Restoring The Clearwater

Documentary

For nearly a year the historic sloop ‘Clearwater’ was out of the water, on land, enduring what wooden boats have historically endured forever: Restoration. Onshore near the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek in Kingston, swathed in tarps and protective sheets, the nearly 60-year-old wooden boat was carefully mended and updated. Our OCEANS 8 film crew carefully documented the restoration and the return of the classic ship to the Hudson River. Built under the visionary leadership of musician/activist and Hudson River resident Pete Seeger, the ‘Clearwater’ continues to fulfill the original mission he envisioned, to help educate and share the plight of our local Hudson River environment as it luffs its sails and roams America’s “First River.”

Co-Director | Cinematographer

CREDITS

Directed by Chris Rahm & Devin Pickering
Cinematography by Chris Rahm & Devin Pickering
Produced by Jon Bowermaster
Edited by Devin Pickering

RECOGNITION

Off. Selection Sonoma International Film Festival
Winner Award of Excellence Best Shorts Competition
Winner Award of Excellence Impact Docs
Off. Selection Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

COPYRIGHT © 2025 CHRIS RAHM • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

COPYRIGHT © 2025 CHRIS RAHM • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

COPYRIGHT © 2025 CHRIS RAHM