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Morning Light is a documentary film that chronicles the training and competition of the youngest crew to participate in the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race aboard the TP52 class sailing yacht, Morning Light. Directed by Mari Muri and executive produced by Roy E. Disney, the film captures the formation of the sailing team, which consisted of 15 young sailors aged between 18 and 23. The crew underwent six months of training in preparation for the race, which took place from Los Angeles to Honolulu in July 2007.
The film provides an intimate look at the crew's experiences, showcasing their training sessions in Honolulu and the actual race that lasted ten days. The documentary features various crew members, including the youngest member, Mark Towill, who was just 18 years old at the time, and the 21-year-old skipper, Jeremy Wilmot. The production involved a rigorous selection process, where 15 sailors were chosen from 30 finalists after extensive trials in Long Beach, California.
Why Watch
- •Follow the youngest crew in Transpac history.
- •See the intense training in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- •Meet Roy E. Disney, a sailing record holder.
Did You Know
•The film features a crew with an average age of 20.3 years.
•Mark Towill was the youngest crew member at just 18 years old.
•Roy E. Disney set the Los Angeles to Honolulu monohull time record in 1999.
•The crew trained for six months before the race, starting in January 2007.
•The race itself lasted ten days, starting on July 15, 2007.
Perfect For
Sailing enthusiastsDocumentary loversYouth sports