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japie

NSW

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japie

NSW, 7146 posts

10 Apr 2014 10:55pm

Mate of mine sent me this link, worth a watch.

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

10 Apr 2014 11:39pm

You have opened one of my favourite boxes here japs.

Enjoy!!

Hunt for a book called "The Set of the Sails" by Alan Villiers and when you get it, never let it out of your grasp.

shadow

93 posts

shadow

WA, 93 posts

11 Apr 2014 12:26am

That first video is pure gold and hardcore..
"Those two men in the middle were later washed overboard, two empty bunks and nothing more was said of it"

japie

NSW

7146 posts

japie

NSW, 7146 posts

11 Apr 2014 7:58am

Thanks for those Cisco, will be down your way soon and must catch up.

The cameraman performed an incredible feat when you take into consideration early cinematography equipment. A wonder he and his camera didn't end up in Davy Jone's locker!

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

11 Apr 2014 10:57pm

japie said..

Thanks for those Cisco, will be down your way soon and must catch up.

Sent you a private message.

Supersonic27

NSW

235 posts

Supersonic27

NSW, 235 posts

12 Apr 2014 11:29am

cisco said..

You have opened one of my favourite boxes here japs.

Hunt for a book called "The Set of the Sails" by Alan Villiers and when you get it, never let it out of your grasp.

Just found the book on eBay , purchased for $13 Inc postage, will have it in 7-10 days from UK.

Love a good sailing book, thanks!

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

SandS

VIC, 5904 posts

12 Apr 2014 10:00pm

thanks Japie /Cisco !!!!

amazing film , and the passion in the narrators voice is something to be treasured !!

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

13 Apr 2014 4:31am

Supersonic27 said..

Just found the book on eBay , purchased for $13 Inc postage, will have it in 7-10 days from UK.

Love a good sailing book, thanks!

You have snipped a bargain. Once you have read the book you will realize what a bargain it is and what an unsung Australian hero and legend Alan Villiers was.

Turn the imageineering video on and enjoy the recording.

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