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1979: Sailboat Crash Flips over, Man Climbs on Top to Wait for Help

1979: Sailboat Crash Flips over, Man Climbs on Top to Wait for Help

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  • Year1979
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationSan Diego, California, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1979 California

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Sailboat Crash Flips over, Man Climbs on Top to Wait for... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1979 in San Diego, California, capturing a dramatic sailboat accident during a regatta. A sailboat flips over in choppy, windy ocean waters, and a man climbs onto the overturned hull to wait for rescue. The scene unfolds with raw, unscripted intensity, showcasing the peril of open water and the resilience of the sailor. Filmed on 8mm film, this rare archival clip offers authentic vintage from the late 1970s, perfect for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
59452319

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Date
1979 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
San Diego, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Licensing route
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