Oli Tweddell - Australian Finn sailor | Short Film by Ben Hartnett

For Ben's media studies this year as part of his major VCE final film project, he decided to film and document Australian Sailing Team member Oli Tweddell on what he does while sailing the Finn. "My main idea was to create a film that would appeal to sailors who understand the sport, and want to see it in a way that has never been documented before, while also teaching people who may not know the sport that well, how it works, and what sailors are doing in their boats and why they are doing it.". Ben filmed all of this within 2 days, and has spent hours upon hours editing to create the final film. Hope you enjoy!
Contact Ben: [e-mail]
Connect with Oli
- www.olitweddellsailing.com/
- / olitweddellsailing
- / olitweddellsailing
If you would like to help fund Oli in his campaign for the RIO 2016 Olympic games check out his funding site "Club 261".
Ben would like to thank Oli for being such a major help and allowing this whole project to happen (even despite his busy travelling schedule). He'd also like to thank his RIB drivers Lewis Duncan and Rob Hartnett for getting him where he needed to be.
Special thanks also to:
- Chris Dare for the use of his RIB.
- Sandringham Yacht Club
- Victorian Institute of Sport
- Zhik
- Australian Sailing Team
MUSIC:
"Brummer - One Shot (feat. Johnny Sherriff)" - / brummermusik
"Floidbeatz - Mirrors" - / floidbeats

[@carvellcripton]

This is the most beautiful film about sailing I've ever seen. Well done!

[@BiLatKnee]

Great video, excellent production values and super good Finn sailing technique instruction. This really does a super job of capturing the essence of Finn sailing. I sailed Finns from 1979 to 1989 and did a lot of video production in college, San Francisco State. For my money, you nailed this one, mate!! Thanks.

[@mollannee]

AMAZING soooo worth the wait!! And worth being 7 minutes late to school... I love it Ben!!

[@sailingshack]

Thank you so much Molly!

[@henryginz1032]

This is the most accurate video on sailing ever thank you for getting the point out to the people about this amazingly fun technical sports

[@hh6427]

One of the best videos explaining racing I have found! Well done

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Hayden!

[@SailDogAustraliaSandringham]

Just when you thought it might be a good idea to have a dabble in a Finn this comes along and says you haven't got the skills, the strength, or the commitment. Well done Ben for putting this together. Well done Oli for psyching out half the opposition before you get to the race course. We wish you both well from SailDog.

[@sailingshack]

thanks guys! really appreciate it!

[@fezzafella]

Fabulous short film. Captures the pleasure and pain brilliantly. Great effort.

[@sailingshack]

That was the idea ;) thanks for the kind words Andrew!

[@JuanGomez-uc7wv]

I love this video motivates me to train harder

[@crankstermedia]

Ben, you nailed it. Awesome clip showcasing our sport and Ollie's approach in spades. Love your work!!! Al and I are ready to do one on the Tasar any time you're free ;)

[@sailingshack]

hahaha thanks for the kind words!

[@NutritionJoe]

Hands down THE BEST sailing video I have EVER seen. Nice Job Ben...And Oli

[@trackie1957]

Very impressive. It’s amazing how much it takes to be the best you can be, whatever the pursuit. Finntastic!

[@scotthansen6520]

By far the best sailing video I've watched! really good job Ben! it was definitely worth the wait.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Scott! really appreciated!

[@shaunconnor4026]

Awesome Dude!

[@PeterHallett]

Yes!

[@homefront3162]

Another great video!!

[@grandfather410]

Well done!

[@GuillermoJGasperi]

really awesome

[@mclanaford2957]

Wow. Well done.👍👍👍

[@RonFerg]

Excellent job Ben, great production and content. Very impressive, this deserves to get very wide circulation. You have done credit to everyone involved.

[@sailingshack]

Cheers Ron!

[@duaneharnes]

Superb production. This certainly gives a new perspective on sailing and it's nature.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Duane!

[@jamesmitchell65]

Fantastic work Ben, great photography, story line and atmosphere.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks James!

[@codyprewitt1]

Damn do I love sailing! It's my drug with such a buzz!

[@Mitchseen]

Ben well done and all the best for your VCE. I have always considered all your videos to be very professional and enjoyable! Thank you again.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Mitch, means a lot!

[@williammaguire4871]

Class video

[@Nils366]

Epic!

[@247Wildside]

Extremely well put together. Well done.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Greg!

[@scottwatson4615]

This is an exceptionally good film about sailing a one design class at a high level. You have captured so much of the sailing experience that appeals to me (even if I'm a hack) - the sublime aesthetic as well as the adrenaline, the effort and the alone-ness. Looking forward to the next films. This should be one in a series. Of many.

[@sailingshack]

Thankyou for your kind words Scott, really means a lot! Ben

[@Magdalena76h]

I seem to remember a much younger man called Scott Watson sailing around Port Philip Bay in the early-mid 1980s... I always love seeing the minnows & smaller craft whenever I find myself near a yacht club... seems a long time since McRae Yacht Club, though! ~M x

[@starcarbonracer]

Best vid yet.

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Will!

[@bhs010660]

Outstanding stuff Ben

[@sailingshack]

Cheers Brian, really appreciate it!

[@fadzlinhassan5921]

Love this video! I m at 6'1 and weigh 200 Lbs. I sail a Laser Standard. Unfortunately my club doesn't own a Finn. In light wind, I m a sitting duck on the water. Btw, very inspiring video!

[@jonnyfullerton4384]

Excellent video congrats to you both

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Jonny!

[@94920h1n1]

Exactly!

[@CraigAMoody]

Awesome!!!! The boat I learned to sail and race with.

[@IANRPARKER]

You have captured the athletic demands and and some of the skills in a SUPERB film. Thank and well done.

