Jim wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
Jim wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Qrkw7aLSw


Trying to figure out the point of multi-minute shots over the stern
rail.

Dinghy says CA something. Maybe that explains it? :-)



Chuck;
It's not meant to be great video. I was wandering around Youtube
watching some really bad video ("Approaching Howland's Landing" was the
title). But it was better than reading the same old political mud
slinging and other pointless things that I'm tired of seeing.

I thought, "Why not?" and posted some video to youtube. I like watching
my boat going through the water. I like listening to the bow wave and
my parrot squawking. I like watching dolphin surf the bow wave. I love
watching my parrot sway in rhythm with the toys in his cage and the
movements of the boat.

When I hear people say "How long does it take to get there?" I'm amazed.
It's the journey. Sometimes I throttle back and go slower. When I
get in I often wish it took longer to "get there."

I think the boat looks like it's hauling ass in those videos. I have a
tape from a Transpac race I was on and I love watching the boat surf
down the waves. I LOVE watching that.

So, if you don't like them, that's ok with me. Don't watch them. I'm
sure there are lots of posts that you may like better.


A video, or a even a photo, should tell a story. I didn't say I didn't
like the video, but the same image would have been equally effective as
a still photo. You expect something to happen in a video- a conflict to
emerge and be resolved.

As for hauling ass, I guess it's all relative. Looks like a 36-38 foot
trawler that is probably making 8-9 knots.

My idea of a video would be maybe a shot of the wake over the stern
rail, some views of various points or landmarks enroute (or perhaps
other vessels encountered) and ultimately an end to the journey.

My comments weren't intended to reflect on you personally.