15 Dec 2006
Deep Water
DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.
Desert Regatta
In this Sports Champions entry, power boat racers use specially designed outboard motor boats in a race on California's Salton Sea.
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Pete Smith Narrator (voice)
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