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Wind, Tide & Oar

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Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analog film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation. Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history. Using a 1960s hand-wound camera, Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, upended by the invention of mechanized power. 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.

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 05/08/2025
4/5
It's filmed with a wonderful attention to detail in glorious locations, and each moment is accompanied by fascinating observations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Huw Wahl

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Huw Wahl

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Huw Wahl

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Synopsis Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analog film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation. Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history. Using a 1960s hand-wound camera, Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, upended by the invention of mechanized power. 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.
Director
Huw Wahl
Producer
Huw Wahl
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 24m