Chasing Bubbles - The Documentary
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- The true story of "the worst sailor to ever sail around the world."
Bubbles sails on! Help Bubbles continue to sail & inspire! To learn more and to donate, visit:
www.chasingbubbles.org/
If not available on your device, see the movie here: vimeo.com/184028703
This is the documentary film about wildman Alex Rust, who at 25, leaves the midwest to become a derelict sailboat captain. With no previous experience, he and his bearded pals dare to circumnavigate the globe in desperate pursuit of a meaningful life. Watch their adventures aboard their 39 foot sailboat fondly named: "Bubbles."
"an honest portrayal..beautifully edited..this is a must see" - Cruising World Magazine
"fuck if you cant" - Sailing Anarchy
"entertaining.. representative of the other end of the spectrum" -Webb Chiles
www.chasingbubbles.org/chasin...
Directed by Topher Cochrane with Alex Rust
Edited by Chris James Thompson and Andrew Swant
Produced by Topher Cochrane and Laurie Adrianopoli
Produced by Ross Gerber - Special thanks to the Rust Family
Bubbles sails on! Help Bubbles continue to sail & inspire! To learn more and to donate, visit:
www.chasingbubbles.org/
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I come back to this video once in a while. Please never remove it. ❤
Same
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
You're coming back because something is calling you. There is a voice but you're not listening to it? Would I be right or wrong here?
Been living on our boat since 2015. Living life to the fullest. I can't lie Alex was my inspiration and continues to inspire me. I just watched this again to kick myself in the butt to leave this marina and get back out on the open ocean. ❤❤❤❤
Hey @Rock_the_Boat, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
I'm actually trying to get out of the marina myself too, no motor or income or crew to be had right now lol. Just a boat and a dream. funny enough im also a captain alex. I wanna do what he did too.
***SPOILERS*** Alex and I met in French Polynesia, 2010. He was like no one else, and everyone loved him. We all did. He was one of those people, the center of everything. When news spread of his passing, it impacted everyone who knew him. 14 months after his death I went to the hotel where he passed, spoke with the hotel manager and heard the tale. It hurts humanity to lose a human being like Alex. We all miss him just being part of our world.
We would talk about our experiences of losing a parent early on. He really did connect openly. Sometimes the party person can have a vapid and vacant interior, but not Alex. He was fun and full of depth, caring, and joy. His joy was pervasive and infected us all. I certainly won't ever forget Alex.
And that shot in Niue or Cook Islands (?) where the wave gets... maybe it's Jim or Alex. Classic Bubbles. To be honest, I was expecting a montage of all Alex's naked-backside-at-the-top-of-the-island pictures. Oh, he had so many of those, arms to the sky, embracing it all. Every time I saw a new one I laughed just like every time I was in his presence. He could make you laugh a world away. Sail on, Captain Alex.
thanks for this Lydia
he was clearly... one of those people. as you know better than I... there really are no words.
peace.
What a tragedy that he passed away in India I've watched bubbles know about 10 Times and I wish he would have just stayed on his boat and kept sailing love this guy
Tragic alright.
The world would be so much a better place if there more Alex's in it.... and it's so cruely diminished by losing him
Awesome.
4 years after watching this I have just bought a 1979 Ranger Yachts Ranger 23 Sloop. Thank you!
How's the sailing going
Hey @jamiejennings7361, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
I WATCHED THIS AND FOUND MYSELF STARING AT A PAUSED SCREEN FOR 30 MINUTES. THIS WILL REALLY MAKE YOU CONTEMPLATE IF YOUR ARE LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST. ALEX YOU HAVE INSPIRED MILLIONS. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. WOW..
Hey @seanziegler2135, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Not everyone has the means to do so
How is this living life to the fullest? Just bouncing around doing dumb things Dumbly
To the editor/producer. You did a wonderful job. Myself, as someone that has done a documentary - I know it's not easy to deal with 100 of hours of shaky cam footage, and piece things together - most people will never know the pain and suffering it takes. (and something like 95% of all docs never get finished.) Hats off to you to sticking with it to the end. You rock. Thanks for telling such a great story. Docs to me....It's really all about letting people walk in another persons shoes for a while, and you pulled that off very well. Thank you. Nice story telling.
thanks George
yea amzing stuff!
GeorgeGraves 100%
who paid you? lol
@@nonspecifically Your mom?
This documentary played a part in completely changing my life (ended up doing vanlife and also sailing 2000km too). It was the only year of my whole life that I actually lived.
Thank you for making it and rest in peace Alex you legend.
He's still alive.
