Overrated and overhyped

Good concept, poorly executed.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

I was fortunate to see Windjammer: the voyage of the Christian Radich in 1959 at the round Cooper Cinerama Theatre in Denver, while I was a high school student. I still have the stereo vinyl recording of the music, and the program book. The film was beautifully photographed and the Cinemiracle process and stereo sound provided a cinematic experience that has never been matched since. There seems to be some question as to whether the original negatives are still intact, who has or controls them, and what condition they might be in as far as a possible restoration and re-release of the film, perhaps in IMAX or 70 mm Panavision to maintain the 3-film aspect ratio, and perhaps in HD/DVD for home viewing. If one of the major film restoration organizations such as TCM were to adopt this project, they would be contributing to the preservation of one of the finest film classics ever produced. I certainly hope that someone will take on this challenge before the negatives deteriorate beyond use, if they have not already. It is difficult to understand why something has not been done already, although it is probable that cost-benefit analysis is involved. Anyone who has not seen Windjammer would be absolutely captivated by the beauty, majesty and adventurous challenge depicted in this exceptional production.

In late August of 2001 my brother and I boarded the Christian Radich in Portsmouth, UK and sailed, taking our turn at the helm, etc. to New York City by way of Las Palmas and Bermuda. Gunner Uttgard was the skipper at that time. It was a great experience. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular! Several times we swam in the Atlantic. There was a regular crew of about 15, about 20 Norwegian volunteers and about 35 trainees.Much earlier in my life I held a small boat instructor rating and have a general idea of the principles of sailing. This experience was a dream come true. I would recommend such an experience to any adventuresome soul. We were replicating the voyage of George May and Hanna Hobson May and their seven children who made a similar trip in 1852 on the Kennebeck. Their final destination was Salt Lake City. Only four of them made it. Reid May

I saw this movie at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco when I was 12 years old. It was the first movie I ever saw and has remained a vivid impression. How or where can I get a copy so I can share with my family and see if my memory is as good as I think?

Windjammer, the visual story of a cruise on the Norwegian school ship Christian Radich, is one of my favorite all time films. It combines a variety of elements, especially the sea and Norway into a piece of extraordinary entertainment. I have the book from the movie and I have the music, but neither I nor anyone else, as far as I know, can ever see it again. It was produced as three films by three cameras and shown with three projectors as the process Cinemiracle. From what I have found out, the originals are destroyed. Whether they could have been combined onto one video tape is also questionable. But from this film I developed a great interest in Norway. Even though I do not have any Norwegian blood in me, I am a member of Sons of Norway. I have visited Norway but missed the Christian Radich which was out to sea. I have friends in Norway and I love Norway even when it is cold and gray. Hopefully I shall return to Norway, step aboard the Christian Radich, or maybe even ride it before the wind. Of all the films I loved not available for viewing, this is definitely the one I miss the most.