The Sailor | Biographical Documentary | Paul Johnson

[@strayamate5162]

This is the blueprint for all documentaries. Let the story tell itself. Perfect!

[@Catch_The_Irishman]

His mechanic friend is a Saint. God bless that man. He is a rare soul in today's world.

[@thriverprivate3383]

Yes and as everyone heralds how “Independent” the Sailor is…many an old woman is left alone to die and not be romanticized and not looked after.

[@ashotofmercury]

​@@thriverprivate3383 not sure how that's relevant in any way. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@scottcampbell9904]

Yes, that mechanic was a Christian and knew God's word. Jesus said, let not your heart be troubled, I have overcome the world. Amen.

[@sailingonabudget]

I don't understand how this film has less than 3k views as of 1/4/24 (american calender). We've talked about it on sailing forums. It's such a great documentary and movie. I have watched it multiple times. I suppose at my age it just really resonates with me. I wish I had done half what Paul has. I'm about to retire and enjoy what life I have left sailing the Caribbean until I no longer can. One of my only "must see" destinations will be Carriacou.

[@z.j.kleinberger9727]

Stash Movies uploded this video orignally.Almost 2m views in the past year.

[@Senorzilchnzero]

It now has 80k. As numbers go higher, the pace picks up. It'll have half a mil soon.

[@joeblow2355]

Could you guide me on how to join some sailing forums? I'm interested in sailing the world. Looking for a partner to help me

[@CaptMylo]

378 k views and climbing. Love this show. Brilliant. Sort of reminds me of me. 😊

[@stevechase7568]

Did you make it to Curaçao friend?

[@jimiandersen6962]

Probably worth mentioning Paul Johnson passed away in 2021. Very nice and wholesome film of both him and the community around him.

[@przemyslawbrzuchalski]

Rest In Peace Mr Paul ❤ may our Lord let you sail on his heavenly seas on the grandest vessel you deserve ! 🇵🇱

[@Lucy.K.Diamond]

R.I.P. Sir ❤

[@juliagregory5696]

rip you ole salty

[@kenhiett5266]

This film was about the people who helped this alcoholic.

[@scottcampbell9904]

Paul was an example of what happens when someone lives completely selfishly. You become a miserable wretch. Unfortunately without Jesus Christ, Paul is probably in hell now. I believe the mechanic was a Christian and witnessed to Paul. I hope he got saved.

[@memyselfandi9365]

I have to honestly say that this is one of the best films I ever saw, it is a tribute to all us old dogs nearing the end..

[@ragamuffinthepollywog]

I'm lost for words. This is one of those documentaries that capture the heart of all drifters. Hauntingly mesmerizing and yet there is a part of Paul Erling Johnson in all of us. He lived and died by his rules, a free man.

[@Mrbooboo1972]

He surely did. I myself have recently or more recently again have questioned my own existence and where do I truly belong...?? I feel lost but I am not adrift.

[@Indianianite]

From one documentary filmmaker to another, this film was incredible. I’ve watched hundreds of docs both short and long form but this one takes the cake. Seriously, I enjoyed every minute of this and hope to see more from this crew. The metaphorical message with the grocery store and Tyrell plaza development and also the shots of the new sailboats in the mangroves were such a beautiful depiction of the old world Paul lived in slowly slipping away to history. Overall a truly beautiful piece of art/film. Thanks for making this exist.

[@mettlee7538]

Yeah totally ,you should

[@TVBasil]

Exactly. The juxtapositions are subtle but powerful.

[@herbsHA]

Finally, a real documentary. No script, just as life happens. Great camera work, filmed non-intrusively. Unlike Hollywood, where everyone seemed to have gone to the same film academy.

[@TheRealDealfromMikeL]

Herbsha you nailed it

[@apexkilla]

How do you know if it was scripted or not? Or intrusive or not? What other documentaries have you watched that were scripted and intrusive?

[@2fishes-q5h]

I'm watching because of your comment... kudos fellow voyager.

[@McDonaldsRich]

@@apexkilla lots of documentary films seem totally forced, herbsHA has a pretty good point here.

