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Sailing With Wings - A mini-documentary by Oliver Hartas + Others

by Oliver Hartas on 8 Jun 2015
AUS1 - Nathan Outtridge who finished in second place overall. - 2015 Moth World Championships Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Since sailing has decreased in public appeal, the general public have become less knowledgeable about what is involved in the competitive side of our sport.

Featuring a mix of historic Flying 18fter video with the current state of the epitomised by the foiling Moth, the first video, a mini-documentary by Oliver Hartas of Hartas Productions aims to update the sport of sailing in the eyes of the general public.

Share these videos with a friend who doesn't quite understand what you do on the weekend.

To see more video from Oliver Hartas click here including coverage of the 2015 Moth Worlds in Sorrento

Oliver is in Europe for the next three months, if you would like your event covered by a videographer who understands sailing, then drop Oliver an email at mailto:oliver.hartas@hotmail.com



Video shot and edited by Oliver Hartas



Edits from the 2014 18fter Season - video from various sources



And for three videos from the Sabot Nations click here
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