[@sailingshack]

Thank you so much!

[@grandfather410]

SUPER

[@daboyzteam3604]

Good effort, Ben. Well done

[@sailingshack]

Cheers guys!

[@isail6884]

Awesome video Ben

[@sailingshack]

thankyou!

[@oneofthemulls]

Very impressive, Ben.

[@sailingshack]

cheers Mark!

[@jpwoo4702]

This is an awesome video! Have been showing this to all people who think sailing is an 'easy' sport. I love how this hasn't even touched on tactics as well! A perfect video start to finish - just wish I could do the same with my Hero 3 ha!

[@sailingshack]

thanks Jonathon!

[@itsFoqah]

Awesomenessss

[@sailingshack]

Thankyou!

[@MSavageEsq]

Fantastic film. Is it 60fps? Love the vivid nature of the footage.

[@malekofes5041]

Very cool video, you are one of my favourite sailing KZbin channel and I inspire to be like you. Just wondering what cameras you use and if you use any stabilizers and what would they be. P.s you should do some behind the scene videos

[@pierrelataste8907]

Amazing

[@sailingshack]

Thanks!

[@Mrmarcboltify]

Great film

[@sailingshack]

thanks!

[@danbeaulieu2130]

Hello. This is nice.

[@TheFrenchfry33]

I think all of my friends should see this... They all think its the easiest thing in the world but its not. another great film!

[@sailingshack]

They should! People should learn how hard it is!

[@TheFrenchfry33]

I know! Keep up the great work with the amazing videos!

[@SeattleDinghyer]

The video was great...

[@sailingshack]

Thanks Peter!

[@jacksonconnell5224]

Make a documentary.

[@SuperAngryAngus]

Hey there! Just wondering what camera you used to shoot this? Great work!

[@sailingshack]

Go Pro Hero 3+ black edition for some bits but mainly on a Sony FS700.

[@jacob5352]

What equipment you using these days? Loving this!

[@sailingshack]

thanks Jacob! used a Sony FS700 as well as a Go Pro Hero 3+ black edition for this.

[@scotthansen6520]

sailingshack Thats a crazy expensive camera :O

[@sailingshack]

Scott Hansen Rented it for a day Scott! Want one so bad

[@adamvanderploeg8270]

the music is insane, and ive checked the description, but i still cant find the song used!

[@sailingshack]

message our Facebook page and we will link it too you :)

[@williamdonahue2718]

I sorry, did you say something about sailboat racing being lame? That's what I thought.

[@jacksonporter8929]

What's the song?

[@user-nd3vy9ii8e]

Удивительно ещё ФИН не умер!!!

[@hendrikblume1305]

Great Video! But I cant find the song "one shot",could you give me a link?

[@sailingshack]

search "Nicolas Epe - One Shot", Brummer is his new alias name.

[@hendrikblume1305]

sailingshack Thank you

[@eceakdeniz4049]

still can't find the song both on youtube and soundcloud

[@normacaban5763]

Why does the finn have 2 hiking straps

[@pjornowski1]

I am interested in getting one How can I find one that I see in this video.

[@jdewolfe5]

The boat?

[@ryanperry7673]

Makes me want to sail finn too bad I'm way too light

[@katebartel792]

samuel watch this vid when you get a chance

[@thekoolism]

too bad this was just a one off, I could watch a lot more of this!

[@sailingshack]

with feedback like that we might just have to produce another... ;)

[@AMERICACOLCHOES]

How can I get that accent???...haha

[@jonathanshore5768]

Finn... its a keel with a sail

[@russthomson6168]

it's a finn, so you can pump it,,if ur large you gotta more to pump, pump on dinners, pump bigger you big folk and you might take it

[@MontyD]

When people say sailing isn't a sport:

[@jeysailing4981]

Hi Ben, That is such an inspiring video (Like all Sailing Shack Vids), I am only 12 years old and want to go all the way in sailing, I am a dedicated young female RQYS Optimist sailor and to see this video only makes me want to keep pushing myself. Love this sport, Follow my vids on You Tube-->JEY Sailing, hope you don,t mind we used one of your song selections A+. Jasmin Elle Young

[@sailingshack]

Awesome to hear Jasmin! keep it up!

[@dude100000000001]

isn't pumping against the rules?

[@danielscott4514]

dude100000000001 The current set of ISAF rules allow one pump per wave (just to get onto the wave and start surfing). Article at www.asiaatsea.com/racing-rules-of-sailing-2013-2016-pumping/ discusses it. According to that article, and the video with Ben Ainslie embedded in the page, the Finn class alone now allows unlimited pumping downwind (something they introduced for the 2012 olympics) ... so there you go ... I learned something too :)

[@sailingshack]

Daniel Scott Only when the appropriate flag is raised, for example they aren't allowed to freepump in light winds, it's usually when the breeze is 8+ knots that the flag goes up.

[@danielscott4514]

sailingshack Ahh yes, I should have mentioned that (Ainslie says that in the video too: only in moderate to heavy breeze). Thanks for the extra info (I've learned a few things today!) :)

[@Griffepur1]

dude100000000001 unlimited pumping for moth Europe and Finn with the O flag but pumping up wind is still forbidden.

[@gerardjacobs4341]

That you have to train untill you are build like a gorilla and continuously have to jump around in the boat, especially downwind, to be in the first half of the fleet is exactly the reason I sold my Finn a few years ago.

[@Danny0M]

mmmmm.... someone needs to tell this guy that working the tiller so much actually reduces his speed going up wind....

[@GER308]

+Danny Michaeli Nah, you have to steer through the waves pretty aggressively in a Finn . I wish I was as slow as he is upwind.

[@eoghanduffy2235]

Saying this to one of the best finn sailors???

[@TheMrbombastic13]

laser is a toy for babies compared to a Finn