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New Jimmy Buffett DVD & CD of Anguilla 2007 Concert

2007-10-29T08:37:00.000-04:00

I'm soooooo excited! I just discovered that the CD/DVD set of the Jimmy Buffett concert that we attended in Anguilla earlier this year is coming out on November 6th!

You can pre-order it through this link on Amazon.com... We have!

A double CD and an 82 minute DVD were recorded LIVE at the Dune Preserve, Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla, in Bankie Banx's backyard and the site of famous Moonsplash Festivals. The CDs include 30 songs, all of your favorites, plus some special in-concert rarities like Domino College, Waiting In Vain, When Salome Plays the Drum, King of Somewhere Hot, Treat Her Like A Lady, and Distantly In Love.

The DVD was recorded in High Definition and is in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.

If you couldn't be there then, you can be there NOW! So...

Make a pitcher of margaritas, put on your parrothead paraphernalia and ENJOY!

DVDs : Mediterranean Cruising Guide Videos

2006-08-13T18:04:00.000-04:00

DISTANT SHORES SERIES :

Each volume is an entertaining 3-hour information-packed reference tool for anyone dreaming of a cruise or charter aboard a sailboat in the Mediterranean. Episodes feature Mediterranean cruising destinations where Paul and Sheryl take you aboard their Classic 37 sailboat, Two-Step, on voyages to explore exotic foreign ports.

Distant Shores Volume 1: Western Mediterranean

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Entering the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, the Shards take you to the Pillars of Hercules, first in Gibraltar (Europe) and Ceuta (Africa) then continue along the south coast of Spain to cruise the Balearic Islands where they end the season wintering in the island of Menorca. Highlights include diving on a shipwreck in the Straits of Gibraltar, haul-out in Spain, recovery of a shipwrecked sailor, and a humorous feature on "How to be a Nudist" in the Balearic Islands.

Distant Shores Volume 2: Central Mediterranean

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Join Paul and Sheryl as they sail overnight to the Italian island of Sardinia, through the Strait of Bonifacio stopping at the Island of Corsica, then south to the volcanic island of Pantelleria. In October they arrive in the Muslim nation of Tunisia and voyage through the Sahara by camels. Next stop is Sicily before a rough sail to the island republic of Malta to hide from winter storms. Highlights include tips on watch-keeping and passage-making, navigating the Strait of Bonifacio, and dealing with culture shock and foreign markets.

Distant Shores Volume 3: South Italy & Adriatic Sea

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The voyage begins with a passage through the notorious Strait of Messina to cruise the Aeolian Islands of Italy. The Shards then sail to ports along the south coast of Italy and begin a summer cruise of Croatia beginning in Dubrovnik then travelling north through the beautiful Dalmatian islands. They conclude the voyage in Venice where they navigate through the canals by dinghy and explore the lagoons with a local sailor. Highlights include anchoring techniques, climbing an erupting volcano and dealing with foreign customs officials.

Distant Shores Volume 4:Greek Islands & Turkey

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Sail with Paul & Sheryl through the Greek Islands! After entering Greece in Corfu visit Ithaka, Homer’s home for his hero Odysseus. Then sail through the dramatic Corinth Canal to begin a fall cruise in the Aegean Sea. Explore Turkey starting at Bodrum and sailing north along this enchanting coastline, then through the Dardanelles and on to legendary Istanbul. From Greek shepherds to a turkish barber and shopkeepers in the raucous markets of Old Stamboul - meet interesting local people and experience life in this enchanting area.

Distant Shores Volumes 1-4

DVDs : Personal Entertainment Videos

2006-08-10T12:12:00.000-04:00

We like buying TV series as we believe they are a "good bang for the buck". We'd like to watch Carnivale but the HBO series are pretty expensive... but good!

Currently (Aug.2006), it appears that it is cheaper to buy The Wire series individually...

The Wire - The Complete First Season (2002)
We saw the first two years in St. Thomas when we had cable and really enjoyed this series. We are looking forward to picking up where we left off, but we intend on having the complete set. Something of an offshoot of the mini-series "The Corner" (see below)

The Wire - The Complete Second Season (2002)

The Wire - The Complete Third Season (2002)

The Corner (HBO Miniseries) (2000)

Huff: The Complete First Season (2004)
Jimbo, the owner of the restaurant of the same name in the Simpson Bay Marina complex in St. Maarten (St. Martin) recommended this series to us, as well as Weeds (see below). We recently finished the series and what a lot happened in the final episode! When will Season Two be available on DVD??

Weeds - Season One (2005)
Another series recommended by Jimbo. We've been waiting for its release on DVD.

Grey's Anatomy - Season One (2005)
We've liked the actress Sandra Oh since seeing her on the Arliss series. Set in Seattle, which for us is a definite "plus".

Grey's Anatomy - Season Two (2005)

House, M.D. - Season One (2004)
We've been a Hugh Laurie fan for years. He was in the excellent BBC TV series "Black Adder" (see below). It was so strange at first to see him be this American doctor with a dry wit.

