Anchored Out: Evicted at Sea | The New Yorker Documentary

The documentary, directed by Katie Bernstein and Clara Mokri, follows San Francisco's vibrant liveaboards as their boats are targeted by a wealthy community who want them gone-revealing the dark underbelly of class conflict in California.
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[@lancet.346]

Nothing infuriates a politician quite like a free human.

[@PeonSanders911]

Free human , aka BUM

[@macawism]

The American dream

[@lancet.346]

@Yzma Reta 👍🏽

[@AN-vs5pb]

@@PeonSanders911 I guess they bother you too

[@barbarabobbyscott1560]

We need The Kingdom!

[@teresaferrer4748]

I got so close to being homeless.... 2 or 3 events can push you into homelessness.

[@drrichardpaul]

I event can push you into homelessness. If not for the truck I drive, I would be homeless.

[@gantz4u]

Yeah like not being about to afford Homeowners taxes in retirement. Soylent green is people.

[@jessicaspears3713]

You're so right! I live one day at a time. As if I live by God's manna!

[@bobgillis1137]

I was once homeless. Its not the end of the world. They are not homeless if they are living on a boat. Just discriminated against.

[@joshuapowell114]

@@drrichardpaul same, and im a trucker too.

[@4zena]

Bless those young people for helping the seniors. They have not been corrupted by commercialism and narcissism that has destroyed our sense of civil society, decency and community.

[@TK-vk3vz]

Long live anchored outs! I was one at pillar point harbor. Paid rent for 11 years in my 55' motor sailor . Then spent another 10 years on anchor there.. great memories ,met amazing people..I had live bands and neighbors brought pot luck dinners for our dock parties..including the former harbor master who endorsed me for my charter license ( However there was a big sweep done by new authority there.. very unfriendly assistant master (A) hole. Needless to say..my old but beautiful boat were confiscated ,as well as many others.. all destroyed on the Beach.

[@truthwesee1889]

Ah man, that's so sad! Imagine all the beautiful boats destroyed :(

[@leebatt7964]

When I was a kid I used to dream of living on a boat like these people do. As an adult I never had the courage to do it. I admire these folks.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

You admire junkies and the mentally ill?

[@kyddshine]

Me too. Then I came to SF bay. At least here it would be no fun.

[@stacylarge5636]

Same wanna make a go of it ..?

[@420WEED69]

Shut up

[@Scratchync]

Lee, same here!!! My father always used to say he wanted a house boat. Now I understand why !! I would Love to live that life.

[@Tasty4339]

Excellent documentary. Thanks to all who made it. They don't want any of us to be free.

[@nwfnd]

true

[@HUNDREDACREWOOD.]

@Yzma Reta Speaking for yourself regarding your own comment...

[@HUNDREDACREWOOD.]

@Yzma Reta Wrong... don't flatter yourself, you pretentious douche...

[@johanconradie2120]

the bastards are kinder to the seals than to HUMAN BEINGS!!!

[@FlyingElbow]

homeless encampments are good for society because the PeOpLe ArE fReE

[@stevetuna2350]

I'm 36years old and I'm not at all financially inclined, that being said I too are about to start living my life in a similar way to these people. As Americans we should be able to live the way we feel free,happy, and to live well enough to at least survive. The way these humans are living aren't hurting anyone, they're just trying to LIVE... It's a shame and unconstitutional for them to be getting harassed the way they are. It's infuriating what this country has become and even more so where it's heading. Open your eyes people. If not for me or even them but for yourselves.✌️

[@David53D]

True, if one works and purchases their own body of water.

[@arthurb8436]

@@David53D why does it seem that the idea of non-ownership (or simply sharing) is something you're so opposed to?? there's no such thing as ownership of land, water, air, etc... we needn't come up with this absurd rules that we then force others to live by

[@AerialEscape]

No... No we should not. The last thing we need in America is more idiots like you living on the side of the road or someone's backyard because they want to be "free". We already have a homeless crisis, lets not add to it with more filth!

[@thatsmyhoodiepal]

This is heartbreaking and infuriating. The government is creating yet another homeless problem that doesn’t need to be.

[@randymctavish3728]

It's hilarious the same people complaining were lobbying for decades for gov't expansion throughout the mid twentieth century. My how times change.

[@sailingbluewater359]

yes

[@icewallflatearth1158]

The real problem is the goons with guns that do their bidding.. This kinda war must be fought on the front lines.

[@monacojerry]

It’s not about the politicians. It’s about the rich people who own the politicians.

[@jamescoleman446]

The HOMELESS create the homeless problem.

[@jbrice60]

Crushing those boats with no plan on what to do with those people isn't wise. People who have little and think that little is being taken are dangerous.

[@767engineer]

It warmed my heart as they destroyed their boat. Love seeing the losers of society getting their life crushed. Hahahaha.

[@solosailorsv8065]

Interesting point. The history of the original "Buccaneers" was caused by the Spanish navy wipping out thier hunting island

[@brianr8581]

As they should be....

[@lisahertel2415]

What boats were crushed? I saw none

[@YowzaBowzaWowza]

@@lisahertel24158:01

[@fixitright9709]

I was out anchored in the Intercoastal Waterway in Florida and we had access to the marina nearby, literally $50 a month and we had access to full facilities and that $50 was per vessel, they had a pump station that was literally about $10 to clear the tank out maybe once every two months.. concessions could be made for these people but it's exactly what they don't want, they just want them gone...

[@clarenceoveur778]

The difference is all those houses on the hill in Sausalito have appreciated to $2-10 million over the past decade. The old Sausalito community has long gone. In their place are entitled tech CEO's. Money doesn't make anyone nicer.

