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Shot on analogue film over three years, Wind, Tide & Oar explores engineless sailing, through the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements.
Director Hugh Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, following an array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigations.
Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history.
Through the film’s reveries, sailing becomes a means to explore our interaction with and responsibility to the environment. It invites deep reflection on our relationship with nature, our understanding of and commitment to sustainability, and our care for the world around us.