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LIVE VIDEO: Santander 2014 ISAF Worlds - Laser & R |
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Topic: LIVE VIDEO: Santander 2014 ISAF Worlds - Laser & R Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 2:08pm |
When I try & watch I get the message:
"The uploader has not made this available in your country" ..
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Jon711
Far too distracted from work Joined: 04 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 465 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 2:49pm |
I watched it on the BBC Red Button. Sailing looked good, ruined by the commentary from Gary Jobson. In typical American style he talks as if all people watching do not just know nothing about sailing, but as if they are all f*****g idiots...
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MerlinMags
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 4:23pm |
Sorry - I've no idea why the ISAF video was not set to allow UK viewing. I did chase them up over it.
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getafix
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 5:04pm |
blame that bloke at FIFA, works for billions of football fans!
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MerlinMags
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 14 at 9:21am |
Apparently there was some legal issues with allowing UK viewers to see the Youtube video, since the BBC were also broadcasting from the event.
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elzorillo
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 14 at 3:37pm |
Couldnt watch the live stream due to restrictions.. couldnt find any live stream via the bbc..Decided to work instead.. productive few days :D
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Medway Maniac
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Sep 14 at 12:43pm |
Too right. I just 'caught up' with the medal races. The commentary was dire at times, and I was fast forwarding through the competitor interviews, where I could almost have written the scripts myself. The latter aspect also applies in other sports such as F1. Of the sports I watch, only in road cycling do you sometimes get a an extra bit of insight. Some of the tactical errors were glaring too, not covering etc., but the wind was tricky on that last day. Boat handling, by contrast, was generally a treat to watch. Watching the RSX reminded me of my own difficulties tacking - I'd expected slicker. Did not tempt me to get back on a board. Finally, why, when boats are generally at their fastest and most spectacular reaching, were courses for all windward-leeward? OK for 49ers, but Lasers, 470's? Presumably all part of the dumbing-down for TV. Not so much sport as entertainment for Joe Public (who turns off anyway). |
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