What movie released in the past twenty-five years would you imagine tops the list of perennial cruiser favorites?
I’ll give you a hint. It’s not The Perfect Storm. And it’s certainly not All Is Lost.
No, cruisers are a more lighthearted and optimistic bunch than that.
And after a few years of employing the scientific method known as “paying attention when other people are talking,” I have made the somewhat preliminary–some might say prematurte–determination that this honor belongs to 1992’s Captain Ron.
I’ve seen it twice now, and I almost get it.
Landlubbers, please note this movie should not be confused with a training video.
Sailors, what do you think? Has any movie character on land or sea worked his or her way farther into your hearts than Kurt Russell’s Captain Ron?
Bimini Dream 
I like movies that are either very good or very bad. Hate the mediocre ones.
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Captain Ron is definitely very bad. Shhh, don’t tell the other cruisers. They’ll make me sell my boat. ;0
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I haven’t seen it yet! Can’t find it in New Zealand. Need to rectify this issue promptly!!
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This is NOT a good movie, and I absolutely do NOT recommend it.
I just happen to like it. . . a lot. It’s fabulously strange, forced and awkward.
So, yes, by all means, see it if you can. But not because I recommend it. Rather, because what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. 🙂
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