[@redtops5160]

$50 a month for access to full facilities? That seems like a great deal. Ability to have a clean bathroom. Access to water and pump out station. I guess there is no marina that wants to cater to these folks......these guys want it free. No free lunches unfortunately. I can see both sides. A private marina just can't give away services because you don't want to pay the Man. That area in Sausalito apparently is very exclusive even by Bay area standards.

[@rotelfan2000]

the difference is these folks want to live in San Francisco. the reason they dont go elsewhere that has the facilities is it isn't in a "desirable" place with beautiful weather..slab city is a thing too......they can built a dwelling and live there no? not everyone wants people living like this as a part of their community.

[@fixitright9709]

@@rotelfan2000 there wasn't a problem with this in this country until the rich folks showed up destroying our wetlands and waterfronts, they buy a mcmansion and think they own everything in sight, that's the reason these boaters are like this, they are a product of the society...

[@AndyGeesGarage]

@@rotelfan2000 point is the people on the boats have been there long before Sausalito real estate sky rocketed and the millionaires moved in.

[@Sailingintoinfinity]

I passed thru here and anchored here. Was given the run around by the local “authorities” that I had 72 hours. That’s sometimes not nearly enough time to do provisioning, laundry, mail, etc - not to mention possible repairs and just flat out recoup after an ocean passage. I’m afraid it’s getting more restricted for cruisers

[@gmy33]

Indeed if you have money you just go to harbour and more for weeks .. so yes its about .... money

[@radicalgreek99]

@@gmy33 yes it's absolutely about the money

[@clinttrost5743]

It’s the same thing happens on land to with people who live in vehicles or rv’s

[@bigdog2618]

@@clinttrost5743 ...If current government could they would round up all the Soo called "homeless undesirable, less fortunate mentally ill and drugged out people" and do away with them so as not to weaker society any farther..

[@whatskraken9229]

We were anchored out there for a while. Miss that place and the amazing anchor outs! Glad to see Einstein is doing well still. Special place there.

[@mothphotocollective2754]

All politics aside, this is a really well-made documentary. Kudos to all those involved.

[@elvatosquatcho]

All politics should always be put aside and kept private....we're all ppl just trying to make it.

[@douglasmacomber2277]

HAHA right. Just pay like normal people and you wouldn't have to worry about your boat. Thing is none are sea worthy so crush them!! Safty first

[@minabharati7434]

​@Yzma Reta4 rotors Beautiful chori two re i3

[@taxthesocialist2602]

@@elvatosquatcho Except for leftists. They are a danger to society.

[@TheHopetown]

@Yzma Reta Triggered again a princess.

[@stevenbartolini]

“I wish them the best “. The government guy says with a straight face.

[@user-vz8pb2fk5d]

I thought the same thing... How can you wish them the best when your job has been taking away the little that they have left.

[@mboyer68]

He said "I wish them the best" regarding their possible substance abuse and mental health challenges. Do you honestly believe he didn't mean that?

[@gfimadcat]

"I wish them the best. But not in my backyard. Preferably somewhere else. Out of my sight. Not my problem." - that's what that looked like to me.

[@halleyevans1980]

It is absolutely disgusting how people in poverty are being treated. What a way to kick someone when they are down. They are not in your store front or outside your doorstep and even if they were do something RIGHT for them. Do what you would want done for you!!! Have we all forgot the golden rule? Treat people how you would like to be treated!!!

[@Futures62]

Imagine the outcry is they were anything but white people

[@murphysdad2]

It's about slavery. Keep people on uncle Sam's plantation and you control them. Interesting how the politicians are flooding our country with illegals and this is part of people paying the price. Housing has gotten stupid expensive and this was an alternative. Now the politicians are paying homage to their contributors at the expense of the people wanting to be free. The official said it's about safety. Most of the boats are unoperative. We spend billions in the Ukraine. Giving billions to illegals but no help for citizens. One question, how does a 6 year congressman, AOC become worth 29 mil in 6 years? Graft and corruption rampant but no one to help a citizen. Our politicians suck d***.

[@gottahavegoalsset]

Yes and now the interest rates just hit 8% in oct 23. This is crazy. Poor people have nochance anymore.

[@davidmiller4594]

I was a live aboard for years. It cost me twice as much to live on my boat that if I rented a studio apt. I loved the whole marina/harbor community. Some real genuine people.

[@johnharris5173]

How? I’m planning on doing this to save money

[@davidmiller4594]

@johnharris5173 Live aboard fees are very expensive. That is if you can find a marina that has one available. They limit the amount of live aboard slips leased out. Maintenance. It's very expensive to maintain a decent sized boat that's comfortable to live on. I owned a 41 foot sailboat, which is big enough, but the cost of owning a boat that big isn't economical. If you wanted to, a smaller boat like a Catalina 30 would be OK. It's quite small, but the Catalina 30 does offer enough room for 1 or maybe a couple to live on, but not comfortably. If you really want to go economically, getting a boat that doesn't have an inboard engine is the best economical way to go. A 24 footer, or something around that, with an outboard, will be very cramped, but it is doable as a live aboard. The bottom line is, if you plan to live on a boat, you're going to have sacrifices. Either financial and/or in comfort. I told a lot of people over the years that "my boat isn't a place a sleep that I also get to sail." The reality is, "It's a sailboat that I also can sleep in." Prioritizing the idea that it Is a boat and not an apartment really helps with the psychological part of sacrificing the amenities of live aboard life. You must Love your boat.

[@TropicTrdr]

@@johnharris5173 probably due to keeping the maintenance up.

