
Every year, thousands of men leave the earth behind. They launch themselves into another world of beauty, excitement, and danger. The world of the sea. Join them!
In April 1978, the annual Ensenada Yacht Race from Newport Beach, California, to Ensenada, Mexico, occurred over the course of twenty-four hours. More than 600 yachts and sailboats competed in the 200-mile race. In the final stretch into Ensenada Harbor, the winds calmed, leaving the boats moving slowly to the finish line.
The film's tagline is: "Every year, thousands of men leave the earth behind. They launch themselves into another world of beauty, excitement, and danger. The world of the sea. Join them!"
The film was directed by Michael Ahnemann.
Cinematography was handled by Stephen H. Burum.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt10997268.

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