A documentary film exploring the life of sailing legend Buddy Melges He won Olympic medals and world championships. But sailing’s biggest prize eluded him, the America’s Cup. Follow Buddy’s extraordinary journey as seen through unprecedented access to over 200 hours of archival footage and interviews with the icons of sailing.
Join us for a special Q&A with Dave Perry (in person), Dawn Riley (in person) and Brian Porter (via zoom).
DAVE PERRY (from Pequot Yacht Club)
National Sailing Hall of Fame, Match Racing National Champion, Olympic
Rules Advisor, Recipient of US Sailing's Highest Honor, Nathaneal
Herreshoff Award.
DAWN RILEY
National Sailing Hall of Fame, America's Cup Team Captain, Watch
Captain on MAIDEN in the Whitbread Round The World Race, Executive
Director Oakcliff Sailing Center.
BRIAN PORTER (Via Zoom)
Melges 24 World Champion and nine-time National Champion, 2013 Rolex
Yachtsman of the Year.
1/2 of the proceeds to benefit St. Vincent's Foundation Directed By: Mark Honer/ Distributed by: Quicklier Film Partners/ Genre: Documentary/ Runtime: 1hr 25mins