@@sharksport01 What?!? Seriously? How do you know this?
Changed my life as well. I've since bought a sailboat and I plan to sail it first down to Baja California
@@keithlewis410 Stop off at Puerto Escondido if you continue down the coast brother!
@@tubbyrainbow111his spirit
It’s better to burn out than fade away … my dad lived a full life like this … he gave so much to people … what a beautiful human. Fly with the angels … your life made a difference ♥️
Yeah, ok, I'll watch a few minutes of this . . . 1 1/2 hours later and I'm drying my eyes . . . a story of life that draws you in.
you have a heart my friend...
Thanks man
Well said, Jay.
That's just what happened to me..
That is literally what my thoughts were. I see the link on SV Delos page and think to myself hmm I'll give it a minute or two. 1.5 hrs later someones cutting onions and i'm googling Alex Rust because there has to be more...
There's some documentaries that cannot be replicated or are just so meaningful and deep it's hard to come close. This is one of those.
Wow. Thanks Homie.
lmao
With a boat name like bubbles, there is no other. 180° South is a good one too. I remember this because of "Bubbles"
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
I just came across this documentary by chance. Thought I’d watch a few minutes which i did and became hooked. It transports you into another life, careless, daring, exciting, exhilarating, sometimes what could be described as stupid BUT It deliverers an alternative to the mundane and leaves you in floods of tears. Thank you Alex for sharing your life’s adventures with us.
agreed... if your rich you can do some crazy awsome fun sht and make kool videos.
What Russ said. Amazing guy, rest in peace
You put that so well... I totally agree
Hey Russ, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Alex Rust, the only stranger I've ever felt a strong loss in my heart for. I wish so much that he had gotten a chance to generate income from TH-cam, so he might not have felt he had to sell Bubbles and go "home". Indiana wasn't his home, it was only where he was from, it seems his home was on the ocean. Watching the sadness coming out of him while he's answering questions is like a kick in the nuts. Same for his friend near the end when Paunu Aalto said 'Alex is a remarkable example of what you can do with human life' he began to cry and the producer gave him a hug. I cried. Only the good die young.
a life lived. I'm not living a life, just hiding away watching sailing videos and eating yogurt surrounded by a dirty house and dirty dishes and feeling sorry for myself. i hope the psychologist can help me i feel just lost . so, jon, lets wash some dishes.
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
At the end of the documentary is a pencil sketch of Alex. I had to snip it to print out a copy, so I can be inspired by this young man. I am 59 years old and bought my first sail boat. I have no intensions of sailing outside of Galveston Bay. After watching Alex, maybe I'll do something good for others that may never have the chance to sail. God Bless the young people that are chasing their bubbles. Thanks Brady for sharing this link.
Scott Ryan similar for me in NJ
Cool!
Scott Ryan did you do it?
Offer teens and young adults a chance to go out on your boat sailing.. expose them the wonderful world of sailing.
Is the sketch computer generated or did someone on the boat do it ?I would like to know.
I've been watching sailing movies for the past year starting with Delos. I decided I had to get a boat and get out to see the real world and really live. Now a year or so later, I've got a boat, a sailing license and a dream of living another way. Having stumbled early this morning on this movie has just reconfirmed my decision. If I can only experience just a bit of what this wonderful being has lived I will be fulfilled. From one Alex to another, thanks for changing the world one soul at a time.
Congrats! Kudos!
And thank you for sharing your adventures, Alex. You, too, are inspiring others.
YOU CAN DO IT!!! Bring ecstasy and a camera crew if you can afford it....also someone to drive the boat... js lol
If u looking for crew gimme a shout!!
That’s what I like to hear! I think I’m at the beginning stages of the same path.
Touching story. Alex lived a 1000 lives. An inspiration to many.
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
This is the best thing I’ve ever watched on TH-cam.
Isn't it? :D I watched it for the 10th time today. Never met captain Alex, but I love and miss him.
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
@@whirlsnwaves Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Totally agree. If Alex's sailing/meeting locals around the globe had started 2 or 3 years later, Alex most likely would've known that a TH-cam channel could support him, Bubbles, and his adventurous spirit. TH-cam could've given him the ability to keep going. So effing close.
Best documentary I have ever seen about sailing. So personable, relatable, exciting, anxiety, real, happy and a great adventure. I cried, laughed and fell in love with the places they explored and the crew. Thank you for sharing!! Now I will share on Facebook because everyone needs to see this!
I could not put it better ... THanks.
An insult to every working not wealthy person in America...Keep working. No "documentary" for us.
