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The Weekend Sailor

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Original title: The Weekend Sailor
Year: 2016
Country: Mexico
Director: Bernardo Arsuaga
Screenwriter: Bernardo Arsuaga, Christopher John Malanchen, Erik Virtanen
Cast: Documentary
Music: Pietro Amato
Cinematography: Adrián S. Bará, Mateusz Golebiewski
Producer: Co-production Mexico-Canada;
Genre: Documentary | Sea Adventures. Sport Documentaries. Sailing
Synopsis: In 1973, with almost no experience, Mexican captain Ramon Carlin raced against the superstars of sailing in a 9 month deadly round the world regatta winning the overall prize. It all began when the United Kingdom organized the first head to head sailing race around the world, inviting expert crews from Europe and other countries against each other. The Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, today the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race took the sport to its limits. The British Royal Navy purchased six yachts to train 800 man and chose the best four 10-man crews for each of the four legs of the race, yet, an inexperienced Mexican man also signed up. In his fifties, with a crew that included his wife, son, family and friends. His name, Ramon Carlin. A weekend sailor. And he beat every competing nation.

Awards: 2016: Ariel Awards: Nominated for Best Feature Documentary

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The Weekend Sailor

2016

Bernardo Arsuaga