Film: "Vanishing Sail: The Story of a Caribbean Tradition"

The last wooden sailboat builder of a small island in the West Indies dreams of saving the tradition of boat building, which was brought to the island centuries ago. This award-winning film follows the journey of a father and sons who build a sloop that will compete in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Stories of the Caribbean are shared along the way. Free admission; no registration required, film shown at 1 p.m.

 

 

 

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front St., Beaufort, NC

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