My video “First Tour of Tammy Norie” is by far my most popular, and includes a bit of a description of the rig and how it works. I've been thinking about making a video like the one you describe, with basic instructions. And with co-operation from another boat we could get footage from both on-board and off. The difference always seems quite surprising, as you can see in “Tammy Norie and Stern” where I show them side-by-side.

Anyway, I'd be very happy to help out or collaborate.

For what it's worth I recommend against the GoPro camera exclusively, except for a limited number of shots where you need a really wide angle. It generally fails to show detail and has extremely bad sound. It would be a good idea to have one rigged up simultaneously with other cameras, so you can edit in GoPro style footage in production.

For what it's worth, this playlist has all the JRA members footage that I know about on YouTube.

Gary Pick wrote:

Nice video David. I'm using my phone which is not ideal but it's the best I can do for now. The big fear is dropping it over the side, I need to get a case and some sort of mounting for it. Unfortunately a dedicated video camera is beyond the budget.

I shot that footage with my phone (Samsung XCover which is waterproof), and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I have just ordered a GoPro style camera which includes mounts, fortunately my wife thought it would be a great asset for her horse riding adventures. But yes, extra cameras cost a lot although it seems there are quite a few not that expensive waterproof digital cameras which will capture HD videos as well as still pics.

We are off and running!

May I make a suggestion. I recall reading about making videos. They recommend that rather than have extended pans, stopping for a while then moving on, a pan should follow a subject, starting with a pause of ten seconds, then panning to an end point, pausing ten seconds and shut off. Then begins the next subject.

Copy the link below into your browser and come sailing with me on Footprints.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrwkZXnp0ok&feature=youtu.be

I was out for a sail yesterday and thought I would give this video thing a try. So armed with my mobile phone and no knowledge about how to make a video, I set to work.  I downloaded Windows Movie Maker to edit the clips and I am very happy with my first attempt at movie making. I am looking forward to doing some more videos as I go sailing over the next few months and should hopefully be able to produce some worthwhile footage about junk rig sailing as I learn more about the movie making process.

At the risk of offending other junk rig owners, Footprints was the first boat that came to mind as a potential "model" for a video. She's modern, with simple, elegant lines that do not compete for our attention. State of the art sail design. Good subject for a Go Pro  camera.

BTW, Chris Bray, while sailing in Alaskan waters  in Teleport, used a quadcopter with Go Pro for some great footage.