[@tonyvdwesthuizen4088]

@apexkilla i have worked on plenty wildlife documentary films and but i can assure you . There are scripts involved . And it can be intrusive . Jon the less . This is amazing raw filmmaking

[@thors-hammer1]

Not only is this a beautiful documentary and story but also beautifully shot. Congrats!

[@neiljoy8465]

Big respect to the Dominican man whom assisted Paul before, during and after the hurricane.A noble man indeed🫡

[@voornaam3191]

Yes, agree. Seen this video before, this engine repair man was a good one. We don't want you to end on the beach. Old engine repair men always have that calm. Like, no, what you need is just replacing that head gasket, and when it is open, I will check your valves. A new engine? What for? If that were better, he'd suggest a new engine. Do you see here, how important a reliable engine is, to get you to safety?

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

I’ve realized there is no right or wrong way to live. I went the opposite, wife of 30 years , two great kids. And recently my wife just woke up and decided she doesn’t want this life anymore. Not the kids , not the world we built , nothing. So you can do it all right and end up alone. It really is a roll of the dice. At least he doesn’t have to resent people who ruined it for him.

[@awesomeandre1757]

Damn, historically speaking Bathsheba did the same thing to Uriah with King David but her husband was killed in that scandal. 😢

[@jeffstuart9811]

Thanks for your honest words. Hard but honest. I think the only way you can move forward is by seizing this life changing event as an opportunity. Looks like Paul took everything as an opportunity even when some of his could be viewed as less than desirable by others. I think Paul would have wanted you to keep going and stronger than ever! Good luck!

[@thargor6750]

Women are unpredictable at best

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

Sorry to hear that bro. Get in counseling if you feel you need it. You will land on your feet. 💯

[@Alicedoesart]

Oh my man, there are always signs. Always.

[@maxnikolenko2302]

"I HAVE TERRIFFIED MYSELF FOR YEARS"....Best line ever for a self made man

[@ariawashburn6043]

My dad was friends with him back in the 70s. He sailed the world for 25 years and has got the best stories and he’s the best story teller as well. He just turned 80 and is still healthy, mentally and fit. (besides the multiple skin cancers he’s had cut out from being in the sun all those years) if anyone should have a doc made about them it’s my dad. I would like to do that. I have recorded many of his sea stories without him knowing when I just ask him to tell me new ones bc he doesn’t like talking to a camera. He’s happy that I have done that. One day I will publish them and hopefully get him to tell them on camera.

[@SlipperyFPV]

Please record his memoirs. It's definitely worthy of a documentary, I'm sure millions would be fascinated by his stories and the characters he's met.

[@dancastillo27]

@@SlipperyFPV Oh yes! What a good idea!

[@melaniehettinger454]

He is an alcoholic and I find this all sad. But yes, great documentary!!!

[@NinjaMagoo2]

Please do! We need to document these stories. I wasn't a sailor, but I feel like I've experienced a lot in life. When I tell some of my stories, oftentimes, it takes years for the kids or girlfriends to believe me. Because, especially this day and age; shoot, even in my day while my friends and I were out running the streets after school, most of our peers were inside watching TV and eating, or playing Nintendo, lol. These days, it's rare to see kids outside experiencing life! So it's hard for them to believe that I've broken into all the abandoned factories in my hometown. They're all million dollar condos now. I've driven around the country more times than I can remember, starting before Olive Garden, and Applebee's ran all the regional mom and pop restaurants out of business. Or sneaking out, (Like I said, we ran our streets. They had a label for us, " Latchkey kids"), and taking the bus down to Boston on a Sunday when we were about 10 years old. We'd go to the Rathskeller, the Rat. For the Sunday Matinee. 12 punk rock bands for $6! Sneaking up behind the older kids and slamming down their beers at their elbows. PS- Sorry guys, I know someone reading this remembers being at the Rat on a Sunday in the 1980s. And they swear they only took one drink out of their beer. But for some reason, it was empty. Sorry, man. Thanks for the beer. I really needed it!

