Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts
Monday, May 14, 2018
Chasing Coral documentary
Yesterday, I came across the "Chasing Coral" documentary on Netflix. |
| A Netflix documentary |
We all have heard about coral bleaching, did you know how serious this is? It's actually until now an unseen tragedy. If you have not seen it, do watch it, its an eye-opener.
It's actually quite depressing to watch this documentary, however, it does give you more energy to want to fight climate change, as it shows how real it is.
I would say that if you know climate change deniers, and unfortunately I know too many. This would be a great movie to watch. The way to introduce it to them without sounding alarmist, or they will simply be turned off, might be to ask them "Do you like Oceans? Do you live fish and corals?", and simply tell them, if so, that they should really watch this informative documentary.
Ultimately, we need to get as many people to take notice and realize what is happening. That's our only chance, please watch and take action!
Cheers!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
YouTubers: Sailing Kittiwake
As I have mentioned, I do watch a lot of sailing youtube channels. Because, yes I still have a job that I need, so do live through these channels! Tho, I have a big ocean trip coming up, but more on that later.
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| No caption needed, really! |
Anyways, like the sailing crowd, most of these channels seem to think the only way to do this is with big boats and big budgets. So, I do prefer the smaller, resourceful travellers that can still do it.
I gotta say, these guys have really become my favourite channel: Sailing Kittiwake. First about their channel, yes they the usual travel videos, which I really enjoy. But, I would say, that they also give back to the community by discussion sticky topic, such as the loo as the Britons say, and somewhat reluctant subjects: budgeting, working while sailing.
Their blog is also quite useful and very well written, check the blog here.
They bought a boat, a small, older, catamaran (Heavenly Twins) for about 10K GPB and refurbished it.
Also read an article that Elena (I can call her just Elena, right? I feel like I know Ryan and Elena like friends! Hahaha!) just published about their coming to sailing.
If you cant tell, I'm a fan, so "chapeau", keep doing what you are doing! Also, their patron page is here should you wish to support them too.
Cheers!
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Before the flood - quick review
Leonardo DiCaprio took three years to complete this documentary called Before the flood about the alrady ongoing climate change crisis.
It is actually quite positive as it shows the various problems and also, as opposed to doom and gloom also shows positive. Best example is when he visits Elon Musk's Giga factory and is told that 100 of these would provide all the power needed for the planet. And it's and his reaction is "That's it". It is doable!
You can watch it for free on YouTube and other services.
Thanks Leonardo!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Another video blog to follow: RAN sailing
There are so many great sailing/cruising blogs.Once a while, I will add one to the list here that I really enjoy.
This one, RAN Sailing towards distant shores is very well done. The corresponding blog is here.
Very simple and well done. The video footage is clean, and enhanced by many drone fly-bies. Their stories are clear. I'm not sure why, I do prefer the videos of between 5-10 mins long, tho I do follow others that are much longer.
The different and very interesting part here, is that they are cold weather sailors. I'm always impressed by people who sail in cold and even snowy weather. I am not a big fan of anything below 5C, such a wimp.
The name Ran is for the goddess of the deep ocean of the nordic mythology.
Enjoy!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Documentary: Chasing Bubbles
Recently I came across this great documentary: Chasing Bubbles.
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| Alex Rust |
It is
A documentary about the journey and spirit of Alex Rust, a farm boy turned day trader from Indiana who, at 25, abandoned his yuppie life in Chicago, bought a modest sailboat, and set out to sail around the world, learning as he journeyed.says IMDB.
Pretty amazing that the movie is available for free. Would have paid to see it.
The movie can be watched on YouTube and Vimeo.
Btw, as a side note, the Vimeo app for Amazon Fire Stick is really primitive, no search capability?!
Anyways, I might even watch it a second time, it is very inspiring, and poses some very good questions.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
WindGlider instructions
If like me you got a used WindGlider that did not come with instructions, do not despair, the setup instructions are on YouTube in 2 parts (phew). Part 1 above and Part 2 below. I would still like to find a PDF of the instructions however. If I do find them I will post it here.
Cheers!
