Windsurfing Encyclopedia
Windsurfing Encyclopedia
The history, the sport, the
action!
This entertaining and
informative documentary provides great insight into the new and exciting water
sport of windsurfing. Windsurfing Encyclopedia is action-packed covering
everything about the sport, from its inception and equipment design, to its
enthusiasts both recreational and professional. You will experience the thrill
of being there, with camera shots captured from land, sea and sky as well as
multiple POV cams mounted on helmets and the windsurf board.
Windsurfing Encyclopedia covers
the history of sport from the first conversation between two aeronautical
engineers in 1966, when the concept of windsurfing was born and the first ever
windsurf board was constructed in a garage. Rare 8mm film footage captures the
first water test made at Marina del Rey, California in May 1967.
The documentary highlights the
fast pace at which the sport of windsurfing has grown. At the Professional
Windsurfing Association (PWA) tour, they compete in course racing, downwind
slaloms, freestyle, indoor events, and wave sailing. There are incredible shots
of windsurfers doing freestyle aerial tricks and competing in high-speed races.
Team racing in windsurfing is a new concept, which is picking up fast. These
awesome athletes are a thrill to watch both in competition and at play.
Windsurfing Encyclopedia takes
an in-depth look at the equipment and art of design. It highlights the work
behind the sport with the special designs of each board, mast, booms, mast
extensions, and sails for the various forms of windsurfing. Follow the
camera’s lead as you explore the shops that construct and implement the fine
elements it takes to create a master windsurfing board.
Windsurfing Encyclopedia is a
dynamic documentary, with a wide audience appeal that is sure to entertain both
sports and non-sports enthusiasts alike.
Running Time: 50 minutes
Available Formats: NTSC or PAL
in video for $19.95; or DVD for $24.95
French & German language versions available.
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