House, M.D. - Season Two (2004)

Lost - The Complete First Season (2004)
Large cast, lots of possibilities of subplots... good series for a boat... What is the significance of the lottery numbers?... where did Jack get the tatoos?... Lock is kind of a spooky guy, what's up with him?... Why was Kate on the run back way before the bank heist?...

Lost - The Complete Second Season (2004)
Haven't seen Season 2 yet, but this series can't go on too long or it will become a Gilligan's Island...

The 4400 - The Complete First Season (2004)
Another series with a lot of cast members and possibilities. Just hope that they don't turn it into too much of a soap opera.

The 4400 - The Complete Second Season (2004)

Carnivale - The Complete First Season (2003)
We saw the first season in St. Thomas... Who is "Management"?

Carnivale - The Complete Second Season (2003)

Deadwood - The Complete First Two Seasons (2004)

The Sopranos - The Complete First Five Seasons

Threshold - The Complete Series (2005)

Alias - The Complete Fifth Season
Of course, the Fourth Season ended with a cliff hanger. This DVD isn't released yet (Aug.2006) but it gives us something to look forward to.

Absolutely Fabulous Complete DVD Collection (4-Disc Set) (1994)

Black Adder - The Complete Collector's Set

DVDs - Sailing Instruction Videos

2006-08-06T08:54:00.000-04:00

Start Sailing Right, Part 1

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Officially sanctioned by U.S. Sailing and the American Red Cross. Next to being on the water the best way to learn to sail is with video instruction. Start Sailing Right is used in the US Sailing/American Red Cross program - the instruction is first rate, comprehensive and accurate.

Start Sailing Right Part 2

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In Part 2 you will learn the skills and techniques to sail upwind and downwind and how to trim your sails to sail well. You will also learn to judge weather and currents plus how to safely leave shore and return. One of the most valuable parts of this video is the section on sailing drills. These drills help you to learn to sail better and to sharpen your skills.

Improve Your Sailing Skills - DVD

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Produced for the sailor with some sailing experience, this video is filled with the information that every novice sailor needs to start his educational path to expert. Each topic is presented by top Southern California racers in a step-by-step, easy to follow manner to make learning as easy as an ocean breeze. This DVD contains extremely useful demonstrations of the following subjects: Efficient Tacking, Keys to a safe Jibe, Draft control, Reefing the Main, Shaping the Genoa, Using the Spinnaker, Boom Vang Adjustment, Man Overboard Drill, VHF use, Lifesling Retrieval System, Anchoring, Staying Anchored, and much more.

Sailing With Confidence

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A great learn to sail program designed to give those with little or no sailing experience the knowledge and skills needed to sail with confidence. Expert instructor Bud Foulke teaches the basics of getting started, intermediate helmsmanship and maneuvers and advanced heavy weather sailing and flying spinnakers.

Get Ready to CRUISE: Lin & Larry Pardey - Offshore Sailing Part 1

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Join Lin and Larry Pardey at their home base in New Zealand as they share ideas and hints to make your boat safer, easier to handle, and more enjoyable to use. On board Taleisin, the boat that has been their home for 65,000 miles of voyaging, they demonstrate galley upgrades, table design ideas, comfortable seating arrangements, and ways to improve ventilation below deck. On deck, learn how sail and ground-tackle handling can be made easier for even the smallest crew member. Larry discusses sun protection, rain collection, and line handling. Lin provides advice on buying and storing provisions and hints for keeping you and your crew dry, warm, clean, and well rested. This DVD incorporates the best ideas from their highly praised videos, including Cruising with Lin and Larry Pardey and The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew. The programs have been re-edited, re-mastered, and supplemented with new information from these master voyagers.

Get Ready to CROSS OCEANS: Lin & Larry Pardey - Offshore Sailing Part 2

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So you feel confident with cruising local waters and are thinking of setting off across an ocean . . . Before you start planning, join Lin and Larry Pardey on board Taleisin in Fremantle, Australia, as they demonstrate gear storage for offshore voyaging, dinghy choices, warping out a stern anchor, proper life-raft storage, storm trysails, sail repairs, and other valuable hints to help you prepare. Then voyage along with them on a classic trade-wind passage across the Indian Ocean toward Africa, with stops at Cocos (Keeling) Atoll, the quiet island of Rodriques, and the remote French colony at Réunion. Weather planning, landfall considerations, windvanes, sail choices, and crew comfort are only a few of the subjects covered. This DVD incorporates the best ideas from some of their highly praised videos: Voyaging, Hints for Upgrading Your Cruising Boat, and Cruising Coral Seas. Completely re-edited and re-mastered, this program is supplemented with new information and ideas from these master voyagers.

Sailing in Heavy Weather

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Go offshore aboard a 40ft. sailboat for an exciting look at heavy weather sailing techniques and tactics. Join Warren Luhrs, Steve Dashew, John Neal and other top sailors as they cover steering in large seas, heavy air sail trim, heavy weather sailing techniques and tactics, personal protection and storm tactics.

