Interesting TV program

Discussion in 'Multihulls' started by catsketcher, May 11, 2011.

  1. catsketcher
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    catsketcher Senior Member

    I liked watching this BBC program. It's about a family that sail an Atlantic 46 cat from England to Australia. It shows the struggles of sailing a large cat with young kids.

    It won't last for long before the ABC pulls the link so have a look or download it soon if you are interested.

    http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/search/gap year

    cheers

    Phil
     
  2. Brorsan
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    Brorsan Junior Member

    Only people in Australia can watch this, unfortunaly.
     
  3. Skint For Life
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    Skint For Life Junior Member

    I hope this isn't considered a hijack.

    I saw an episode of "I shouldn't be alive" just a night or two ago on NZ telly that told the story of an american family sailing a cruising catamaran from south asia to australia. Long story short they hit a reef, mast fell on the deck crushing the skippers leg. They abandoned ship. If you can find it it may be worth a look :)
     
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  4. rattus
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    rattus SeƱor Member

    I managed to get in. The show is actually a British one, so I tried youtube.co.uk. I was blocked since my IP address originated in the US. You'll need to pose as a UK resident to see the show.

    1) Go through a UK proxy server: daveproxy.co.uk
    1a) Enter youtube.co.uk in the box.
    2) Register at youtube.co.uk with a UK postcode. Try the one used by Buckingham Palace: SW1A 1AA
    3) Once you get your confirmation email, log in to youtube.co.uk (again, through daveproxy.co.uk) with your new UK identity
    4) Make sure "safety" is turned off - this show is blocked otherwise due to "strong language" ;-)
    5) Search for "My Family's Crazy Gap Year"; go to the show page, and look for episode 2
    6) Watch away!

    Hope this helps non-Aussies get the show!

    Mike
     
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