@@nonspecifically and the total disrespect for that boat
Watch better documentaries then
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
omg
outstanding sam clemens
1.0
Although falsely credited....Mark Twain never said that
parlay revival say's that to
because of his inspiration im setting sail 8 months from now
time to hit the seas
@@clatonblade2211 go kick some ass brother
Cast off and leave those land worries behind! How are you getting on?
Goodluck !!!
Beautiful
Man this really hit me. I didn't really know what to expect. I had just been brought here by internet waves because I watched an episode from 10 years ago when Delos and Bubbles crossed paths. I lost alot of friends that pushed it too far. I am in no way trying to compare. This just brought so much inside of me. Snowboarders who died in avalanches that I lost. Surfers getting reefed and smashed up. We all tried to push it. Some times something pushes back. It's the adventure of the risk that we're addicted to but I can only speak for myself. I never knew what happened and just began to re-discover my love of sailing during pandemic times. So, it led me here and I needed to see this doc. Great job! I am really torn up from it; really happy to watch it and really sad as well. God bless his soul! I want to circumnavigate the globe as well.
Zev Silverman Same here. Find Spartan Sailing on FB. He’s just starting to teach anyone willing to subscribe and send him a few bucks. And check out Don McIntyre on FB. He is always cooking up some sailing challenge and keeping ocean sailing exciting. Best wishes mate.
He wasn't pushing it did you even see the end??????????????
I'd try to find real believers in JSS because what's coming is going to persecute truth from off this earth, the evil people taking over and God is testing His creation as days before Noah sailed. The Word is the Ark, you in original essence. Truth is never going to die, but religious people killed him. Computers are able to leverage the fake stuff to the max with A bye.
What episode of Delos is he in?
@@beyondthepeel_ th-cam.com/video/YQWKj31v5GI/w-d-xo.html
This film is one of the best sailing documentaries we have ever seen. You've perfectly captured how a love of sailing can transform a person's life and the lives of those around them. The clips from Alex's travels and the crew's passionate, tear-jerking stories about their many adventures with him will help his legacy live on forever. Thank you so much for sharing Alex's story with the world.
Sperry
lol
Sperry Absolutely! My thoughts, exactly. Btw, coming from y’all, that’s the highest of compliments.
This comment. Why I wear your brand.
This is awesome]
Topher, thumbs up to you and those involved in putting this together and allowing us the opportunity to know Alex's story and a chance to see who he was. The emotion is completely understandable, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, but rest assured that you've honoured him with this film. It's compelling watching and not that I know anything about such things, it should be considered for an independent film award and submitted as such. Good work. Will raise a glass to Alex tonight.
Thanks man
You're most welcome.
I've watched this ten times and I am moved each time. I feel his struggles and can relate to his inner turbulence. His expression of pain seems to be to explore, help people and make everyone feel welcome and special in their own way. Good guy. RIP
Hey @okthennone, Glad to hear the documentary means something to you. In case you'd like to know back in 2023, the Chasing Bubbles Foundation took a leap and bought back ownership of S/V Bubbles, keeping Alex's incredible legacy alive. Despite facing some hard times, including not one, but two Cat5 hurricanes, S/V Bubbles is still standing strong but needed/needs a lot of work. Now, we're reaching out to all of you who've been touched by Alex and Bubbles' journey, asking for your help to bring her back to her former glory. Seriously, every little bit counts! And hey, if you could spread the word about our fundraiser to your friends, it would mean the world to us. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing on with a purpose, shall we? Check out the link here: tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024. Thanks a bunch for your support!
With heaps of gratitude, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
touching documentary, a tear-jerker for sure. He lived 200 years in his young lifespan.
Who in the FFFF would give this a thumbs down!!! I love this!!!
Right now it looks like 11 haters of life have. I hope to never meet those people!!!
I think they might be paid trolls because everyone that sees the vid are seriously thinking about quiting their job and escaping the mainstream rat race and enjoying an adventurous life that has meaning.
Thumbs down probably because Alex didn't use the correct knot somewhere, the yachtties can be a pretty uptight and snobby bunch.
Grey Silverback , I've already done that, couldn't be happier. Anything else is just modified slavery
working towards it myself
Absolutely amazing documentary.
The one quote from one of his friends that I love most was, "He's the smartest idiot I know".
Being back with his father again, he is probably finally at rest with his mind.
I've been in a state of "Shelter in Place" in Minnesota (thanks COVID-19) for over a week and I'd thought I'd come to the end of TH-cam...Boy, was I wrong. This documentary had me hooked from minute one. Amazing Man, amazing adventure, and an amazing story. Thank you!
