He informs us of things like, "They tell me these are very nice to have." Great. The narrator himself appears not to have much knowledge or experience, as he does things like confusing harness tethers for "jacklines." The "interview" with Dan Byrne is ridiculous. The poor guy is obviously bored and annoyed at the stupid questions he is being asked. The section on food includes a reminder of how great freeze-dried dinners are, with an absurdly long silent section with two people sitting in a cockpit eating them (yum yum). In all, this video contained almost nothing of any interest or use. You'll be much better served. J. Mark Lane NY