My TV Splashed Me

Yesterday's mail brought a DVD from Jobson Sailing, which produced shows for OLN TV from the 2006 Key West and Miami Race Week events. I never saw these shows on TV (I really need to get Tevo), but it made for good watching this morning (gotta love the 56" with surround sound).

The production was a good example of how to cover multi-class events, wherein they chose a class each day during the regatta, and did an overview of the racing from the class during that day and then a closed out the segment with how results for that class were at the end of the event. Sure, you miss out on the details of the storyline, but by covering the various classes, it did provide a nice feel for what the entire regatta is all about.

To cover each class, they picked one of the better boats in the class to place an onboard camera, then they followed the class with a second camera on a powerboat, and also had a third camera in a heli. Spliced in were interviews with sailors from the selected boat, and onboard audio. Some computer animation was also added to show the course. Gary Jobson's commentary guided you through the show, which included some good interviews on how professional sailors blend into the events.

I am not sure if these DVD's are available (I will check on this), but they are definitely "must see TV" for those thinking of attending these events. - Craig Leweck

Note: I have check on their availability... and they are. Click here to get a free copy.