The Women and the Waves is a documentary surf film that explores the lives of female surfers who, through the decades, have chosen to paddle head first into the male dominated sport of surfing and found a place of their own.
Surfer girls, women who surf, women who don’t, female athletes, and the men who love them gain insight into what it’s like to “Surf like a Girl!” This inspiring film, featuring generations of women surfers, reveals what has transcended surfing’s status as a sport to become a passion so strong; it is the dominant force in their lives.
After over 85 championships in over 12 countries, the P1 world is fast, and growing. The international motorboat racing competition organised by the Union Internationale Motornautique (UIM) is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing, proving to be an adrenaline rush for both participants and spectators.
The UIM-ABP H20 Racing Aquabike World Championship is the premier international Jet Ski competition that sees elite riders compete on cutting edge equipment in four categories: Runabout, Ski, Ski Ladies and Freestyle. The need for speed is demonstrated on this extreme water sport as athletes plough across the water.
Kiel is the nautical epicentre of Germany, and the proud host of the world's biggest sailing event, the Kieler Woche. From learning how to sail a Formula18 catamaran to exploring local kitesurf spots and shipyards, Nautical Channel host Lucia Metzbauer will be there, diving into the local nautical scene and finding out why there are so many young sailors in Kiel.
Join her in Kieler Woche, one of the largest sailing events in the world. With regattas sailing at the highest level and an unbeatable class diversity, entertainment is secured as we learn everything about this German event that drives the attention of sailors worldwide.
After over 85 championships in over 12 countries, the P1 world is fast, and growing. The international motorboat racing competition organised by the Union Internationale Motornautique (UIM) is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing, proving to be an adrenaline rush for both participants and spectators. The P1 Championship promises an event filled with speed, extreme water sports and excitement. Don’t miss out on the powerboating universe and all of its races. In the P1 Superstock USA racers face each other on their respective P1 Panthers at vertiginous speeds and try to reach the finish line in the first place.If you like extreme sports, you are in for a thrill.
Put your helmets on because we are getting started with the Jet Ski World Series! Delivering whooping speeds of 100km/hr in under 3.8 seconds and with 500 horsepower, riders need to be sharp to turn 30 degrees at 140 km/h, putting the 'Jet' in Jet Ski. Wearing no protective body, grappling with the waves and fighting out with gravity, the riders that dare challenge this competition are some of the most corageous athletes in the world. Are you going to miss out? Tune up to the latest edition of the Jet Ski World Series!
Facing Waves is an exciting and inspiring TV series that follows top paddlers as they discover the cultures, landscapes and adventures of the world's most amazing adventure travel destinations.
Showing spectacular paddling by top athletes in the most stunning locations around the globe, Facing Waves goes from the Dominican Republic to a small town in Wales, facing different conditions in every location, immersing in an unforgettable experience. Adjusting to the customs of locals, challenging huge tidal rapids, kayaking with whales, practicing stand up paddle in the tropics or exploring remote canoe trails in the heart of the jungle are some of the adventures you will see in this show.
Facing Waves hosts Ken Whiting, former World Champion Whitewater Kayaker in the trip of his life. Get ready to join their journey with Nautical Channel.
Matt Bromley is a renowned big wave surfer. Ollie Swart is a chef. Together, the two best friends will embark on an adventure down Cape Town’s coastline. Foraging for food and looking for the best surf spots, Surf’s Cooking brings gastronomy to the surfing world with this beautiful friendship.
Both friends will have to quickly adapt and learn about each other. For Matt Bromley, learning about foraging for food and how to cook it properly will become challenging, and Ollie Swart will have to surf past the obstacles in this nautical sport. Will they be ready to share their passion between them?
The series that flies you around the world, together with the very best athletes from one of the fastest, most extreme and stylish sports: kiteboarding. For some people kiteboarding is a hobby, for others it’s a performance, but for many it’s life.
We bring the most passionate athletes experience inside the sport to the screen. We’ll take a look back over all the happenings earlier this season in the extreme world of kiteboarding, and the transformation of the sport on the road to Paris 2024.
Follow these pro athletes on their journey to become the best in their fields and their evolution throughout the years. Now available, on Nautical Channel.
Considered a hidden gem for many years, the Baltic Sea is now a retreat for water sports practitioners. People from different parts of the world and cultures join the mesmerising background of the Baltic Sea to practice surfing, sailing and most importantly of all, SUP!
Join the worldwide phenomenon of Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) that originated in Hawaii and has finally reached the Baltic Sea.
If you are wondering how can surf take place in the Alps, you are in the right place. This exclusive series demonstrates that nautical sports can also be done during winter, and not necessarily in the sea!
You will be taken in a tour across different countries as these crazy athletes practice water sports in the heart of the Alps. Visit the mesmerising landscapes of Austria, Germany or Switzerland in this exciting adventure to surf the Alps, its lakes and rivers in a very unique experience.