[@rustygold598]

I sure hope I'm there for that!! Give me a shout when you post it Aria!! lol

[@albertlabos8400]

My memory has been stirred and I now recall him telling me that he had a daughter who at that time was a teenager. And he told me how sad he was because his daughter accompanied him on a voyage which was cut short when they made a landfall to stock up on provisions and water and the girl's mother intervened and took his daughter away and that was the reason for him being in the Azores. He polished off all my bottles of Cognac. I did not begrudge him. He was an educated man and very interesting to talk to. He recounted to me his boatbuilding ventures and his disappointments with people, very sad overall; but always a gentleman.

[@jagermantm2017]

I came across this documentary while browsing randomly on KZbin. Frankly, I was going to watch it for a few seconds, but its melancholic atmosphere encouraged me to watch it. It is a documentary like Nuri Bilge Ceylan and Zeki Demirkubuz films. It progresses slowly and you have plenty of time to think while watching it. A person actually questions what they are and why they were born. Even though a person spends their entire life exploring the world, they still have to leave this world, leaving behind countless emotions, places, and times they have not seen or known. This is a subject that needs to be thought about a lot. Greetings to everyone from Turkey.

[@stephon4661]

Superb footage of a man haunted by his obsession of sailing and boats. I not only felt as if I was there during some of the lonely times on the boat, but I could also feel the pain and misery of which Paul could not escape. THUMBS UP ALLLLL DAY!👍👍👍

[@globalroamer1900]

This will go down as one of the all time great documentaries.........it is poignant, candid, sublime, beautifully shot and everything that Hollywood is not..

[@sammydavis5415]

Yeah right it's almost a copy and paste of every bit of the Movie 'All is lost' except the main story. So yeah you right it's not the same like you mentioned.

[@agent010972]

What a lovely little film very sad at the end with all the pictures of this mans life, I read he passed away in June of 2021 at 83 what a life the gentleman had.

[@georgegrader9038]

Adored the man, loved this amazing film.

[@TOXPRO_official]

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[@MrAfdasdfa]

This is possibly the most heart wrenching thing that the algo has ever fed me. Riveting stuff from the producers. 10/10

[@JomaUnabia]

This documentary makes me feel hopeful and sad. He live a beautiful life, chasing his passion and dream. The whole film is perfectly done, very beautiful story and cinematography. Congratulations to the people who made this especially Paul Johnson, he may sails free now around the world.

[@Moe-lt2nh]

One of the best documentary

[@albertlabos8400]

What a charming man he was - I met him in 2013 or 14 in the Azores. We were tied up to a sea wall in Terceira in tandem and we became friends. But I detected in him a need to roam the seas, possessed of a kind of supressed restlessness that was palpable, though he was fundamentally sociable and enjoyed a drink. Then one morning without warning he left harbour and went off a little distance and anchored in a patch of good holding ground of volcanic sand. I well remember his boat because it had tiller steering and had a long bowsprit. It was a yawl, I think, not sure. We thought he would come ashore in his dinghy and my wife prepared some food to invite him to come again to eat something as I was concerned he just consumed liquid. We were in the galley and I went on deck with the intention of launching my rubber boat to go and fetch him but to my surprise he had set sail and was far away. I called him on VHF but there was no response. I think his intended next landfall was Portugal. But I never heard of him or saw him again.

[@CDW98]

My heart absolutely shattered as he was watching the family on the neighboring boat.

[@chryseluna1648]

I’m the type of person who would have invited him over. The women in Paul’s life could have lived part time on land and part time in ocean, there’s no need to completely walk away never to return.

[@blakeytv]

He could have gone on land if he wanted. Why the onus on the other? He made his bed and now he has to lay on it.

[@melaniehettinger454]

The regret….

[@andymaciver1760]

Ahhh...we all seem to die alone don't we?

[@rickball6264]

No all the opportunities to stay free​@@melaniehettinger454

[@hopemanley4358]

Good luck to you traveler's. I will be with you in spirit.

[@Big_Blue_Eyeland]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithm just nails it solid! Living on a sleepy island myself like the coming tide this documentary my life.

[@CemKumru-ue5lt]

John seemed deeper than the Ocean, lost in deep thoughts. I could see the old boat in his eyes. He was getting ready for the end journey.

