This film documents the revival of interest in Cornish luggers with their iconic canvas sails.

Members of Mounts Bay Luggers Association recount their experience in the rebuild of the Happy Return. Barnabus, Ripple, and Dolly Pentreath also feature.

The staggering voyage of The Mystery in 1854 is described.

Finally we experience first-hand the difficulties involved in sailing aboard a lugger at the Mousehole Sea Salt and Sail event.