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COWES REGATTA
Looking at these pictures, you can almost smell the sea, taste the salt and feel the sunburn! The Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" was the centrepiece in the crowded anchorage at Cowes, and Prince Philip with famous yachtsman Uffa Fox, went out...
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POWER BOAT RACE
49 starters got off to a flying start for the Offshore Power Boat Race. A hundred and seventy miles to go - the toughest test for engine, craft, - and crew in the world. The winner proved to be the Italian entry ""Speranziella"" who...
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UNDERWATER BALLET
Florida's beautiful Aqua Dollies in action at Neptuna Playland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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BATH TUB DERBY
The annual Bathtub Derby across the waters of Sydney Harbour. Twenty seven intrepid sailors were bouncing across the waves in their ingenious craft. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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VARSITY CREWS ON THE TIDEWAY
With both crews now at work on the tideway, interest in the Boat Race grows keener. Movietone were out on the water watching them at practice and we persuaded Mr Garton, the Dark Blue coach to give his view. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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WATER-SKI SPECTACULAR
Australia again - this time for a look at a water ski spectacular all performed within the confines of a narrow portable track. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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SURF SAILING
Going down to the sea in ships - or even surfboards - is all old hat now - the latest craze from France - Surf Sailing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FESTIVAL EVE PRELIMINARIES
The River Thames is being featured in the Festival of Britain, and the River Festival Services get off to a good start ahead of Opening Day, when the Lord Mayor proceeds by launch from London Bridge to Charing Cross. The Exhibition...
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WATER JOUSTING
French Jousting Championships at Givors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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WHITE WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Augsbury, in Bavaria, a new canoeing course has opened, ready for next year's Olympic contests. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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AERO-ENGINE BOAT
Powered by an aero-engine, a 16 foot boat is the easiest way of getting around the complex river systems in Eastern Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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BARGE RACE SLOWED BY LACK OF BREEZE
Though almost becalmed in the Medway, nearly a score of barges started in the annual race. Owing to the weather, the course was shortened - even so, it was more like a drifting race than a sailing race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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POWER BOAT RACE
An unusual power boat race at Ramsgate - with an unusual start! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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SHANE GOULD - SWIMMING CHAMPION
Shane Gould with an eye to the future Olympics - this 15 year old schoolgirl seems a certain record breaker. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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POPE IN VENICE AND VENICE CARNIVAL
The Holy Father takes a few hours relaxation to visit Venice. Every year for the last 700 years, a regatta of gondolas both large and small has been held in Venice. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CATAMARAN REGATTA
Catamaran Regatta in New South Wales. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent...
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NEW SWIM CHAMPS
Australian 'baby' swimmers in training... Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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POWERBOAT RACE
The usual tranquil waters of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, was ripped apart by 46 snarling powerboats in the toughest race of its kind in the world. It was run from Cowes to Torquay and back. Aeromarine IX took first place with Black...
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INTERNATIONAL WATER SKIING
Britain wins a major International Water Skiing trophy from the Australians. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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POWER BOATS AT BRISTOL
An International Power Boat Race at Bristol rents the city docks' normally placid area. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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THE BOAT RACE
Another annual event, The Boat Race, won this year once again by the Cambridge Crew. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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SPEED SAILING
The 1973 Speed Sailing Record Attempts at Weymouth. Crossbow wins with a new record of 29.3 knots. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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INTERNATIONAL WATER SKI CHAMPS
The American entrant, professional Ricky McCormick skied his way to success by winning all events. McCormick's only real threat came from Paul Seaton, the British entrant. There were entries from W Germany, France, Sweden and other...
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FRIENDLY FISH
At the bottom of the Mediterranean off the Cote d'Azur, a diver makes friends with a rare Merou fish. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...