Umm... not exactly, Joe. Almost all video tapes sold or rented to individuals
are not licensed to be shown for anything other than private viewing. That does
not mean the video is not available with different rights. I can buy a James
Bond movie on DVD, or rent it from Blockbuster, but it does not have a license
for me to show it, for example, on the TV in a public bar, even if I don't
charge admission.


But it would be showing the film in a commercial venue,
which is not all that different from charging admission (as
I understand the laws). You could show it at a sailing club
get-together, right?

Joe wrote:
Thanks for clearing that up Charlie...Buy it, and show it to your
sailing friends.
It's worth the money. IMO the film is a national treasure.


It's pretty interesting. And it gives the best impression of
ocean sailing that I've seen captured on film. The Captain
prying away at the lashed-down anchor, insisting that it be
re-lashed so that there isn't the tinyest bit of movement;
the time Johnson almost washes overboard with his camera;
the scenes from aloft... now that I think about it, I agree
it's a must-see for sailors.

DSK