[@neiljoy8465]

Beautifully done! The man feels the pains of living in a lonely world, having experienced love, lust and adventure and then before you know it, you find yourself shipwrecked

[@zekethaplumber]

must be great to live where everyone is smiling, happy and enjoying simple work and company.

[@marie-pierremaingon6171]

Beautiful, poignant film. I was sad for him till all the photographs of his life rolled by with all the joy and adventures he had lived. I also loved his art work, so glad the filmmakers included those! So many people were there to help him when he needed help, that's the gift of the sailing community ! Wonderful film!

[@dustigregory3367]

This left me with a yearning in my soul

[@toms7671]

The cinematography is absolutely fantastic in this and the audio track is even better. When Johnson and Andrew are sat at the bar talking you can hear the abience of the chatter and the music in the background - fantastic

[@mikekentz6079]

I must say that is one of the best directed, shot and edited documentaries I've ever seen. Sail on Paul! I'm right behind you.

[@JaywalkingTheWorld]

I'm sure Paul has lots of stories to tell, but sadly this documentary didn't give us any. We didn't hear any of his wonderful stories. It looks pretty, but was sadly lacking.

[@cynthiakammann7368]

​@@JaywalkingTheWorldone documentary story cannot do it all. If you're curious enough, stop complaining and take it up on yourself to delve into it more. No silver platter for you.

[@brianbates688]

What a lovely old fella. If only we could all be so simple and minimalistic. Bravo Mr. Johnson.

[@chrishartz2397]

Wonderful…first and foremost..life is about personal freedom…this film depicts that perfectly..

[@chrisbtr7657]

I felt like I was there. That it was just the two of us at sea. Bravo!!!

[@jimmartin1803]

I didn’t think I was gonna live this bloody long…… I hear ya buddy.

[@joeybarrie9778]

thank you to all who helps this man ,you are good people

[@crobar_]

This is my favorite documentary I've ever watched. It is perfection.

[@strictlywrenching]

His art is wild

[@davecopp9356]

This is such a well made documentary. Respect to the producer. Calm and respectful with great inside.

[@timthepilot-c4]

The people there are so kind and helpful. God bless them.

[@jimw7916]

genius cinematography. 2nd time I have watched it. Superb work.

[@sophieso8476]

Le film est magnifique, tellement délicatement filmé, peu de mots, des images bien choisi, et franchement je suis émue d’avoir vu ce film. J’ai l’impression que la vie est une aventure. J’ai moi-même beaucoup voyagé sur Terre sur mer et cette histoire résonne… 1000 mercis pour ce film et ce partage

[@herbsHA]

One of the few individuals living his life according to himself. No religious doctrine, no fanatic patriotism, just an individual.

[@Infantryvet156th]

This is an amazing documentary! This was exactly what I have been hoping to find on here for a long time.

[@davejob630]

A beautiful portrait of a man. Thank you. You captured his spirit so well, I hope he was able to move on ok...

[@williamfrancis234]

I enjoyed every moment of this film. It speaks to my soul as a fellow seafarer.

[@DaveAdams308]

The most amazing man living the most amazing life. Thoroughly enjoyed a very thought provoking montage of his life.

[@jameswilson8289]

stumbled upon this fantastic film when i probably needed it the most. thank you!

[@filestash]

Wow, wow wow! I never like or comment anything but had to make an exception, thank you for publishing this

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

The production quality of this was sublime.

[@pavlepetrovic6846]

Really made my tears go, it punched me in the soul, direckt!!!

[@kapkone]

Wow, masterful documentary

[@johnray8381]

I get an eerie feeling in my chest every time I watch this. I think the feeling comes from a sense that this is the road I was on for many years, this would have been my fate. Alone and disheartened I also longed for a life of solitude to escape all the demons haunting me. I also had a boat I was restoring to live alone on for the remaining days of my life. I had given up any hope of a life filled with love and compassion, kindness and understanding. Tainted by the world we live in I retreated into myself and shut down. Then I met my wife and her daughter. I don’t know if it was divine intervention of just dumb luck but I now have so much inspiration from them both that I struggle to grasp just how I fell into the trap of despair I was stuck in. The balance of my life will be spent reaching out to others such as this poor soul in the hopes that I may share some of the hope that was gifted to me to someone who really needs it as much as I did. I don’t pity him because he chose his path, I just wish I could have spent some time with him as similar souls in the journey of life. Goodbye Paul, I’ll look for you when my time comes.