Annapolis: Heavy Weather Sailing

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Featuring world renonwned sailing expert John Rousmaniere. In this program, John Rousmaniere, sailing aboard a Hinckley Sou'wester sloop in the Caribbean shows the modern techniques and equipment for mastering tough conditions so that the experience becomes more enjoyable and less fearful. Maneuvers are demonstrated with detailed close-ups and animated graphics. Subjects covered include boat and crew preparation, how to avoid falling overboard, storm tactics, heaving to and drogue deployment, trimming and shortening sails in fresh, strong and gale winds. Plus exciting footage from the Whitbread Round the World Race.

Annapolis: Sailboat Navigation

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Featuring world renonwned sailing expert John Rousmaniere. This program teaches you step-by-step how to find your way with classic dead reckoning piloting and today's electronic navigation instruments. Includes clear demonstrations on the water and in a simulated navigator's station in a Coast Guard certified navigation school. Includes detailed close-ups, helpful graphics and imaginative presentations of how objects appear on the chart and water, in good and bad visibility. Subjects covered include, the chart and compass, GPS, radar for navigating and avoiding collisions, the navigation rules, finding your way in fog and at night, taking and plotting bearings, allowing for tidal current, tips and tricks for quick decisions.

Annapolis: Cruising Under Sail

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Featuring world renonwned sailing expert John Rousmaniere. This is the most complete and detailed instructional DVD ever made about sailing, from the first moment you first climb aboard, to dropping anchor. While this program deals with a voyage made under sail, many of the techniques demonstrated apply equally to power boaters, to whom seamanship and navigation skills are as important as to the sailor. Every maneuver and technique is demonstrated clearly with plenty of close ups and action replays. Subjects covered include, basic navigation and planning a cruise, sail handling and sail trim, anchoring and docking, steering and boat handling, safety at sea, what to wear, moving around on deck, knots and rope work and much more.

Daysailors: Sailing & Racing (The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Vol. 5)

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Featuring world renonwned sailing expert John Rousmaniere. In this program, you will learn now to sail and enjoy the most popular of all sailboats - the keel daysailers and small keel sailing boats. Beginning with hull design, this program covers getting underway, boat handling and includes an introduction to the sport of sailboat racing. This program is packed with information inlcuding detailed close-ups, helpful graphics and a strong emphasis on safety. Subjects covered include, steering, tacking and jibing, how to shape the sails, life jacket type and use, crew organization, the spinnaker, essential racing skills, navigation rules and man overboard rescue.

DVDs : Rigging and Rope Work Videos

2006-08-04T20:36:00.000-04:00

Fancy Ropework (Part 1 of 3 - DVD version)
Brian Toss

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Sailors. Hobbiests. Anyone! Learn to make fancy knots for both practical and decorative applications. Knots include: double wall & crown buttons, two varieties of rail hitchings or wheel coverings, and two varieties of turks heads. These are fundamentals in fancy work from which you can invent infinite variations. Taught by former Mr. Knot on PBS' Learn to Sail series, Brion Toss. 45 min. This is the DVD version. VHS version also listed on Amazon. This is Part 1 of a 3-Part series. For more advanced knots, see Parts 2 and 3 listed in both VHS and DVD on Amazon. Great gift idea.

More Fancy Ropework (DVD version - part 2 of 3 part)
Brian Toss

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A continuation of the Part 1 video "Fancy Ropework," this Part 2 video is 1-1/2 hours of detailed easy-to-follow advanced fancy knots and braids all taught masterfully by master rigger Brion Toss. This tape includes the Star Knot, the Mathew Walker Knot, and various briads, all in the making of a cool key chain, or adapt to make whatever practical or decorative items you like. Great for sailors. Great for anyone. Collect the whole set of parts 1,2,3.

Still More Fancy Ropework (DVD version - Part 3 of 3)
Brian Toss

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The third in a series of lessons in making your own famcy knotwork for both practical and decorative applications. Based on sailing knots but fun for anyone. This advanced lesson picks up from Program #2 "More Fancy Ropework" but does not require watching #2. Host and master rigger Brion Toss teaches advanced knots and braids for creating a nifty bell rope. The elements in this lesson can be modified and applied in infinite ways, limited only by your imagination.

Going Aloft (DVD version)
Brian Toss

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Sailors, yacht owners, and charteres will appreciate this hour long lesson in working aloft. Don't wait until an emergency to learn the proper safety routines and teamwork for climbing the mast. Get details on methods, and related knots, gear, and tips.

Installing STA LOKS (DVD version)
Brian Toss

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Master rigger Brion Toss demonstartes all the steps for installing reusable compression fittings such as STA LOKS and Norsemen. It's not as easy as it looks. Learn to measure and cut wire rope, consider various types of compression fittings, apply and seal the fitting. A great alternative to the swage fitting