A sailor who died when his boat capsized in the Moray Firth is being honoured at a Glasgow art show.
Frank Whyte was cruising off Findhorn Bay when a “violent” blast of wind overturned his yacht last month.
The 69-year-old grew up in the coastal village, and was known for his passion for sailing and boatbuilding.
He oversaw the creation of the Findhorn Coastal Rowing Club’s St Ayle’s skiff last year, where he came into contact with art student Sophia Sheppard.
Ms Sheppard, a communication design student at the Glasgow School of Art, made him the focal point of a film she was producing about the traditional practice.
The short documentary, entitled With the Rising Tide, is now being viewed by hundreds at the school’s annual degree show.
Mr Whyte died just 10 days before Ms Sheppard was due to finish the film, which she said made completing the project “very hard”.
The artist is distraught that Mr Whyte will never see the finished work, and has dedicated the documentary to him.
She said: “Mr Whyte’s tragic death made it poignantly clear how important he was to my project.
“He naturally encapsulated all the themes I was researching, about the essence of community and connections between people and sea.
“The shock and devastation of his death made finishing the film very hard, but dedicating this work to Frank is a small gesture that I hope honours his memory.”
The short film captures several communities across Scotland as they join forces to create skiffs, and Ms Sheppard filmed some scenes at the Cullen Sea School in March.
The piece centres around individuals who have been involved in various Scottish boatbuilding initiatives, and explores their relationship with the sea.
Its main narrative is structured around Mr Whyte, who Ms Sheppard said she came to know well during filming.
She added: “It was a privilege to get to know him.
“His stories and enthusiasm drove my project, he was always generous with his time and encouragement.”
Mr Whyte died on Saturday, May 21, when his 20ft Drascombe Lugger capsized during a “freak” squall.