[@ravicabral2522]

Stunningly brilliant documentary. Thank you for this wonderful work.

[@westlisbon6307]

Dedicated to Paul and all wandering souls. Thank you Wandering Soul

[@prawnstar9213]

Love how the community cares for him.. how could you not love Johnson;) he just wanted a hug.. almost cried just having a hug:(

[@jannolan1201]

Outstanding.. man and production. Hats off.

[@virginiai.3632]

This was extraordinary.

[@ulikethat104]

I woke up two weeks ago and wanted to sail around the world. Tired of my life and the risk I have not taken.Which lead me to watching this. Paul is an incredible person and Incredible people live incredibly. Maybe one day I will get my one way ticket to freedom but for now I really appreciate the connections the relationships and the people that contribute to my life. Even though I am not an incredible person, I do have people in my life that are.

[@melaniehettinger454]

Paul abandoned meaningful people in his life….in the end it’s very sad and lonely.

[@chriscusick6890]

​@melaniehettinger454 Well said

[@joeblow2355]

I'd still like to do the world at 42 years old. Looking for a partner to join me in fulfilling this dream, but I don't know where to look. I'd love to chat.

[@peregrinegrace8570]

​@@joeblow2355 Just start sailing, youll meet the right people. The sailing world is full of strange heros and beautiful loners.

[@johnnycrash3270]

Right On Paul Jonson 👍Few Men are so true to themselves You have lived an Adventures Life an Exciting Life. Captain Johnson a very Remarkable MAN 🙏❤

[@bluewaterwomen]

Kama

[@melaniehettinger454]

I would love to see a documentary with his family and ex girlfriends, etc about their thoughts about Paul

[@Ronmt52]

He had an amazing life journey! we should all be thankful for our lives and live with acceptance so while old looking back with no regrets.

[@Redmanfms]

I really hope somebody preserved his effects. Those logbook have beautiful artwork in them.

[@Arfabiscuit]

Fascinating character he lived and died his way good on him

[@Roger_Clarence]

Thank you for making such a most powerful film, it will be revisited most often. I applaude your work, tenfold

[@brucewalker5890]

Thanks for the documentary. I admired Paul Johnson and his Venus designs when I read about him in the 70s. I too dreamed of sailing oceans and designed and built my own vessel which I sailed to the South Pacific but the practical side took over and I considered our children first about which I have no regrets. I always wanted to return to the sea but life kinda got in the way. My book A Passion for Sailing is an anthology of my stories. I am sad that Paul has spent these last years mostly lonely and having regrets about the decisions he made. When you’ve reached the height of crossing an ocean the choice is to do it again (and again as Paul did) or give it away, move on and find something else to do. I wonder how many of those 70s sailing adventurers/vagabonds are still out there?

[@trixwoodz]

Now 72yo, I had the gift of sailing some of the Carribean from 1970-73, in lieu of going to Vietnam. Love this docu. I should write a book about my experiences there, but may not, my end is near...,

[@ariawashburn6043]

My dad, 80 years now. He was good friends w Paul

[@rkstreeter]

​I'm 65 and just starting my adventure on the water..... It's never too late​@@trixwoodz

[@joeblow2355]

I'm still hoping to sail the world and the rest of my days. I'd love to chat and get some advice on this topic!

[@ebrubaranseli1544]

youtube has been recommending it for a long time, I'm glad I watched it tonight. it was a very impressive documentary of a very impressive sailor. may he rest in peace.

[@kaisailor1]

A life so well crafted that it wouldn't let him go. And he designed and created a vessel not only to carry him through it, but one that outlived him. I wish I would have known him. I'm a sailor and boatbuilder myself, but what he accomplished was no less than remarkable. I visited those same islands and bays back in 2011 aboard a cruise ship and all I could think about was returning there on my own boat...still haven't made it back yet. As sad and poignant as the documentary portrays this man. It merely reiterates for me the truth of life's uncertainties and the rewards that come with it. For better or worse, we are the masters of our own destinies.

