Summary In the world of sailing, there's a team and a helmsman who prefer to let their actions do the talking. The team - Alinghi. Their helmsman - Ed Baird. His teammates may call him 'steady Eddie' but his career has been anything but. World championships in numerous inshore classes, ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Baird's 30 year career reached its peak when driving Alinghi to victory in the 2007 America's Cup. At 50, there may be younger helmsmen around but there are few better match racers in the sport today. We profile Ed's life, career and his desire to stay at the pinnacle of the sport.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Paul Darrow Christopher Kent Bill Bingham Stefan Booth
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 22, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : IMG
Summary In the world of sailing, there's a team and a helmsman who prefer to let their actions do the talking. The team - Alinghi. Their helmsman - Ed Baird. His teammates may call him 'steady Eddie' but his career has been anything but. World championships in numerous inshore classes, ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Baird's 30 year career reached its peak when driving Alinghi to victory in the 2007 America's Cup. At 50, there may be younger helmsmen around but there are few better match racers in the sport today. We profile Ed's life, career and his desire to stay at the pinnacle of the sport.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 22, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : IMG