Boat owners, lovers of leisure boats, sector operators and everyone who dreams about owning a boat, THIS is The Boat Show. A journey around the world testing the latest boats offered in the sailing and motor markets awaits you. Join the most recent and popular boat shows worldwide keeping a keen eye on the latest trends in high-end products, visit abandoned shipyards and explore all aspects related to the maintenance and technology of these masterpieces.
Tune in for all the latest in the nautical world, from water tests to recaps from all the boat shows from around the world. The boat show is the only show fully dedicated to your passion for the nautical world.
Of Croatia’s 3,600 miles of glimmering coastline, the most famous stretch is its southernmost region: the Dalmatian Coast, where dramatic limestones cliffs rise from the deep and islands are scattered just offshore. In Wind Masters, our team is set to explore the most popular sailing routes and the most beautiful places in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. From the famous city of Dubrovnik, which is the most prominent tourist destination in the Mediterranean, to the beautiful island of Korcula, which will enchant your senses with its ancient history. If Croatia have crept onto your holidays’ radar, Wind Masters is perfect for you. This series will offer you a complete Croatian experience. Watch it now on Nautical Channel.
A voyage along the most beautiful routes of the Italian coast on board of the s/y Ghibellina, a fast, elegant 78ft sail boat built entirely in carbon fibre. Get on board this ship to discover the most picturesque villages, hidden islets and remote islands in the south of Italy.
From the coast in Tuscany to the Pontine Archipelago, the Ghibellina has set sail on an unforgettable journey. This series takes viewers to the most beautiful locations in the Italian shoreline. Featuring the hottest touristic spots and sailing destinations along the way, the voyage of Ghibellina will reveal intriguing mysteries and gorgeous natural landscapes worthy of visiting.
WHO IS VILAYTA reveals the nature of Vilayta, one of the pioneers of big wave surfing on the Canary Islands. This short biographical documentary shares with us his deep connection with the ocean and Germán Pinelo captures this perfectly in this impressive world.
This short documentary is full of unrepeatable moments. Filled with people who love what they do, that do not stop dreaming and living life how they want to. Combining passions, dreams, friendship, craziness and sweetness, Who is Vilayta deepens the character beyond the figure of the surfer. An artful motion picture that breaks myth and makes legends.
Each season, the top 5 men and 3 women from this region automatically qualify for the Challenger Series. The WQS (Women’s Qualifying Series) is set to happen in South Africa, becoming a staple for women’s outdoor sports.
As it continues to push women’s surfing further each year, the WQS Surf Series in South Africa provides an opportunity to help surfers qualify in the only all-women’s QS in South Africa.
Watch these female athletes compete to assure a spot in the World Championship in the African country, on Nautical Channel.
Master wooden boat builder Olivier D. Huin is back with his crew of Arctic explorers, this time with a much bolder challenge. To take on the legendary Northwest Passages in his hand-built wooden boat; Breskell.
In order to succeed the crew will have to brave 5,000 miles of Arctic storms, polar bears and a constantly moving maze of thick arctic sea ice. People have been trying to accomplish this task for the past 500 years, however only a handful of wooden boats have ever successfully made the trip throught this arid landscape.
Find out whether if Breskell will be successful in their perilous path or will have to ask for assistance as the wooden boat gets stuck forever in the artic ice. Now available on Nautical Channel.
For all sea and sailing lovers and those who would never miss this one-of-a-kind show, the place is always the same every year: Trieste. Founded in 1969 thanks to the initiative of the yacht club Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, the Barcolana competition has won its worldwide renown.
Barcolana, the international sailing regatta with the world’s highest number of participating sailboats, is now in its 51th edition, and continues to offer that unique combination of sailing competition and great entertainment. Over 2,000 boats line up at the start line, sailed by world-class helmsmen, racing enthusiasts and cruisers, all fascinated by an event which every sea dog should experience at least once in their life.
Follow this year’s competition of Barcolana 51: the international regatta that has won the Guinness World Record for the greatest sailing race.
For year now, Rolex sailing competitions across the globe have united the top sailors in different boat classes. From the impressive fast-paced SailGP Grand Prixes to the long-distance Rolex Fastnet Race, there is a different competition for all. Rolex Spirit of Yachting collects the best moments, most emblematic venues and distinguished personalities together under the same show to rewatch the best moments of important sailing competitions all over the world. Get ready to splash into the Giraglia Cup action, jump onboard in the Middle Sea Race or set sail into the unknown Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race.
Before competing in the oldest trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup, teams need to prove their worth in the Prada’s Cup. The winner of this arduous competition will be able to compete against the defender of the America’s Cup: the competition that stands in the pinnacle of yachting and has top performance boats and crew push themselves to the limit.
The trophy for the PRADA Cup has been created by the renowned designer Marc Newson and handcrafted by Florentine silversmiths. Inspired by the first luxury steamer trunks that this brand produced, it was assembled by hand, and has now become a new icon in the world of sailing. Teams from all over the world will fight to try to qualify to compete in this competition, and it is not an easy feat.