PANACEA
on The midcoast of Maine, two brothers take on project: rebuilding and sailing their father’s 28ft wooden sailboat, Panacea.
As each piece of the boat comes together, the goal is to document the heritage of wooden boat building found along Maine’s coast. Following shipwrights and sailmakers, this story is aimed at preserving history and honoring knowledge passed between generations.
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CHARACTERS
Tony Finacaro
A master shipwright and a modern day pirate. Tony grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and has spent the last 65 years building iconic classic boats around the world.
Simon Spear
Simon grew up sailing in Boothbay Harbor and owned his own small boats throughout the years. He has worked as crew on sail and motor yachts in along the East and West coasts.
Nat Wilson
Legendary sailmaker, Nat Wilson, has produced sails for some of the world’s premier sailing ships. His sail loft in East Boothbay Maine holds decades of history and knowledge.
Sherman Brewer
Captian “Sherm” Brewer is an example of the next generation, inheriting Nat’s sail loft and stewarding his traditional sailmaking techniques.
