Philosopher of the Sea

Between spring and autumn, thousands of ships traversed the Roman Empire to transport goods and troops. For a long time, it was assumed that they primarily followed coastal routes. The Bissula team has reached different conclusions.

After 30 years of dreaming to sail around the world alone, a humble Romanian sailor starts a 1,200-mile journey with unexpected turns and challenges.

Stories of maniac sailors, anarchist castaways, and the voyage of the S/V Pestilence: a video zine three friends and I made about finding a derelict sailboat, fixing it up, and sailing from Florida to Haiti.

Follow two Canadians, Bob Lush and Mike Birch, aboard their yachts during the 1980 Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race. More than a record of this prestigious international sailing event, the resulting film is the starting point for an epic of challenge and determination.

This award-winning documentary film chronicles the accomplishments and relationship of John and Nathanael Herreshoff. These determined brothers overcame all obstacles, including blindness, to earn a worldwide reputation in yacht design and construction.

Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This documentary tells the story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop the crew of "Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile showdown.

A 1962 West German documentary film directed by Hermann Leitner and Rudolf Nussgruber.

The Norfolk Broads tourist film promotes the pleasures of boating.

Seas the Day: The Sailing Movie is a genre-defying documentary that blends real-world adventure with deeply human storytelling. It transcends typical sailing documentaries by blending docu-fiction with a narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s classic The Hero's Journey. Directed by Ryan Luskin, an anthropologist and teacher, the film follows his family's quest across sixteen countries, learning life skills from diverse cultures.

A documentary following the attempt by three young people to be the first windsurfers to cross Cook Strait.

Mundane life of person who is constantly observing and in search for peace.

Filmed mostly on a Mini DV camera Gavin has thought of a quick way to become successful and be the master of the world but he has to wait for it all to fall into place… he has to wait for the postman to start production documenting the process of being master of the world.

The epic story of Alexia Barrier and her all-female crew, a team ready to defy time and the elements to conquer the Jules Verne Trophy. This narrative, structured like a countdown, highlights their dedication, resilience, and fight for inclusion in a still largely male-dominated world. More than a sporting challenge, it's a human odyssey where every mile covered brings these women closer to an extraordinary feat.

A short documentary about David Welsford, who has given up the luxuries of land in search for happiness and adventure on a 50 year old wooden boat he restored from a scrap heap.

Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.

Join this world-renowned personality for the most unique program on celestial ever. Teaches the theory and practice of Celestial Navigation and also teaches the noon shot. Using computer graphics, he illuminates the finer points of GP, GHA, and GMT. Worth twelve weeks of night school.

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Rota Polar

Discover the hidden story of the most successful Olympic sailing team and their unprecedented journey to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

La Voie arctique - Trois hommes à travers les glaces