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Although copyrighted 2008, the poor 1980's style production values of this DVD distracted me from learning the material. I'm surprised that in an era when one can produce broadcast quality programming on a notebook computer, the "Show Me How" group has put out a product less sophisticated than an average high school production studio.

The opening titles are a harbinger of things to come. Instructor Gary Cusimano's name is spelled Cusinamo. How did this slip past the editors?? Gary's presentation is dull and poorly scripted, if it was scripted at all. Standing in front of a dry-erase board obscured by the reflection of two studio box lights, he pauses frequently and awkwardly as he composes his next thought. The loud smack of his dry mouth is unpleasant.

Many of the on-board scenes are ineffective at demonstrating the theory behind maneuvers. For example, many neophytes, myself included, initially have trouble visualizing wind direction. While demonstrating close-haul to close-haul tack, the on-deck bow to stern camera angle makes it difficult to see what direction the wind is coming. Just as Gary calls "helms alee" and you wait to see which way he pushes the tiller, the camera angle changes to an opposite long shot! The boat is now too far away too even see the rudder! When the camera comes back to the on-board bow to stern shot, Gary has dropped the tiller! How did these gaffes get past the editor? The edit flow could not have possibly made sense when it was viewed during post-production.

Although the video was an acceptable review of the material I learned in ASA 101, I strongly advise against it as a primary instructional source.

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This was a good basic sailing DVD. It covered most everthing. Only complaint was that it could've been a little longer.

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I don't understand why people are complaining about production value. The production value is on par for an educational video. The lessons are great. He goes over all the important methods very thoroughly.

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This DVD is an interesting mix of classroom an actual hands-on demonstration. I felt that it was worth the cost and time.

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