Wild South: Champions of the Wave (1996)

Wild South: Champions of the Wave From the World Acclaimed Natural History Series (Wild South/TVNZ, 1996) Running Time: 53 Minutes Omarama, New Zealand—one of the best locations in the world for gliding. This is the story of a unique weather condition known as “The Wave” which forms over Omarama, and of the glider pilots who have come from around the world to challenge this thrilling and spectacular phenomenon. Cameras mounted in the gliders provide remarkable footage and a fascinating insight into the world of these glider pilots, as they battle to see who will become the “Champion of the Wave.” For more information about WILD SOUTH VIDEOS contact WILD SOUTH, 8 Dowling Street, P.O. Box 474, Dunedin, New Zealand. Telephone +64-3-479-9799 Photographs: D. Lamont (top); G. Willis (bottom and spine) Uploader's note: Sourced from VHS cassette tape. I do not own the copyright on this content; it is presented here strictly for educational purposes. With that in mind, I urge you to donate to Archive.org and its mission to preserve the past digitally for future generations to enjoy. https://archive.org/donate/