[@cindydurrwachter8453]

Your boat was more expensive?

[@bthornstrom]

Good little doc. Both sides have valid points. Inoperable vessels are capable of causing lots of damage. People have a right to live free. Why can't they find some common ground? Maybe make a special mooring for anchor outs so they can live in peace.

[@solosailorsv8065]

"People have a right to live free"? If "free" means not paying someone, try it. You'll find some "authority" hounding you anywhere in CA

[@ralphbourke5473]

There are at least 100 other options but to destroy the only thing these people have left as if that wasn't bad enough is criminal at best. Dam, classic case of kick some one when their down!

[@sndspderbytes]

I lived at anchor in a sailboat in California for 8 years no problem had to move it every 72 hours. No big deal.

[@Edwinbraun20]

@@sndspderbytes you are not 70 years old though.

[@JK360noscope]

I mean just add anchors + chain until you can stay put. Don't need to destroy the bottom due to incompetence

[@duaneayers6117]

As a 52 year old American. I see absolutely nothing wrong with these other American's living the way they want to on the water. God Bless Them. 🇺🇸🙏

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

Low carbon footprint.

[@SeattlePioneer]

[@toddpeters9007]

Agreed!!

[@tomricc69]

@@SeattlePioneer A debtor nation always a polarization of rich and poor mostly poor and as time does on the situation grows worse and more and more of the resources are extracted for the creditor nations very simple. A democracy means everyone shares in power and oligarchy means only a few have power and that creates severe trouble eventually a civil war or economic collapse unfortunately

[@TRUTHDrops]

Satan, thinks differently unfortunately. There is light and dark in this world, people that can't see that are completely blind. And this world is on it's last chapter, so evil will increase until all be fulfilled.

[@jbird6048]

Sad..I lived at anchor here on the east coast for 8 years hauled my boat out for a complete refit.. I have no addictions other than salt air and heavy weather sailing, and hot crazy women... but it is true, nothing angers politicians ( and non free men) more than a truly, free man...

[@cddc9310]

After 14 years my boat was taken by a storm. This documentary explains why i didn't buy another boat. I miss living on a boat.

[@dorismccoy8563]

This is so sad. Tears crushing the boat. Justice needed.

[@chuckrobinson599]

I'll bet you right now, that was n your town you have some code, written by your planning and zoning, that has sent classic cars to the junkyard. I had a friend who nearly had his restored, in the back yard of his mother's house, with a privacy fence around it. Somebody reported it, and his mother got the letter. She had it towed for scrap. If it's not licensed and insured, it's junk, and people like you voted for it. A friend got a ticket for a junk car in his driveway. He came out and it had a flat tire, so he drove his other car. His car was licensed and insured, but muh property values.

[@timreed2047]

Agreed,have been trying for a long time to buy a cheap boat,but in my country they are not cheap at all.too see her being broken up like that hurts my soul.oh well maybe in the next life I'll be rich.

[@reaver1317]

most of those boats are in such a state of disrepair there not sea worthy,

[@reaver1317]

@@chuckrobinson599 the otherside to that is people haveing cars rusting in there yard for years and years there going to fix oneday.

[@James_Corner]

This excellent documentary, which delves into an isolate society so painfully well, is a very sad reflection of our society as a whole. It certainly is getting worse, but getting it on film and presented in detail can do nothing but good. Silence is deadly, especially for the most vulnerable. Thank you.

[@ethelperry4529]

I respectfully disagree.

[@christinebuckingham2480]

What's sad about people living how they please? I see it as the great part of our society when people are allowed to live how they choose. I saw no one being forced to live how they live, they are on their own property not harming anyone. The bad part of this is other people trying to tell them they shouldn't live this way. Who are any of us to dictate how another should live?

[@750count]

Until people stop being marginalized and criminalized it will continue The so called good people that want these people gone have absolutely no intention of doing good or actually knowing what is good for people

[@karenatha7890]

If only media on tv and especially local media would show more of these stories with compassion. Local news is 1 minute of news. The rest is weather and ads. I'm suffering terribly in many ways. Search for help has pounded into me that I don't matter.

[@750count]

@@karenatha7890 I understand It can make you feel that way I don't have much to say, except to tell you that you do matter

[@raynic1173]

I have lived "aboard" for almost twenty years. There is truth to both sides of this story.

[@typhsonvalenti1319]

I was given a boat and I've been living on it three years so far, I don't bother anyone and neither do my two staffies , this is the last stand of freedom.

[@tufty54]

We have a similar problem on the UK canals. So sad to see these communities being bullied and pulled apart like this.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

While they pollute the bay with their trash and cigarette butts

[@chuckrobinson599]

I've not seen any canal boat videos, that was a collection of crackheads. Maybe I'm missing something.

[@fredsmith9236]

@@Unknown_Ooh As if bays all around North America aren't being polluted by urban populations. Rivers are used as sewers and flow into the oceans.

[@arcare001]

@@Unknown_Ooh It's not boat people that have created the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

[@weefyman]

@@Unknown_Ooh Useless eater, commie tech parasite.

[@mountainmandale1587]

I have lived on the hook several times in my life, and it is nothing short of wonderful!

[@chuckrobinson599]

We're you living on the hook, or in a hobo jungle on the water? I thought this was going to be about liveaboards, it's been about Slab City, on a bay.

[@situated4]

Get a job.

[@marcycat]

In the 60's Sausalito was full of creative boats. The challenges people out there have and the fact they are being made homeless is not a seperate issue. Pushing them out perpetuates their existing challenges.

