PANACEA
On the midcoast of Maine, two brothers embark on a personal project: rebuilding and sailing their father’s 28ft wooden sailboat, Panacea, that he bought decades ago.
As each piece of the boat comes together, this project will document the heritage of wooden boat building found along Maine’s coast. From shipwrights, to sailmakers, to stewards, this story is about preserving a craft, honoring knowledge passed between generations, and hopefully building a boat that actually sails.
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Tony Finacaro
A master shipwright and a modern day pirate. Tony grew up on the South Shore and has spent the last 65 years working on wooden boats. As a mentor to Simon, his knowledge and guidance will fuel the film and the boat build.
Simon Spear
Simon grew up sailing in Boothbay Harbor and owned his own small boats throughout the years. He has worked as deck hands on sailboats in Alaska and Maine (with some short stints as delivery crew on a variety of yachts).
Nat Wilson
Legendary canvas 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 the voice of the next generation, inheriting Nat’s sail loft and stewarding his traditional sailmaking techniques.
