Re: [Paddlewise] This is the Sea

In a message dated 9/7/2004 5:47:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rccline_at_fastmail.fm writes:


> I watched the complete video "This is the Sea" this afternoon.  WOW. 
> What a great video.  Justine captured the sprit and the excitement of
> sea kayaking so well, I could feel the blood pressure and excitement
> rising as your video played on.  I am so hyped after watching that
> video...
> 
> You must see this video.  It's AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! 
> http://www.cackletv.com/
> 

I agree with your positive sentiment about This is the Sea. I found it 
unique, in that rather than delving into an instructional focus, it simply captures 
paddlers in locations all over the world doing their thing. Flatwater nature 
scenics with Nigel Foster, (of all people), to a hairy coastal exploration of 
Kamchatka including large surf, Russian soldiers, a plucky Russian guide and 
Brown Bears.  The American south, or west coast, everywhere you want to paddle.

There is something for everybody. But to be sure, most of the footage is of 
lumpier water with some very big water thrown in for good measure. The scene I 
enjoyed most (as a paddler) was watching Nigel Dennis shoot still photos with 
one hand as he moved across the race in Penrhyn Mawr. As a guy, the opening 
sequences were lots of fun...but that's for you to decide. 

The paddlers are a nice balance between men and women. No test-o-fest or 
estro-ver-dose. There isn't any preachy, my way or the highway, attitudes. There 
doesn't seem to be a lot of posturing, either. It's fun, a lot of fun, and 
holds up to multiple viewings.

Happy Paddling,

Rob G
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