[@karync.6707]

You are right. Your reply made me think.. I have a feeling it's mostly about Aesthetics and the wealthy people don't like to see these boats they classify as eyesores. I bet if they were all really cu te, and maybe actually creative to the point of being tourist attractions, like they used to be, they would not have a problem. Maybe some kind of boat beautification project could be organized with volunteers. Just an idea :-)

[@psocretes8183]

This is happening all over Europe too. In England some people live on narrow boats on the canal system. However moorings are few and far between and they are not supossed to moor on the canals for more than a couple of weeks. They should then move-on.

[@blackbird5634]

''Life issues'' are not separate issues. How can this guy think that?,,,,oh that's right he's getting PAID to NOT think of those as interlocking considerations. His paycheck DEMANDS that he NOT think of those issues as part of a person's life choices.

[@mccannsdetailpaint]

I lived on Richardson Bay as an Anchor Out for 4 years, what a beautiful experience it was, I’ll always cherish those memories😎🌅🙏

[@dabprod]

Good on you.

[@situated4]

Loser.

[@iddddaduncan]

What did you do with your sewage?

[@johnnyk7476]

"If we're souls before we're born, I'll see you back then." That is one of the most beautiful sentences I read in a long time.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Its happening everywhere in the world no wonder I went off grid remote rural eight years ago great explanation indeed thank you for taking me on this journey

[@bluezinnia847]

Stunning documentary. God Bless those people for keeping up their courage & life on the water.

[@FlyingElbow]

homeless encampments are good for society because the PeOpLe ArE fReE

[@richarddemp2413]

I've heard of Hobo's on the rails, but never Hobo's on the water.

[@grapentine739]

@@richarddemp2413 This is America this is one big nation of hurting people who have been raped as children or suffered other serious abuse and have mental problems because of it. It's hard to survive in this ruthless complicated country. There are a lot of fascist predators

[@badsolja1]

They have no other choice

[@clarkewi]

I was an anchor out in Half Moon Bay for 12 years. An amazing community.

[@nickcoppard5335]

America, land of the free ?

[@clarkewi]

@@nickcoppard5335 Free to starve.

[@situated4]

Nothing to be proud of. Get yourself together and contribute.

[@badmonkey2222]

People aren't bothering anybody except the rich people and the politicians, can't just let alone and let somebody live their life out in peace. I admire these people I wish I had the courage to do it.

[@cropcircle5693]

Grandfather the existing people and boats into protection and enforce the newer laws on new arrivals. Provide services accordingly to the community as is, not how you would like it to be. See, problem solved. Just be decent to people This is a prime example of one portion of a community refusing to accept another portion of the community. Beautifully made Documentary!

[@fredread9216]

So sad. And no real solution for anyone. It’s lose lose. I can plainly see both sides of this story. I am a Sailor, licensed Captain and US Sailing instructor. My wife and I lived aboard and anchored out most of the time for decades traveling much of the world. But we were on sound well found vessels, 99% of the time fully capable of voyaging. We are also very sympathetic to these peoples plight. We have help found and operate a non-profit to help down and out people in our area, costal NC. I taught sailing throughout SFO bay including Richardsons bay for years. I know the area and the no win situation there and just can’t think of any answer to this problem. And sadly yes, the wealthy almost always get their way. And there probably will be expensive mooring put out.

[@victoryhill1]

Sounds like a worthy non profit. Would like to contribute as I am also in NC. and a former Bay Area resident, (definite fair weather, stay in the bay sailor though:). Can you point me to it?

[@kimjongmill4445]

I can easily think of many possible solutions better than this. Such as a quarterly/annual inspection and or "round the buoy" test. Many marinas and mooring zones already implement such solutions around the world. It gives incentive for us boat owners to keep our boats functional and and makes the Anchorage a safer place. What they are doing at Richardson Bay is clearly being funded by some snobs who think they own the water. There are many more elegant solutions than this.

[@ehlava]

why not just grandfather in the last of the holdouts and let them go away by attrition?

[@fredread9216]

@@ehlava OK. That is one solution.

[@kimjongmill4445]

@@ehlava because it's more than just these hold outs. Free anchorage has historically been a given right for the Mariner and this eviction is threatening that notion in favor of restriction of agency to benefit the rich. It's not a good trend. It's a huge threat to people like me who currently live legally on a boat. Who knows when my anchorage will suddenly change the law. It's an attack on a legitimate way of life thousands of years old. To us mariners it's like saying we're not allowed sit down on the grass during a long hike.

[@ryanprovost4517]

These people are trying to stay out of tent cities like skid row and that's exactly where the man wants to send them to

[@jackasschicken5922]

There's nothing more deadly than an intellectual who knows what's best for you.

[@geneappeal]

It's a similar situation in Vancouver BC. You're allowed 2 weeks in False Creek, a sheltered anchorage. After that you have to be gone for 2 weeks which means anchoring out in the exposed English Bay before you can return. Every time there is a westerly storm some of these boats will end up on the beach. On one occasion there were 15 boats on the beach. Some were alright, others smashed to pieces. At one point in the film the harbour master states that the socio-economic reasons are not related to this campaign. They are in fact the main reason. In this city in a very short period of time the price of housing has put a lot of people in a dire situation - do you sink or do you live afloat.

[@NB.867.]

People these days are completely heartless. There’s nothing wrong with these people living the way they do. They are more FREE living life like they do. Just cause people have lots of money doesn’t give them the right to have these people thrown off there boats and left to die. Keep it rocking Einstein. God bless you and the rest of you on the water!