Be safe all!
Around the 1 hour mark I was getting the feeling that the way died was going to turn out as a suicide. I can definitely identify with the listlessness he went through after the journey concluded, but on a somewhat lesser scale. My final semester in college was spent abroad, and it was a definite high point in my life. Seeing new places, meeting new people, exploring the larger world. Experiences I knew I may never get to do again until many years later, if at all. After that semester ended, I was also done with college, and moved back home, also losing the connection of the friends I had there. The crushing reality of working a desk job in a small upstate New York town after seeing the world was incredibly bleak. For me, it ultimately ended up with a very bad drug addiction. This man touched many more people than I could even dream of. RIP Alex.
U are so right. I built a big boat once, sailed it into the oceans, returned, sold the boat, and walked into an everyday world that would never know of any of these things - things that I could never begin to describe. It produced in me a terrible detachment from the rest of the world - a detachment that still echos in my memory.
me tooooooooooooooooooooooo.
I have put 35000 miles under my keel...leaving again in 6 years...for good...your story inspires me to keep on keeping on....Thank U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Wade do you want company?
Weeeeeeeellllllllllllllllll ? Inquisitive minds want to know
Delos sent me here. When I first saw how long this was, I had a quick thought that it was too long. After watching it for ten minutes found myself sad that it was only as long as it was. This was beautiful. Before I found out he passed, I wanted to contact him and tell him how inspired I was by his story. Sad to hear the news, but am so happy he was able to accomplish what he did. I'm sure he touched so many! Wish there were more like him in the world.
He reminds so much of my late brother who was just like Alex; a dream chaser and sadly also passed away in 2013. This guy was/is a tremendous legend and he took me back to the days i had adventures with my late brother. Just recently, approx 2 months, i have started reading about sailing and enrolled on my day skipper training to chance my dreams. PS: Ad eternum inspiring people to chance their dreams. What a great legacy. Thank you and RIP
I loved times I spent sailing..no plan except waking up & saying well...how’s the wind? Let’s go THAT way! But Alex did that ALL THE WAY. I was just going to watch this for a minute...couldn’t believe how unprepared he was...then just dropped all that concern & judgement and went along with him on his adventure...like his mates did...With an open mind and love of taking up anchor for the next place. Utterly fantastic, tinged with an underlying sadness, figuring it wasn’t going to end well. But in a way it did. We got to know this incredible person, and see the world with him. All..the humanity and acceptance in him....and the love. Thank you! A beautiful movie.💗💕
How, or why are there 42 down votes to this video? Such a great story, great life, good man. See how one good person can change so many others. Life is what you make of the hard times, don't let them get you down; use them to bolster your resolve for your future.
I voted down. I felt compelled to watch it, and I resent the power of some TH-cam videos to have me watch them when I had planned to do something else, something more socially responsible, less self indulgent. Note to self: on the internet, if you are not following your plan, you're following someone else's!
Two years ago I saw a few clips of Alex Rust and his adventure here on TH-cam. I got enspired and started reading books about sailing around the world. I still can't imagine what can be bigger than sailing around your home planet experiencing cultures and meeting all kinds of people. Today Im sitting in front of my computer and a link to this documentary appears.
I am currently 4 months into preparation for my trip around the world which starts next july.
THANK YOU BUBBLES, TANK YOU ALEX RUST !
hell yes Luka. good luck out there sailor!
how'd it go?
@@AntonDeBruin it is 3 years later. A LOT of things happened in between but I never steered away from my goal. In short; I flew to Curacao and sailed all the way north to Nova Scotia as a test to see if I am cut out for the life at sea. I realised this is the best fucking thing I can do with my time here on earth so I tried to buy a sailboat in Canada but ran into some trouble with papers. Went back home, worked for the summer, went to Greece, bought a sailboat, sailed it back home and now I am a year and a half deep into the refit. Unfortunately covid-19 changed my plans and I'll have to wait until next April to start the journey. It's a big project and things never go as planned.
If you are interested you can se a little highlight reel of my first journey across the Caribbean up to Canada you can watch it at www.againstallcurrents.com
@@lukakosem3043 Sounds sick, I also had a trip planned but on land sadly it is also going to be postponed until next year. Safe travels and nice video
@@lukakosem3043 Hope its going well
Great video! What an inspiration!
"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars."...George Jung
You did it!!! Thanks for sharing this journey Alex. Inspirational. Today I will see the world in a new light.
It appears that Alex shared a lifetime of adventure, meeting, greeting, caring and loving into a short space of time. Thanks for sharing this journey and RIP Alex.
