By Monica Grant | March 6, 2026 | Published in Latitude 38 Wind in Their Sails: Death and Resurrection is a documentary is a documentary celebrating the classic yachts that have survived the ages, and the people who have dedicated their lives to maintaining them. In...
Wind In Their Sails: Death and Resurrection has truly been a labor of love for the past two and a half years. At first, I thought this would be a film full of white sails, blue skies, and interesting people who love classic wooden sailboats. It’s true that I have...
"I started developing Wind in Their Sails: Death and Resurrection in August of 2023 with a vision: Pictureperfect classic wooden sailboats cutting through the San Francisco Bay. Having edited a short sequence featuring classic boats for my 1985 San Francisco Bay...
If you've never dropped anchor at the Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show at the Corinthian Yacht Club, make sure you leave room in your June 2026 calendar for the trip to Tiburon.
What makes someone dedicate their life to a classic wooden sailboat? That question drives my documentary work—and the community I hope we’re building together.
For those who have yet to chart a course through the Wind In Their Sails: Death and Resurrection website, rich waters await your exploration. I encourage you to find out how much there is to explore—and discover all that draws me so deeply to these classic wooden...
For those of you who asked, "When will the documentary have a website?" —the wait is over. You'll find all of my newsletters—just like this one—on the News page of the website
Since the moment I walked aboard the tall ship Balclutha, at the age of twelve, classic boats have fascinated me. As I grew older, it was their stories that captivated me. "Wind in Their Sails: Death and Resurrection" is my homage to the Classic Wooden Sailboats that...
It was wonderful to see several of you at my live presentations, where I shared footage from the upcoming documentary while telling the story of these classic boats. Audiences have truly connected with the material—laughing, gasping, and even shedding a tear or two.
Looking back on 2024, I am excited about the story we’re crafting about these classic boats. With over 40 interviews and four major shooting days, the documentary is taking shape—I can see where this is going. Visit the documentary's Facebook page to learn more and...