[@firstlast5681]

It's all part of the Takeover plan, they will not leave us in peace and we will own nothing if their plans are allowed to be completed

[@ananda_miaoyin]

They are just jealous as they sold their souls years ago. Live free. Die free.

[@averayugen8462]

I always harbored a secret wish to be out there too

[@shaggybreeks]

Well, there is an issue with sanitation, but good grief, why don't they recognize that these are human beings, who are trying to live peacefully, so why not make a little effort to *accomodate* them, instead of bullying them? It would probably be a lot cheaper to invest in some public amenities, than to treat them like vermin. How cold and ugly and cruel!

[@arcatacompany1272]

It is basically illegal to stand sit sleep anywhere in public, it is illegal to live off grid,all humans must live connected to the grid according to code enforcement, the ocean and the wilderness on your land is the last homestead,, and is illegal

[@ydarbnhoj]

‘Some people might be disappointed’ and ‘I wish them the best’ … euphemisms for destroying people’s lives, what a terrible shame …

[@WisamSafi1978]

The “push aside” hand gesture he made says it all

[@rebel_kell_1723]

he resigned right after this was filmed. You could tell he was a good guy and couldn’t do it anymore

[@ydarbnhoj]

@@rebel_kell_1723 well thats good to know. He didn’t seem malevolent, just a guy with an unfortunate job to do … I imagine the millionaires up on the hill in Sauce will continue to bully those folks though until they get them gone for good. I hope that it never happens, but …

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@rebel_kell_1723 He wanted you to think that he was a good guy...

[@TheLampini]

The way he was FAR more concerned about money than actual living people told me all I need to know…

[@sailinghopes3943]

I can understand the “unsafe boat” argument but the 72 hr limit is ridiculous. 72 hrs is intended to remove people. If you really wanted to test whether a boat is dangerous you could put a 14 day limit. That means they’d have to pick up anchor, move somewhere else and move back proving they are seaworthy. The short limit is intended to punish the “undesirable” boats. Ugh 😑

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

This is disgusting and the government needs to leave these free human beings alone!!!!!!! Cheers

[@dianediane1148]

Amazing resilience. Kia Kaha to this tough community. Stay strong

[@barbarabobbyscott1560]

We need The Kingdom!

[@kiwiwifi]

Kiwi Diane!

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

Beautiful, well-made. Heartbreaking. What a marvelous way to live. And the monied fuckers can't leave these free souls alone. I wish all the anchor-outs peace and good fortune. Live long and prosper.

[@jadedmonk7001]

🖖

[@scottcates]

I spent a month tied up on a sailboat on the Sausalito docks in 2018 and I really enjoyed seeing the houseboats and anchor out community.

[@johnwright291]

Reminds me very much of my situation living in a very small motorhome in Tacoma Washington. I park in non residential areas that are not near any businesses. All my garbage and waste is disposed of properly. Im 66 years old and used to own a tug and barge operation that literally paid millions in taxes. A series of calamities put it in bankruptcy and I made the mistake of taking the option to not pay into social security. I live on 1000 dollars a month. Not near enough for an apartment. I am constantly shuffled around by the police. I have no peace in my life.

[@David53D]

Move to Mexico where $1000 will allow you to save half.

[@sashanealand8315]

Bulgaria and Eastern Europe better living

[@jeromebreeding3302]

It's always the same story for the homeless(or unhoused, if you prefer), tear down their camps, and sweep them under the rug. If you don't conform, your an embarrassment to the powers that be.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

CalTrans clearing out a homeless camp WELL OFF the freeway south of Sacramento, while I hit the SAME POTHOLE going down the INterstate 5 that I hit in my Ford Falcon,.....in 1969. CalTrans spent something like 3.5 million and the encampment was in no where land. Who Cares?? Drop a few dumpsters and keep it clean. That 3 plus million would have bought a lot of basic support.

[@lostpony4885]

How dare you not pay rent mortgage or property taxes

[@hullpros7380]

Great documentary. If the boat floats, it’s able to be operational. No questions about that! Maybe more attention needs to be considering taking a close LOOK into the marina’s in the area. I am sure they get overlooked as to what REALLY goes on there. Think about it. Thanks!

[@biggoomba2066]

Well done! The contrast of sadness and despair in such a serene environment, eye opening. You can feel how peacefully these people could live in if just permitted to live their lives in this "Free America".

[@RichardWiazardry]

the same thing is happening to people who live in rv's. getting kicked out of forests

[@brianjansen3103]

I got kicked out of an rv campground because I stayed in a tent, never owed a dollar, never bothered anyone. Some people just need someone to look down on.

[@RichardWiazardry]

@@brianjansen3103 almost 100,000 acres closed around sedona arizona to camping, because of rv's and campers trashing the desert. you aren't allowed to live on your own land for more then 30 days a year and no rv's it's the criminalization of living

[@albertawheat6832]

@@RichardWiazardry Buy an RV and hard pressed to use it now.

[@barbaraheed3509]

I actually felt pain in my chest when I saw there boats getting crushed. And here I thought we live in a free country. Boy was I wrong. How do they sleep at night. Shame Shame Shame.

[@blairwilliams136]

Freedom isn't free...

[@mrlaw711]

When and where did you arrive at the conclusion that you were in a free country? Seriously.

[@teresahiggs4896]

Oh we haven’t lived in a free society for decades. Maybe not since before WW2

[@triciamcmillan9846]

Me too! I found myself gasping in horror and clutching my chest. They should provide cheap shore facilities and a community workshop so they can live with dignity and maintain their vessels.