Hi Terry, In case you'd like to know back in 2023, the Chasing Bubbles Foundation took a leap and bought back ownership of S/V Bubbles, keeping Alex's incredible legacy alive. Despite facing some hard times, including not one, but two Cat5 hurricanes, S/V Bubbles is still standing strong but needed/needs a lot of work. Now, we're reaching out to all of you who've been touched by Alex and Bubbles' journey, asking for your help to bring her back to her former glory. Seriously, every little bit counts! And hey, if you could spread the word about our fundraiser to your friends, it would mean the world to us. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing on with a purpose, shall we? Check out the link here: tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024. Thanks a bunch for your support!
With heaps of gratitude, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
@@ChasingBubbles Could you send pictures of the current condition of the boat and what needs repairing. I'm sure there will be people like myself to fix the boat for free as Im sure Alex would like to get the boat out as soon as possible and spread the dreams. lets make it happen.
This is the very best documentary I ever seen in my life. I believe that everyone should see this if they have a wondering soul. The ending will surprise you. Alex was a member of his FFA in school.
Bought a sailboat a number of years ago with a good friend, rebuilt the whole thing, had no idea how to sail or even rebuild a boat, figured it out, learned serious lessons at the helm, made a lifetime of stories and we are still sailing our boat to this day. She isn’t pretty, but she cuts through the waves, holds well under sail and she’s ours...and we really know all the in/outs of her too. This story had many similarities. Very much enjoyed it. Thanks and enjoy your adventures out there. Get out and do something fun. Even if you are starting from scratch!
I would rather do this for 5 years and die right after than to live the life I'm living at the moment and die at 75.
Hey, drop me a note. Let's go
Do it.
@@brynna77 I am looking for crew, going to leave when I finish this job about 3 weeks from now
Where are you at the moment?? still need crew?
@@maxjones1633 yes, my plans had to change due to the virus
I found this documentary through SV Delos. I haven't watched a move in so long that hit me with such raw emotion.
It sounds to me like Captain Alex Rust was a giant amongst men.
What a powerful film.
This has permanently changed my life I see so much Beauty in life now
Have been watching sailing channels and crews travel for years. This experience really touches you. The journey is what's important. It's like photography- the camera doesn't matter. It's all about the subject. A remarkable story and editing.
That was the most beautiful documentary I have ever seen. Alex you did change the world..Thank you for showing me. Love Michelle Red in Connecticut.
He can put belgium on his checklist now 😊! He has reached me. Shared it on facebook.Saw it, loved it. Big heart. I saw his struggle, i hope he has found peace now.Bigg loss for the world.My bests for the family
"Big ships get the glorie but small ships make the sailor" He got both!
that was his mission in this life, to go around the world and he is still going.
This is an incredible story and fabulous documentary. My father sailed around the world after being rejected from serving in the Vietnam war due to a bad back. His high school buddy and him spent two years building their own catamaran and sailed down to the southern tip of Mexico. There my father joined a larger sail boat on a voyage around the world. His buddy stayed back due to joining a local village tribe in Mexico..My father says he fell in love with the daughter of the village's chief.. :) His stories of being welcomed with exotic fruit on the bow of their boat when waking up, from villagers and tribesman who had never seen a mainlander, is so very memorable to him. This is the late 1960s.. Having returned home with 10 cents left in his pocket, he had to start over from scratch being that his parents had fallen on hard financial times. He went on to become a very successful entrepreneur, no doubt from the mental strength provided by his journey. His experiences at sea shaped him as a person more than any other event and lives in him to this day at 72 years of age. I know the spirit you have inside you will serve you well in the next journey you decide, regardless of what society deems proper..
this is wonderful, thanks
That was a hell of a journey. Well done to all the filmmakers it's a worthy testament.
Same with long thru hikes! The withdrawals and depression are very real when you’re finished with your hike. It breaks your heart 💔
Wow, probably one of the most powerful documentaries I've ever seen! I'd give anything to be able to go on a life changing experience like this, What a truly inspirational adventure! Definitely feel like my life thus far has been a waste of valuable time.... A quote that comes to mind for me is “The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.”― Lao Tzu. Thank you so much for sharing this story... Rest in peace Alex.
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.”― Lao Tzu. Thanks
Wow! This was a beautiful documentary about a beautiful soul. It was inspiring with a narrative that kept me glued to the screen wondering where they would go next. The revelation at the end was both sad and a reminder that none of us know how much time we have left and that we are capable of doing amazing things with the time we do have. A very moving piece, and a fantastic tribute.
