More heartpounding action from the 18's. A collection of spectacular footage from the past decade of intense and exciting racing. Outstanding headcam sound and vision lets you experience all the passion, glory and heartbreak of this grand prix sailing.

The story of Michael Blackburn's record crossing of the Bass Strait; one of the most feared waterways in the world - on a Laser Dinghy. They said he was crazy but he raced across in a record 13.01 hours.

Watch the planning, training, waiting for the weather, launching in the dark, managing fatigue and sailing fast.

DVD Extras....
Extra sailing footage
Mast cam in 30knts
Training drills

RYA - Royal Yachting Association

If you want to sail better and faster, fly spinnakers or have a go at dinghy racing, this is the DVD for you.

With commentary by Olympic Gold Medallist, Shirley Robertson, and instruction from top coach, Rob Andrews, 'Better Sailing' follows two inexperienced sailors in a Laser 2000 into the fast and exhilarating world of performance dinghies.

This DVD is an invaluable learning aid for anyone getting into advanced sailing.

Running time: approximately 40 minutes.

Steve Cockerill's Boat Whisperer concepts are now on DVD with mast head and transom mounted cameras capturing exciting footage shot at Stokes Bay in 25 - 35 knots. Upwind action is shown and followed by a comprehensive debrief to enable both experienced and inexperienced racers to improve their technique and understanding of boat handling.

Steve Cockerill's Boat Whisperer concepts now on DVD with mast head and transom mounted cameras capturing exciting footage shot at Stokes Bay in 25 - 35 knots. Downwind action is shown and followed by a comprehensive debrief to enable both experienced and inexperienced racers improve their technique and understanding of boat handling.

Jim Saltonstall, former Olympic coach, takes a detailed look at self preparation, boat preparation, boat handling, boat tuning, and top tips for making your boat go fast - whatever your class!

49er Olympic Broze Medalists Chris Draper and Simon Hiscocks take part in a question and answer session.

Filmed at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy - the 2012 Olympic venue.

Two film DVD - the gruelling 1,000 mile Worrell catamaran marathon and also Icy Newfoundland Cruises - cruise the ice berg laden coast of Newfoundland.

By David Dellenbaugh
North U Race & Win Series
2 DVD set

America's Cup veteran and US Sailing Rules Chairman David Dellenbaugh hosts this outstanding 2 DVD set. Featuring video and computer animations, as well as racing footage, this new edition covers the rules all the way around the course. Learn the principles behind the rules and how they apply to dynamic situations on the race course.

Disk 1 - The basic right of way rules
Disk 2 - Rules at marks and obstructions

Filmed in Salcombe using a Wayfarer dinghy and a Squib keelboat. This film covers the practical elements of the RYA National Dinghy Certificate and level 1 of the keelboat scheme. Animated graphic theory sections as well as sailing.

45 mins.

The Racing Sailor is a basic introduction to racing, giving instruction from taking your boat from the dock to racing success. Covers basic strategy, tactics, and boat handling. Learn tips to increase boat speed, point higher, and turn more quickly.

The Racing Sailor will teach you how sailboats work, how race courses are laid out.

73 minutes

Not limited to any dinghy boat design, this DVD is designed to help you become more competitive from the outset.

Hosted by Adam Bowers, a highly experienced racing sailor and RYA coach.

RRP £24.99, OUR PRICE £22.50

The story about the 18 foot skiff World Championships and how an English team led by Rob Greenhalgh tried to beat the Aussies on their home pitch.
This DVD is rated 15.
65 mins.

RYA - Royal Yachting Association

Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist, Shirley Robertson, 'Start Sailing' follows six students through levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Sailing Scheme. This DVD guides you step-by-step through the basics of dinghy sailing, giving you the confidence to have a go.

Running time: approximately 45 minutes.

The Higher and Faster team are back; this DVD focuses on the start. Using Lasers and SB3 keelboats, 'Startlines' brings together the UK's most talented racers and the elite coach Harvey Hillary. Stunning on-water footage.
The Line - Identify bias, slippage and time & distance to the line.
Positioning - How to execute your 1st beat strategy to gain advantage.
Boat Handling - How to refine the 5 key manoeuvres in the pre-start.
Usual Suspects - examine the rules in the pre-start.

By Trevor Lewis

Powerpoint presentation on DVD

This DVD takes an in-depth look at the current Racing Rules and provides scenarios through diagrams to aid Rule interpretation. Ideal for teaching or learning the Racing Rules of sailing.