[@iplaydthis]

I live in the USA although I was born and raised in Europe. As a kid, I always dreamed of living in the US..now, not so much anymore. And not in Europe either or probably anywhere else. And its all because of stupid rules and regulations invented for the rich with no care in the world for others... its disgusting. People are disgusting (some of us)

[@jamesart9]

The trouble is, that we do not value our own indigenous traditions and cultures, but will pass laws, fund and fight for those of others.

[@olivierbolton8683]

Peace and Love for my seafaring family

[@pppantz]

I cannot understand how limiting people's freedom is "public service". The Man.

[@regularguy8771]

Nothing more Dangerous then someone with nothing to lose.this ends badly.

[@halleyevans1980]

I love how he tries to portray that the tax payers suffer because of these harmless people. While our leaders were caught going on luxury vacations while we were in lockdowns during covid. There has been elected leaders using our tax dollars for private jets and luxury vacations and would have continued to do so if they were not caught. This has happened so much its astounding. It is time to use our tax dollars on things that are desperately needed, like housing, rehabs, elderly care, mental health etc!!! He wishes people who are struggling "the best" while he takes there only safety net away. DO BETTER!

[@deffjaytron]

Listening to the harbour master justify his role in this situation is just painful. Such blatant dehumanization and for what? Improving water views for the affluent?

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

I agree Jeff, I was thinking the same thing. How could he live with himself?

[@Majorhavoktv]

That Harbor maater is a complete prick. Hey jerk California is a state not some exclusive country club for the rich!!

[@billg7205]

State and federal workers often will sell their soul to the devil, for a job.

[@cathyjay2569]

Wouldn’t it be nice if he sided with the boat people?! Even better if he moved out there with them. I wish I could!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Beware of any official who wants to "help" you

[@comfishman9002]

Never seen anybody paddle a boat quite like that

[@jimksa67]

yeah she has style! She is the salt with the pepper if you push her lol

[@calcrappie8507]

Maybe the oars are too long for the boat to row normal.

[@albertawheat6832]

@@jimksa67 😂🤣😁

[@willeel3750]

Rowing with oars and paddling with paddles. She was speed rowing.

[@chantalrochon3566]

That was an eye opening film, sooooo well made. Thank you for this video. Bravo!

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

Class warfare. Its how the masses are controlled. All they need is for someone a majority to give them authority and authority will do the most hernias things. What a person individually can do to another, should never be able to be done under the authority of the state. Its just immoral. “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.”― Voltaire

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Excellent documentation, I support those "anchoring out". 🌊☀️🌊

[@dabprod]

I love these people. For God's sake......let them be. I guess they aren't dying off fast enough for the rich people on the hill. Shame on the local authorities for bending to the desires of the wealthy at the expense of the down an out. Well done documentary.

[@montesa9136]

@dabrod - do you think the local authorities should bend the desires down & out at the expense of wealthy?

[@MeatPuppet1962]

An earthquake would be good to shake all those houses on the hill into the sea. Restore California to its natural state .....the way it was 2000 years ago.

[@selah71]

@@montesa9136 The wealthy would be just fine.

[@toddpeters9007]

Yep

[@divedive9715]

@@montesa9136 absolutely

[@robertbrouillette6767]

I lived on a boat part time in the L A harbor area. It gets cold at night and it wasn’t fun. I love my old house back here in the eastern part of the country.

[@David-xd3hw]

Glad to hear the harbour master recovered enough humanity to quit his job. Possibly the most positive element of the film.

[@russelbrown6275]

Having their proper stolen and purposely destroyed should result in felony charges for the individual doing it.

[@shultsy100]

Kim ... Gawwwdammit. I hope she's doing okay. This whole thing is hard. There is a truly bittersweet moment in the beginning when the viewer is exposed to just a fleeting glimpse of 'the golden age of the houseboat' and a nostalgic moment of sights and smells I remember as a child of those days.

[@CR-ud5qj]

This is only an issue, due to the mass amount of wealthy people on the surrounding shores. If a boat is registered, with taxes paid, those boats should be left alone...

[@daveg4963]

Yeah they probably aren't though. And if dudes boat was wrecked in a storm it wasn't seaworthy. Tax payers covered the cost of the wreck.

[@elvatosquatcho]

@@daveg4963 probably means you're assuming...don't. Are they bothering you?

[@daveg4963]

@@elvatosquatcho so why didn't insurance cover the cost of dudes wreck? He had to just get a free boat instead. Estás feo.

[@elvatosquatcho]

@@daveg4963 tu madre

[@MMAallday67]

I'm sorry but these folks can't lay claim to certain areas. They're not paying taxes. No respect for authority and threatening harbor masters is not good. No difference than homeless folks on the street.

[@josephbernstein6896]

I want to say thank you for your support with your positive energy

[@shawnrowe7749]

As he said “Everyone got a right to be free and be somewhere.”

[@cathyjay2569]

What a crying shame! Just leave these people alone! They aren’t messing up anyone’s back yard, peeing on their bushes, camping on their impeccably manicured lawns or swimming in their pools! This country treats those with meager incomes like criminals. Almost all our ancestors, just two generations removed, were subsistence living. They grew and raised their food. They had gardens and chickens, cows and pigs. They pooped in a hole in the ground covered by a shack. They bathed in a giant tub by the fireplace or oil stove. They warmed the water in pans on the stove or over the fire. They were the backbone of America! And so are these folks! LEAVE THEM ALONE! My God, have a little compassion! We have become a country of hate and division. Shame on all of them!

