Race Against the Tide

I am not looking to be preached at or learn something complex - that is what books are for.

This makes a great show to have on while making small talk, reading, playing silly iPad games or just to veg out to. Beautiful scenery, funny contestants, simple explanations. If you have ever built a sand castle you get the general idea for most of it and can have an appreciation for the work and artistry involved. It does't explain all the nuances as if I will some day try this (HA!) myself. But then I don't want an instructional video.

I really like the host. Some hosts talk and I want to tell them to .... Well shut up. He talks the right amount, is well spoken, and to the point. He doest the obligatory talk to the contestants but not in such a way as he seems to interrupt them or have "what do I say now" moments. Some of the other hosts could learn something from him (cough glass blowing cough).

Overall, I enjoyed this and do not regret lost time due to watching this. Though having them literally race the tide would be great, as in tide is in and sculpture is gone - yeah I am mean. Tide has run off with many a sand castle, it's part of it all.

This is a fun, fast pace show full of incredible sculptures and personalities. Watch with the whole family as professional sand sculptures scramble to create epic works of art in only six hours. The epic scenery of New Brunswick, and beautiful cinematography combine with gorgeous sand sculptures makes this show an easy 10 out of 10.

If more reality shows would focus on the creativity and playfulness of the human spirit instead of the argumentative confrontational side, the entire human race would be much better off for it. We need more shows like race against the tide! Great watch for the whole family.

I enjoyed watching the show. However, as someone who knew nothing about professional Sandcastle competition making, I wish they had discussed the different techniques that they were using. For instance, I didn't understand why collapses would happen and I wish that have been something they would've explained. For instance, I wish that explains why the black sand caused a collapse. I also wish they had talked about the tools they were using her because I didn't understand The techniques they were using.