I was looking on a crew website because I would like to have a grand adventure like this. One of the skippers looking for crew mentioned Bubbles and said that is their ethos so I had to come and check it out.
A life well live! My heart aches for the folks who he impacted directly. The young man who served as crew for the longest is probably absolutely devastated still to this day. I wish him all the love in the world and I hope whatever he needs he gets and finds.
What an inspiration he is. You folks that put this together did an amazing job and I thank you. He will continue to change lives! Sending love to you all!
Preston
What website was the crew site
That is a blow your hair back movie. What a story, what a man, what a life, what an adventure. I’m in tears.
Hey @andrewtompkins8184, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Thank you SV Delos for linking & sharing the gift of this story.
Incredible story. The best doc I've seen in a long time.
Alex is my idol. The confusion he felt when he got home kills me. I don't know the first thing about movie making but whoever edited this movie is a genius. It's assembled perfectly. The music, the timing, everything is just incredible. It's so hard to watch the clips of Alex in Indiana with the bleak snow cold background compared to on his boat. In Indiana he's out of breath, out of control, confused, just miserable. Alex, you touched my life, thank you.
Hi @mboyer68, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
For someone who wanted the ocean travel, this is a guy who can't be alone.
This documentary was really well done.
Hey @ebybeehoney, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Amazing movie. I wish I could of done half what he did in his years by the time I was his age. I did do a lot of sailing but nothing more than 500 miles at a time. Everyone that put time into making this movie has honored this young man more than they realize. Thank you so much for sharing and thank you SV Delos for the link.
Crazy gets you places. What an amazing person and an amazing life. I remember seeing the best of bubbles clips on youtube a while back and loved them. Fantastic documentary guys.
Crazy + a pile of cash get you places. He had ops most of us will never have.
@@ZoneTelevision That belief won't get you anywhere, you just defeat your dreams. Sailboats aren't as expensive as you might think. Especially if it's also your home. You can learn usable skills that you can use to get paid while traveling.
neemguy81 yes,
I understand. I know quite a few people in the industry / lifestyle. It's a life choice, lifestyle. I've lived out of my car,' and yes a person doesn't need a whole lot to function. As for boats, like anything else they are maintenance, and unless you plan on living on it, they are an expense that requires a substantial residual income depending where you live. Most coastal areas in the US aren't exactly cheap.
As for this dude. He was in search of something that does not have a geographical location. Unfortunately, it cost him his mental health and eventually his life. There's a fine line between being adventurous and reckless. I'd say he was a tad selfish. Then again, that's something he learned from not having his father around.
You've done your own inspiring wicked. Fair winds and following seas.
Nice.
This just randomly started to play on my TV and I got sucked in immediately. Bravo to all who put this together. Really Amazing! I could listen to your stories all day captain...RIP ⚓️
I love it when he realises sailing adventures alone are deadly boring.... So he does something about it and gets a crew.
I think many people faced with the same tedious journey (myself included) would treat the boringness of it all as a challenge and fight the tedium all the way.... Possibly missing the beauty and poetry of it all
I'm disabled for past eight years and stuck in bed dreaming of sailing to Hawaii from my home port of Los Angles .I grew up in and around the ocean but know very little about sailing .. I live for videos like this to see how it really is out there .cant believe the courage Alex displayed on his journey .was only going to watch a few minutes but got sucked into a mind blowing journey with a great cast of characters . was not expecting it to end like that but super glad the guy lived his life and is never forgot by those he touched .that's how you live forever .would hope to see a follow up video to fill in some blanks ..where is bubbles now ??why dose one of his friends look like he is in jail??what are the crew up to after their journey with Alex ?? and maybe go and talk to some of the people he touched along the way ? my hart goes out to the Rust family and may Alex rest in peace .
Also thanks SV Delos for the link
He has touched so many people we all should strive to be a real like Alex. RIP.
23:17 is that the braidster?
I thought the same thing!
Me too!
23:17 Brady fitting right in!
He ‘s like the raw diamond for all the sailing channels out there. Amazing guy.
Hi @afitlife, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
I love this dude, even tho I never met him. Our paths were similar, And at times, crossed (chronologically, geographically). I too was in Varanasi at the same time.as Alex , and after a log journey, also should’ve died. It’s why I come here again and again to watch his doc, and pay my respects. What a great spirit!
i think yesterday was the 16th time i watched this documentairy since it came out. Still enjoyed it from beginning till end.
When didnthe doccie come out. ..?watching for the first time.
Thankyou Christopher Thompson for editing and sharing this inspirational story. Alex did change the world. ! May all those lost souls find a way, and may all those who have been on a constant path, may they be inspired to find adventure.