[@dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

They also died at extremely younger rates. Disease, spousal abuse, child abuse, hunger, violence. All were common. And the fact is, these people are looking for someone else to provide a place for them to buy groceries, to provide clean water, a place to dump trash and bathroom waste. They are in no way living sustainably or low impact. It seems noble and glamorous when you skip half the story. We all need to contribute to have a functioning society. That being said, a system for making sure vessels are up to code and manageable seems like a good plan. These boats were inoperable. That means, at some point down the line, someone is paying to deal with them. These people are just bums. Them being on the water doesn't make them that much different than the squatters in the park. Dude was literally panhandling cigarettes on the water, the lady was illegally using another squatters foodstamps, the one guy was hoarding boats like so many tent people we see on land, and he also was verbally abusive and threatening to the authorities. I didn't see a truly good neighbor in the bunch. Just a bunch of entitled opportunists claiming victimhood because they can't, or won't figure out how to be a contributing part of society.

[@SuperChriscunningham]

I’m also a boater . To see the harbor master hassle these people with lame excuses is disgraceful . Leave the be.

[@montesa9136]

@Chris Cunningham - So we should let these people simply take over our waters the same way they are taking over our land? They have no regard for safety, rules, cleanliness, or the environment. It's pure Anarchy, no different than living in the jungle ...... BTW - what education level do you have?

[@MartinUToob]

There's this "Masterplan" and some entity wants the Richardson Bay cleared of all the people living on the water by 2026 according to the documentary. So, this "interest" is exerting political clout (that usually signifies a lot of "greasy" money being spread around). Usually, it's some kind of "development" (like maybe, fill the bay in and build a strip mall. Put in a McDonald's. Something "everybody" can relate to). One guy mentioned some kind of billionaires yacht anchorage. Whatever. It's some scheme to get rich. (Hey look! Somebody made something creative or found something beautiful. Let's f*** it up. I can be the next "Shkreli". Like there aren't a million harbors in the Bay Area.)

[@montesa9136]

@@MartinUToob @MartinUToob - Everyone wants the bay area cleaned up! Who wouldn't? These people illegally living in these Derelict boats, have no regard for rules,regulations, safety, & are damaging the environment & creating a Hellish Mess, everywhere they go. It's pure Anarchy, no different than living in the jungle. We have worked hard to be a civilized society, why would we want it destroyed? Put them on an Island in the Arctic if they refuse to follow societal norms, but don't let them drag hard working peoples lifestyle & environment into the gutter

[@akseakayaker]

These people are a priceless community, a true heritage to be celebrated and preserved

[@mrlaw711]

This "harbor dude" has a tough job being a sanctioned enforcer for the state. I'm rather surprised that he thinks he's a economist, doctor, police officer, sociologist, drug counselor, psychiatrist, and seems to know what everyone must feel and think. Some day, he will want to be more like the folks he paid to harass.

[@bernardlash4169]

There is a cure for people who enforce unjust laws. You wont like it.

[@johnodonohoe7602]

Thanks for this insight into something i knew nothing about! California is messed up and these people deserve to be left alone !

[@jasonmillner6416]

As a have (have vs have not) and someone who owns several properties and multiple boats; these people are doing nothing wrong. No one owns the water. They have a right to live somewhere and if you kick them out of the bay your just forcing them closer to your house anyway. Leave them be for crying out loud

[@ebayerr]

Jason Millner: “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal loaves of bread”. Anatole France - 1894 "The Red Lily"

[@SeattlePioneer]

Government controls and regulates the water. Don't like the way they are doing that? Elect someone else. There are millions of square miles of Pacific Ocean where no one will care if they float around. Go there. They are attracted to a few square miles where people DO care. Tough.

[@STScott-qo4pw]

@@ebayerr how broad-minded of the law.

[@ebayerr]

@@STScott-qo4pw : Indeed

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

That was very well done. I am glad they were fighting the man.

[@paddlefaster]

Great documentary. It's sad that government thinks it owns the floor of the ocean.

[@reaver1317]

12 miles out and they cant bother you. but these boats worild not survive out there.

[@solosailorsv8065]

Even if a boat is bluewater capable and good looking, people worship houses in California and hate anyone not coveting 'real estate'. Poverty aside, anchoring with no fees really upsets lubbers and the laws demonstate the Hate in writing and actions

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

If the law doesn't kill ya, the cigarettes will

[@JK360noscope]

They're voting themselves more money

[@drrichardpaul]

I mean, I’ve seen homeless people all over the country get decimated because of people’s greed. It’s not just a California issue. I saw a man get 200 years in prison in Florida for simply sleeping on the beach and fighting cops attempting to arrest him for sleeping on the beach. These American laws and judicial precedence needs eliminated abs revamped entirely.

[@four-x-trading5606]

People hate everyone who don't have money it's Satan's world and his minions

[@jshowers01]

Tennessee about to make camping on public land a felony is similar. Pretty mask off. They just want slaves in prison. I will never understand how these issues are not more widely cared about.

[@pdvision2194]

I was out there and I am glad I took my boat to Napa and sold it before they had an opportunity to crush it.

[@michaelleonard4826]

I like how those in authority try to justify their blind authoritarian behavior instead of being committed to one's beliefs

[@kristinab1078]

The harbormaster discussed how many of the boats are not seaworthy, putting themselves and other boaters at risk. He had a valid point and was doing what the community asked him to do. This was not his decision. It's always easy to point at the "little guy" as the cause. It's more of societal issue in which those who "have not" are pushed to the very margins.

