The Spinnaker

From the collection of

East Anglian Film Archive at the University of East Anglia
The East Anglian Film Archive, the UK's first regional film archive, offers a unique record of the East of England's social and cultural history. As part of the University of East Anglia, we continue to lead moving image heritage research and inspire audience participation through community projects and events. Our collections represent a broad range of amateur and professional creativity, from 1896 to the present day.

The Spinnaker


The Spinnaker is the most exciting of all sails! Says Austin Farrar, the legendary boat and sail designer, and maker of this short film. The opening shot shows the billowing curves of the sail against the wind, propelling Farrar's racing yacht, the Zeelust II forward on the water. Scenes follow inside a workshop, to capture the process involved in making the sail. It seems many hands make light work as Farrar is seen kneeling, cutting the spinnaker fabric ready for sewing.


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