To everyone who shared and still share his journey...love, peace and LIFE to you all.
Hey @112praktijken, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
S/V DELOS....thank you for leading me to this video. A year or so ago I found Bubbles TH-cam site and enjoyed it, wondering why there weren't others. Now I know. What a wonderful video and tribute to one heck of man. This video was inspiring.
Today I talked to a friend over the phone and he told said I got to watch this movie. I've just finished it and I'm grateful for Alex to have been alive. Changing the world happens in all kind of ways. I truly believe the greatest change is done if you live the life that you want it to be, only then you can tap your full potential. What might have started with his dad sending him to Brazil has gone a long way and reached out to hundreds or thousands of people and from them it's carried on and on, who can really tell the number. I myself am 33 of age, have only ever set foot once in my life on a sailboat. A month ago I bought a 23ft yacht that lays in the north of Germany at the bay of Lübeck. In 4 days time I will move onto the boat with all my stuff that's left. It's time for me to live life again. Thank you Daniel, thank you Alex
How’s it going
I just started this, I'm 31. Never been on a boat in my life and really have been wanting to go get a sailboat and try sailing around. I can't swim, I'm from Wisconsin, my wife hates the idea but I'd really love to do this. This story is so inspiring it's crazy.
That's the best thing I've seen in a long time. What a tremendous job all of you did putting this together as an example of how one man can bring so many together. Thank you for this.
Thanks Braidster for putting me onto this one, I thought I might watch 10 minutes, go to bed and then watch the rest in the morning........ it's now getting on towards 1am... ah well.. I really enjoyed Alex's story and now he is hangin' with Elvis....... live life to the fullest and don't waste time on the varnish...
I like how all the people talking about Alex are not upset when remembering time spent with him but are all smiles. Not alot of people have that ability. Amazing glimpse it to an amazing person.
Just watched this for the second time and I'm a mess, again. The editing is very well done. Tears streaming down my face in the latter part of the film for obvious reasons, and by the end, the clips woven in the credits, leaving me with a smile on my face. Genius way to piece this story together, but the most important thing I want to say is, just imagine a world full of Alex Rusts. What an amazing place it would be and the world would be a far greater place because of it. His spirit of adventure but also and more importantly, his openness to people and community is remarkable and unique. His legacy is evidenced in the way others speak about him. Such a shame that his passing was due to something that in the west we would probably see as a minor complication, yet it is so easy to overlook that such infectious diseases take the lives of so many every year around the world in countries with less developed infrastructures. Alex, you grabbed life by the scruff of the neck and made the most of it during your short time. We all should learn from his story and not be so complacent. Rest In Peace.
thanks for the thoughts man
hey Sean, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
I think your Dad would be very proud of You Alex
Keltic Viking at the end of the day, that is All we can hope for, for all of us.
Good comment !
Really? Which part? The partying? Thailand?! (BEEN THERE US NAVY ) js stfu.
@@nonspecifically he did give the amazon people a flare gun salute. Must of helped that community a shitload...lol
Thirteen kids and an egg farm. That's one busy dad. Good comment.
OMG what an emotional and inspiring movie ... Alot of people want to know what the meaning of life is. If ever there was a meaning it's what Alex Rust achieved ..... Not just for himself but bringing along other to experience the meaning as well .. RIP my friend. Your an inspiration to many ...
“I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone.”
- Red, Shawshank Redemption
Rest In Peace Alex...you showed many of who timidly dream what it is to really live.
Thos documentary changed my life. I started living in my van after watching this and bought a 38 foot steel boat. I come back to it when i need some motivation. Capt. Rust, you are and will always be my hero.
I could not close this site without saying thanks for sharing this beautiful story of a man and his boat and their trip around the world.I felt sorry how it ended but in a way his life story made sense. I have learned true life lessons thank you !!
Wow, a very poignant and touching film. Thank you for sharing his story. In this world of constant negatives and trigger outrage, it is wonderful to see this light. -Cheers
Thats one of the best documentries ive ever seen
Deeply affected me
Thank u for that
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
We limit ourselves. So true. I realised, watching this documentary that there really is nothing, apart from myself, holding me back from getting out there and doing stuff on my own boat. No more excuses! Thank you for those of you who put this great story into a documentary. Thank you Alex for being that story.
Wow...I hoped that this would get completed at some point and it absolutely DID NOT disappoint. What a great tribute to a life well lived. Thanks to all that helped put this together. You did a fantastic job. If you haven't already considered it, you should enter this in some film festivals. You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy it. It's about so much more than that. This is now one of my favorite films of all time. And, of course, a huge thanks to Alex for sharing the story. He's a genuine inspiration.
