Hmm... No shots of teams putting on the ol harness!..
Steve, It seems to me that success or failure of a pro series will depend on the video team used to film the action. Watching boats race from a distance is not interesting. Watching the action from on board cameras or from a video crew close by can be very exciting. Seems to me that this film and a venue to show it is critical to generating interest in the racing.
How difficult is this kind of sports videography?
Do you have to stay close to the beach to make the sponsor's happy that their venue is prominantly featured? and How important is the venue?
Do you need to gear things for what I believe is the dis- interested crowd on the beach. How important is crowd enthusiasum for the show.
Good luck
Mark