[@davidhowick3665]

Well done for the documentary. I have lived aboard in San Francisco’s while restoring a classic yacht and can attest to the improper treatment of these peaceful live aboard.it is pure greed on the part of the landlubbers and the harbourmaster. The issue begins with the insurance companies, many boats can’t get insurance as they need a survey or maintainence done in a haulout yard, but the haulout yards won’t haul them out as they don’t have insurance…then there is the pre conception they are losers…however many rich people spend their summer holidays on yachts …. Perhaps the locals in Sam Francisco have forgotten it was the fishermen and mariners who laid the foundation of this city… so they should be left in peace , The best thing the harbourmaster could do is in the space they crush the boats , allow the boats that need maintainence to go there to get maintained , this would be a win for all and create a better community life for all people there .

[@Schnipah]

That lady really needs a lesson on rowing.

[@motoboli00]

WOW... Still going on. Was there in the early 90's. They kicked us all off the Pier for rich folks. Moved around to Vallejo and point Richmond til state of CA decided that was it. Sad about Diane and Larry. Lots of great artists gone.

[@debboyea9567]

Which one was Larry?

[@chuckrobinson599]

@@debboyea9567 he was the dead husband of the old lady in the house boat.

[@LilyGazou]

I remember those days. People can be so creative when they have time and space to breathe.

[@situated4]

You need to get a job.

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

@@situated4 You need to shut up.

[@Tom-xv5rk]

"I'm almost homeless, so I'm getting a degree in music."😆

[@gracealsh1970]

The water is free. We have a right to free anchorage I live in NC and I stand with these guys

[@FISHBREATHH]

it struck me when the harbor master said he had been in public service for 20 years. How do you define public service.

[@skindianu]

He meant public slavery...

[@wyzolma99]

Sounds like quite a wanker.

[@yottiechick]

yeah me too. What an asswipe he is.

[@cornishhh]

A lot of harbourmasters are ex Navy.

[@1320fastback]

It is sad how the state of California has failed these people and tens of thousands of more homeless.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

they fail themselves with drugs and alcohol and refuseable of mental health services.

[@douglashoward9616]

The state is at war with its people. It helps power companies burn whole town's.

[@SeattlePioneer]

I'll bet you have distressed homeless and disabled people in your area. They may not be living on boats, which apparently have a romantic appeal to you. They probably live in dilapidated RVs on tents on the street. What are you doing to help THEM? I'll bet you could double up on bedrooms, sacrifice your living room and such and provide housing for several disabled and homeless people. So, how 'bout it? Are you just flapping your mouth or do you actually want to DO something to help people?

[@fondonteven8241]

Mostly monied transplants re-writing what the W Coast lifestyle is. SCREW R.B.R.A. -& all the trumpy fux who believe God's creations are theirs to re-configure, own & command.

[@user-mx9tu9xd1b]

@@SeattlePioneer I’m paying 13% taxes in California. I can barely afford to eat. My government here re the ones who are supposed to do something about it. 13 %. And your saying what are we doing? Unfortunately my vote here only counts for one.

[@hotttt28]

It's a hard job .thank you for your empathy !

[@BoondockBertoOverland]

One of the best indie films I've ever watched! Thanks for sharing & creating this film! Fair sails my friends! Let them be on their boats & homes!

[@updownstate]

The New Yorker puts out quality journalism.

[@Jedi_Pimp]

You can trust your government ask any native American.

[@NaserAlzaben7]

Thank you Joe Rogan for suggesting this incredible documentary🙏

[@stepnew7170]

Joe Rogan is also how I found out about this documentary. Very well made and very interesting.

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

lol.

[@stonehorn4641]

What episode was that?

[@xiangyusi3160]

Sincere realization is more emergent than you confuss

[@RoadrashS2K]

Everyone should bring their boat there! People need to stand up to this

[@BigPoppieSeed]

I lived off the hook for five years. Everything on my vessel worked and if or when it broke....I fixed it. If your boat is unsafe, doesn't run, hasn't had the thru-hulls maintained, no working toilet/flushed out monthly, ect...you are a hazard to yourself, others and others property. In Florida it's a county by county thing so the laws are always different. I eventually got off of the water and a large part of it was the folks (about 50 percent) that had derelict boats, no $, no resources.... it gets really old really quick especially when your a nice guy who cares about people and is there to help. I mean where do you draw the line and say "no"....so I just exited the scene.

[@necrokittie2291]

i'm considering living on a sailboat and that is one of my bigger worries... i like helping people but there is a limit i can do before me doing so harms me. i think, maybe doing so but being nomadic might be the solution. if the people around me are taking advantage of me too much, i should just move on.

[@BigPoppieSeed]

@@necrokittie2291 are you going to name your vessel "dead kittie"? My 31' Seafarer Yawl is named "still trippin" in homage of her maker Bill Tripp Jr. (9.4 Knott hull speed) That's her in my post picture. Good luck living off the hook if you do. It's not for the feeble minded, lamo's or thoes with no skill set in navigation, mechanical ability and of course, common sense.

[@willmorton8254]

I lived at anchor for 12 years on my boat, it was the best time in my life, but you are not allowed to anchor any were for more than 72 hours every were you go, they started getting rid of the anchorages after drug users started living in the anchorages in un sea worthy boats and started trashing the area, so the government closed down all the free anchoring areas, unfortunately a few bad apples ruins it for the good ones

[@MrMadbrowncow]

The bad apples are the ones hiding behind religion and privilege so these people self medication for and existence of holier than thou guilt control dynamics.

[@kimieann1975]

Did you just keep moving to avoid that?

[@iddddaduncan]

What do you do with your sewage? I don't boat but just curious.

[@catherinem7066]

This was beautiful! I love being reminded of how different life can be. Such a perfect soundtrack too!

[@mjcooke2sailingmostly]

There's room in this world for everyone.