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 Hillary Returns
 Surf Sail
 Holmes - The First Episode
 Breaking Barriers
 Back From the Dead - The Saga of the Rose Noelle
 Trio at the Top

Synopsis

Filmed before Sir Peter Blake took on the America's Cup, this documentary concentrates on the famed sailor's five turns at the Whitbread Round the World race — from crewing on a leaky aluminum boat in 1973, through to leading Steinlager 2 to a clean sweep victory. Bryan Bruce mortgaged his house to make this doco; the gamble paid off when his cellphone went crazy with prospective buyers as Blake sailed triumphantly into Auckland in the 1990 Whitbread. Interviews and an oceanful of onboard action provide many glimpses into Blake's leadership style.

Credits (5)

 Bryan Bruce

Bryan Bruce
Producer, Director

 Jonathan Venz

Jonathan Venz
Editor

 John Gilbert

John Gilbert
Editor

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 Cathy

Cathy

Posted at 07.41PM - 15.11.2011

Fantastic series of video clips. What an inspiration he was to all of us kiwis!

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