[@MrCrookedOne]

very well done and really made me think about keeping my eye on the now.

[@X976V3T]

Wonderful in every way - thank you

[@JuanCorujoMachin]

Toda una paradoja de la vida. Su vida y su propia compañía, vivida y disfrutada, se le ve feliz y realizado, toda una vida dedicada a la mar, su casa.

[@sharir.878]

Some people have the Sea in them,...for the rest of us we go to the Sea for relaxation. Beautiful boats and paintings/drawings. Very nice production

[@AlbertA-j4y]

My dad was a successful US surgeon, made lots of money, also lived for himself and for others, loved travelling an drinking and work, but had the same thing to say towards the end, 'didn't think i would live this long,'...life is poetic whether you live it that way and more if you do...

[@dancastillo27]

So many damn questions, lol: 1. How the hell did you manage to get so many candid shots of Paul? You must be a completely different kind of cinematographer - the serene shots from far a way to the intimate scenes of Paul Day Dreaming on the boat - so good. 2. Can we all chip in to get Paul a new engine? 3. Did you guys notice the ball on Paul's side - he's got to get that checked out, lol! 4. Can we give props to that wonderful man who tried to fix Paul's engine (Gus).... what a kind and generous human. 5. I'm so curious about all of Paul's many children, lol but mostly the little blond guy in all his photos. Is it worth trying to get them in touch. It appears he is in so much pain and yearns for reconnect. 6. At around 19:36, Paul discusses with Gus the poor condition of his boats engine - I'm not sure if this was intentional but WOW! What a wonderful symbolism for Paul and what's happening in his life. Could it be that his boat's engine is a sort of metaphor for Paul's own physical heart? Much like an engine with way too many hours, His heart's long journey is nearing it's end :( What a beautifully done documentary. Thank you so much for making this film.

[@dead_clownx4697]

He passed away

[@dancastillo27]

Oh man. 😢​@dead_clownx4697

[@ximono]

Paul died shortly after this film was released, still living aboard his boat in Carriacou

[@13thbiosphere]

Died at the age of 83 pretty good going. this documentary is a sad tribute quite a powerful meditation..... Half a bottle of rum is equal to two bottles of red wine quite excessive in terms of alcohol content. I think he. had enough of life quite a decent age

[@Manu-ix7jw]

Life changing piece, great work

[@chilloften]

I love this so much, to bits. I can do understand his love of that water and boat and sea life, and just being, with that. And also his contemplations on relationships, and children. And I just love him for it. He missed his children, yet they do grow up and get their own lives, and perhaps on the other side of a country. And yes we all want that one true love, thru thick and thin, but I’ve found that to be very rare. Anyway, I found it on Prime and typed it in here on YT to read others comments on it. Because honestly, I can’t get this film out of my head. I was so moved, even by the kind radio voices warning of the weather to come. I just want to be in that easy, gentle, kind place. Or on a boat with nature all around me.

[@Lucy.K.Diamond]

A true Waterman ❤ Excellent Documentary. I wished to have the honor to meet this extraordinary man. R.I.P. Sir ❤

[@liya9159]

wow, what a true soul he was. I am sure he was happy with his life unlike many of us.

[@stevechase7568]

It is not by chance that this octogenarian awakened this night to find this film playing towards the end on my Chromebook. It captures my heart.

[@murrat]

I watched this twice now. There are a few old guys like him still out there. I spent some time anchored solo on my sailboat in that same sleepy bay. One night was enough.

[@chilloften]

Why, why was one night enough?

[@murrat]

@@chilloften Too sleepy for me. Headed for Grenada after one night.

[@chilloften]

@@murrat Sounds heavenly, enjoy.

[@Jackspratcouldeatnofat]

​@@chilloften I would say the loneliness.

[@workshop0225]

...beautifully done....

