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CROWN OF THORNS
The Great Barrier Reef is still undergoing attack by the Crown Of Thorns starfish that is eating away at the coral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WATER SLEDGE
Water scooter demonstration in France. 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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HENLEY -
British victories in the Diamond Sculls and the Grand Challenge Cup. 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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LONDON DINGHY EXHIBITION
The London Dinghy Exhibition held at Crystal Palace, with all classes of dinghies and catamarans on display, plus Radio Controlled model yachts. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PISCATORIAL ART THE MODERN WAY
In Sydney they have an Underwater Spear Fisherman's Association, with ultra-modern equipment. Some wear water-tight face masks with periscope breathing attachments, all use various kinds of spears which can be fired from guns....
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CATAMARAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The European Catamaran Championships were held off the North Sea Coast of Germany. The German Teams put a valiant performance but the Dutch Catamarans took the first seven places. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STUDENTS ON THE CLYDE
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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1978
Highlights from some of the Sporting Events which Movietone has covered during 1978. ® It was a very wet University Boat Race for the Cambridge crew who sank a mile from the Finishing Line. The competitors in the Motor Cycle and Go-Kart...
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SWIMMING CHAMPS PREPARE
At Loughborough, Britain's best swimmers are training hard for the Olympic Games, under the watchful eye of Max Madders, their coach. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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JUST JOUSTING
In Paris, a jousting match between two stalwarts, determined to catch the other first. 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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WATER SKIING - A NEW TWIST
At play, down Florida way, a new wheeze on water skies. 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...
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AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE
Seventeen ocean racing yachts set out from Sydney Harbour for the race to Hobart, Tasmania. 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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HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
Girls from the Windmill Theatre were putting the putt-putt boats through their paces, on the Ruislip Lido, in Middlesex. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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LOOKING BACK
Movietone reviews the outstanding events of the year 1955 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...
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SAILING CHAMPIONS
Naples - and the world sailing championships. The outright winner were Italy's Olympic sailing champions. An American boat took second place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ON THE BALL
Water sport with a difference, at California's Marine Land of the Pacific. A pool full of porpoises, enjoyed a game of basketball. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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PRINCE CHARLES GOES SAILING
Heavy rain caused the streets of Cowes, Isle of Wight, to be flooded, but it did not deter yachtsmen like Prince Charles from braving the swells of the Solent. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NATIONAL WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
The British National Water Ski Championships were held at Thorpe Park Water, Surrey. In the Mens Event reigning Champion, Mike Hazelwood, retained his title and the winner of the Ladies Section was Karen Morse. Disclaimer: British...
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THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE
After a false start by Oxford, the 124th University Boat Race got under way with the Umpire's flag still up. The conditions on the river were very rough and they took their toll, when a mile from the finish, the Cambridge boat sank....
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DINGHY EXHIBITION
The small boats of Sailing were on show at the London Dinghy Exhibition. As well as the various craft displayed there is a demonstration of Skateboard Sailing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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WATER GLIDING - NO SOUND
Water gliding was the fore-runner of hang gliding, only flying over water gave safer landings. 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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WATER SKI GRAND PRIX
Competitors from all over Europe were at Burnham-on-Sea for the British Water Ski Racing Grand Prix. But Britain managed to take the first three places, with British and European Champion, Billy Rixon, overall winner. Disclaimer: British...
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CANOE EXHIBITION
At the International Canoe Exhibition at Crystal Palace hundreds of canoes are on display to show the ever-increasing popularity of this sport. Also demonstrated is a new canoe sport called ""Bat Polo"". And we go outside to see the...
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WIND SURFING
In the waters of the sunny Island of Malta, the sport of Wind Surfing is growing in popularity. All that is needed is a surfboard fitted with a sail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...