Spanning the decade from Mike Plant’s arrival in professional offshore sailing in the mid 1980’s, Coyote: The Mike Plant Story follows Plant’s daring spirit as he challenges both Mother Nature -around the world alone on a sailboat – and French dominance in the sport. Chronically underfunded and undermanned, Plant’s thirst for adventure and fearless belief in his dreams drive him to become an American hero of the sea. His wild blue eyes and boyish good looks make it hard to consider Plant’s life before competitive sailing included a solo trek of South America, an escape from Interpol on a drug trafficking charge and time behind bars in a Portuguese prison. Yet, these exploits and others reveal the type of restless soul capable of conquering the world’s oceans alone. Despite all that he accomplishes in sailing, Plant’s heart is never satisfied. His final creation, Coyote, a radically designed vessel built on the edge of speed and safety, symbolizes Plant’s course in life: running before the wind, always with an eye to the sea.
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I worked with Mike on Airco. This film was moving and yet brought back great memories of Mike and Helen and that time in Rhode Island. Mike was the real deal ,no doubt, and after all these years my wife has an Airco jacket hanging in the closet and I have a post card he sent me from Sydney. Thank you for a wonderful movie Tom and thanks to all who worked on this. You accurately captured Mikes uniquely adventurous spirit . Good to see you Helen and, very belatedly, condolences on the loss of this memorable man.
Mike and Theresa
Mike plant brother you are my mentor I’m going to name my boat oceancowboy as I see myself with the same path to follow in thanks JAMES Moseley
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Saw this film at Twin Cities Film Festival and just watched it again. What an incredible story. I can’t imagine the shear thrill, anxiety, isolation, adrenaline, exhaustion, hope, and in the end despair of those who choose to circumnavigate the globe. Mike Plant was a modern day American pioneer. Well done Tom Simmons! Congrats to you, your film crew and everyone else that helped. I can’t wait to hear the reaction of others, particularly my children, extended family, and friends along both USA coasts.
all i get is a black screen