An extraordinary documentary about one man's battle to keep his local boatbuilding tradition alive. The film is the story of the local wooden sloops of the Caribbean, most of which were built in Carriacou near Grenada. The boats were used for fishing and travelling between the islands and still have a reputation as fast and [...]
The Antigua Classics started today, and the 31-year-old event is going as strong as ever. It holds an almost mythical place in many a sailor's heart, with the fantastic tradewind sailing in crystal cobalt seas mixed with some rum punch and a great party atmosphere down-island style. Kirsty Morrison The event attracts its [...]
At last the much vaunted film - Vanishing Sail - of the traditional carriacou sloops and their boatbuilders like Alwyn Enoe and sons (above), is coming to the UK. September 14th should see the harbour of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, come alive with a parade of sail to announce the film's UK Premiere, at the [...]
