Blue Water Odyssey
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DVD: Region Code 0Format: NTSC
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-03
Studio: CustomFlix
Movie Reviews of Blue Water Odyssey
Movie Review: Not quite what I was looking for...
Summary: 2 Stars
Why did I buy this? I have long desired to go on a family barefoot cruise where my family and I would take 6 months to cover multiple destinations. Although I have done considerable reading and research on doing so, my family has not. Yet they need to also get a vision for what it would be like. I bought this, as it is one of the only DVD's that seems to be focused upon this area.
What I liked about it? It showed some of the life on the water, but mostly showed the uniqueness of the many destinations. Since my family and I have lived overseas on a number of occasions, we really didn't need a cultural survey. I really needed more of daily life on a boat. Some of that is included, but only 30%. Most of that is only includes experiences on the boat, with minimal instruction [one exception was the part about how they educated thier kids while on the trip].
What I didn't like: I was much more intersted in it than my family. I could hardly get them to sit still long enough to watch it, as it was rather slow. The scenes were too long for the most part and the music played in the background, became repetitive. I found myself fast forwarding through the movie, and didn't miss much as a result. This is an old movie that was converted to a DVD. Don't expect current quality standards.
Am I glad I bought it? Yes, for the most part. It is not a compelling video, but it does put a deposit into the knowledge bank of me and my family of what it is like living on the water.
Summary of Blue Water Odyssey
Blue Water Odyssey is a dvd which illuminates the beauty, adventure, and excitement of a world circumnavigation under sail. It chronicles an actual voyage, bringing to life the majesty of the ocean and the exotic places that such an endeavor touches.Bob, Sandra, sons Stephen and Dwayne, and daughter Susan departed San Diego, Ca. on their sailing ketch Sea Witch, stopping first in Hawaii. Their voyage continues through the tropical islands of the South Pacific, Australia, sailing the Torres Straits to Bali and across the Indian Ocean to Africa. They voyaged on across the South Atlantic stopping at St Helena and islands off the coast of Brazil before sailing on through the Caribbean, Panama Canal, and finally back to San Diego.
The dvd depicts robust blue water sailing, secluded anchorages, and interesting native cultures encountered along the way.
Blue Water Odyssey is an extremely well done video which leaves the viewer wanting to cast off and follow in their wake.
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