Record Passage to MoBay: Jamaica's Blue Water Challenge

Date1961 – 1988

Can Descriptions'A profile of the 811-mile Miami to Montego Bay Race, from 1961 through 1988. In detailing this important ocean race the program focuses on 'Windward Passage' (the '73 Maxi that set a racing record still unbroken in 1988). Included are ocean racing scenes, interviews, and an overview of the destination, Jamaica. In addition the program outlines the development of competitive sailing on the high seas. 'This program is the first developed entirely at Mystic Seaport...the historic clips and the 1971 race footage are treasures assets of the Museum's Film & Video Archives.' ONSITE REFERENCE ONLY.