[@diecastjungle]

Couldn't help but think of some lines from the Jimmy Buffett song "He went to Paris"🧡🙏 Now he lives in the islands, fishes the pilin's And drinks his green label each day Writing his memoirs, losing his hearing But he don't care what most people say Through 86 years of perpetual motion If he likes you he'll smile, then he'll say "Jimmy, some of it's magic, some of it's tragic But I had a good life all the way" Sail on sailors😎

[@rayvelasco2059]

Most Excellent ¿ The production of this documentary was over the top. Very talented people. What a life ¿

[@4tarakirk]

Who wants to live on the water with me? Just need a boat is all. Such a beautifully done film.

[@millstb]

i've got a boat...

[@Toby-h3q]

G'day Tommy ,my name Toby . Left UK in 1981went to Australia,then New Zealand. My mum's an ardent supporter of you , you are definitely hero #1 I agree 💯 with her too! Wish you all the best in your endeavours.thankyou very Much for standing up and speaking out!

[@wordupwisdom]

To live or not to live, that is the question. Im glad we all answer that question in our own unique ways. ❤ bless the free and the adventure. Choosing the road less travelled is a hard but rewarding endeavour. Thank you for a beautiful documentary of a beautiful man. He says he is not sure if he was a terrible person. Id say anyone that thinks that is not terrible at all.

[@2dasea]

Thank you AA

[@c.h9604]

R.I.P the legend sailor

[@andreflavell3453]

to the young beautiful intelligent people that made this documentary. you are more than creative. i have watched many times . i to live alone on a yacht with my dog . adversity builds courage and strength and humanity

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

He didn't seem to have many meaningful relationships, but he was fortunate to benefit from the kindness of those around him. It was sad seeing his alcoholism only add to his melancholy. I took this as a life lesson to place a deep importance on relationships. Most of us will truly desire to be surrounded by friends and family in our last days. Rest up, sailor. 🙏

[@autonomousindividual7780]

Most, but not all. Relationships don't always strengthen you. In society today they coerce you to accept a way of life and thinking that is becoming increasingly sick. They tell you not to drive yourself crazy if you don't want to participate.

[@blakeytv]

This guy followed his own star, has a trail of abandoned relationships and children, drowns himself in substances, and yet still has the gall to not think of himself as selfish. If he just owned his merciless independence I’d have more respect for him. You can’t have it both ways.

[@tarkansualp7671]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@flightographist]

Wow, fine work. Reminds me of a Malick film.

[@johnweber6867]

It’s sad to see it but deep down I feel like he’s a lonely alcoholic you see him getting all mad at them helping him move his boat then goes down chugs a glass of vodka while shaking and then calms down. I’ve been there and it’s a horrible existence.

[@christopher7466]

This video changed my life ... I was traveling across SE Asia as a butterfly ... leaping from girl and adventure to the next girl and next adventure ... Then one slow and rainy day I watched this documentary ... This documentary reminded me of where we all wind up and caused me to look at the world and my aging in a different way ... When I met the most amazing girl in Cambodia I was so much more aware of my eventual vulnerabilities and what I do not want to end up like I realized the pointlessness of my ways and settled down with her. I have now bought a home in Cambodia and my amazing wife and I have a child on the way ... While certainly I may see something different that other viewers it helped me realize how important loyal companionship can be when you consider the quality of our life as we age ... I do not want to be a solo elderly man staring out of the porthole of an old broken down sailboat ... I want to live until the day I die ... Thank you for making this documentary ...

[@jonathanbuyno9461]

Being solo is a free thing. Most men are afraid of it. Good luck to you.

[@enterBJ40]

I think the documentary came to you just in the right moment. Having the life this sailor had is like glorifying war in the sense that is romanticized and put under the lens of a great adventure or a brave honest decision. Who knows why you had that epiphany moment that rainy day watching this video but certainly it drove you to make a serious reflection on your life style . The outcome of that rainy day couldn't be better I believe. Wish you happiness and have a long life.

[@Chillllllbruh]

Cringe

[@rickball6264]

We all eventually no matter who or what or why, end up dying alone

[@langdonowen161]

What a Legend this guy is!

[@pho3nix-]

Ah yes I've been meaning to see this, thanks for the upload!

[@silentlatif]

What a great movie! Its more of an Artfilm actually. Too good.