Born to the Wind (1999)

Born to the Wind (1999) poster

Imagine sailing around the world alone. For eight months you are surrounded by churning seas and wide open skies. All the responsibilities of navigation, repair and survival rest on your shoulders twenty-four hours a day. Does this sound fun, or crazy? To some people like the Around Alone sailors, it sounds downright irresistible. Throughout recorded history, more people have traveled into space than have sailed around the world alone, the ultimate test of seamanship and courage. BORN TO THE WIND captures the human drama of sixteen sailors as they set sail from Charleston, South Carolina in the Around Alone 1998-99 Race.

Director: László Pal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Production: George Pal Productions, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born to the Wind about?
Imagine sailing around the world alone. For eight months you are surrounded by churning seas and wide open skies. All the responsibilities of navigation, repair and survival rest on your shoulders twenty-four hours a day. Does this sound fun, or crazy? To some people like the Around Alone sailors, it sounds downright irresistible. Throughout recorded history, more people have traveled into space than have sailed around the world alone, the ultimate test of seamanship and courage. BORN TO THE WIND captures the human drama of sixteen sailors as they set sail from Charleston, South Carolina in the Around Alone 1998-99 Race.
Who directed Born to the Wind?
Born to the Wind was directed by László Pal.
Who stars in Born to the Wind?
Born to the Wind stars Peter Fonda.
How long is Born to the Wind?
Born to the Wind has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Born to the Wind?
Born to the Wind is a Documentary film.
Where was Born to the Wind produced?
Born to the Wind was produced in United States of America.