We will be filming a documentary during this journey:  “The Healing Power of the Ocean.”  It’s no secret that sailing the ocean saved Captain Brian’s life.  He began to heal through the support of his marina community and connecting to the ocean’s raw power.  Brian just passed the two year mark in his sobriety and finds himself enveloped in a new world, one in which he feels joy for the first time.  This new feeling follows 25 years of severe depression, alcoholism and addiction compounded more recently by the trauma of twice losing his home, his possessions and nearly his life.

​

Some of these struggles were highlighted in ADRIFT, an award winning short documentary Brian directed in 2017 based on his life.  He speaks very openly about his struggles and encourages others to do so as well.  Bringing these struggles to the forefront is imperative.   Internalizing them only leads to further pain and anguish.  It takes action, commitment and support to heal.  Brian committed to change when he saw how drinking nearly destroyed his one joy in life, that of sailing, and began rehab.   He found support from his community, family, friendship and a higher power, all related to sailing the ocean. From the camaraderie and competition of racing to celebrating the holidays with his marina family, there simply is no other life for him to live.   

​

As we embark on this journey, we intend to further develop this community while continuing to tell Brian’s story of recovery and hope.