This, for me, is one of those 'Life Altering" discoveries. Emotions ran deep as my heart exploded with joy over realizing --- this is just life, how we choose to live it is entirely up to us. I wish our souls to meet 00 out there --->
reminds me of like the 4th or 5th time I saw American Movie. If you haven't seen it, check it out. If you have, yeah man.
He want to speed up, to run over the duration, ending the borden and to leave for somewhere else, or to die to end it, quickly, fun to watch, but it is a sad story
I was watching traveling stories to remind me of better times when we can actually leave our houses. I came across this story about this crazy dude that just wasn't built to stay in one place. Such a kind, mad, generous man that was took from us way too early.
Hey Dave,
I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Best, The Bubbles Crew
My God, I'm lost for words. But I will try
Alex found humanity for so many people. He changed the lives of countless people. He inspired and still inspires thousands, if not millions. His death was a loss to our world, but for goodness sake, he packed more selfless giving into his few years than most in a lifetime. But the one thing that he had which is incredibly rare is that he did all this following his dream and he led people to share his dream.
Unbelievable person and incredibly well produced. Magnificent in the most extreme. I'm relating to the story in an extremely close way. Not necessarily with sailing, but with life. You have me in tears...
I've seen thousands of documentaries and can totally say honestly say that nothing has come close to this. Well done to all concerned. You have made a masterpiece.
Hey @PeteChatteris, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew
Thank you for making this documentary and sharing with us the adventurous life of Alex Rust. His spirit for life and his hunger for adventure and to really absorb cultures was amazing. I will always remember his story.
If you can find some time to sit down and watch this movie you will not be disappointed.
I have been watching sailing videos for over a year now, just recently heard of this and so glad that I did. Truly the most amazing, beautiful documentary I have seen. If I accomplish half of the happiness and fulfillment he did, I will leave this world proud. Thank you for sharing this amazing story, sail easy ♥️⚓
I found this documentary by pure accident ended up watching one of the most inspiring documentaries I’ve ever watched choked up wow.
Thanks Delos for sharing Alex's life. A true explorer and humanitarian.
well wow...come out of Portland, Oregon USA ...i watched the whole thing and its was more intense then most movies out here its amazing what he did and its amazing how you guys put this together ....they are right heia is still alive...just not in human form...all the people who watched this and traveled and met him. i wished i could do something only even half amazingas this ....that was the hard part knowing how sick i am from my diabetes and being a single father of two kids who need me it makes me want to live and stay here and take care of myself even though my health is so bad at this point at 34 years old im gonna try my hardest.....Good look to everyone in the world there is so much more in this world and this youtube masterpeice proves it. thank you for your time making this and the crazy amount of time that it took to do this trip . thanks bye. -Metal
I just want to say thank you so much for making this documentary. its the best thing I've seen in such a long time.
From someone who’s never sailed this documentary hands down changed my whole perspective, I truly envy Alex an untrained sailer and crew of mates who defy the odds to show how limitless life can be!! Definitely the best documentary TH-cam has ever recommended to me, watch till end!
well... *clears throat*.. that didn't end like I thought...
Very early in the film, I felt the sadness during all the interviews. I knew it.
The first sentence tells you
The second confirms it
How inspirational and fucking heartbreaking at the same time. Thank you Alex. You have reinforced my desire to buy a yacht and sail around the world. RIP mate.
This has popped up on my TH-cam feed I'm sat here now thought I'd give it 5 minutes ended up watching the whole thing and now filler with such mixed emotions what an amazing fella and what an amazing journey.
Just want to say to you, I love you and I wish you all the best. Showing this movie, sharing, it was not easy. Please know I appreciate your gift and He, Alex, has made a difference. Thank you
That smile is contagious. What a great documentary and a incredible man Alex was. Rip taken to soon
Thanks SVDELOS for the link. What an awesome story, its very inspiring.
If anyone is interested I have a small 25 foot sailboat in Ventura CA if you would like to go out for a day and try your hand at sailing I would be happy to take you out, no charge just friendship and goodtimes. Hit me up if interested.
email = rookiesailor1@gmail.com
If only you were located in Miami.
I am 3 hours north or Miami, if you find yourself up this way send me a message. Also try your local yacht club if you're looking to get out on the water and learn, the ones around here are super friendly.
In St Aug here, would love to go out...
Rookie Sailor when do we sail friend
I come back here every couple of years best documentary/Inspirational story I have ever watches. I'm saving for my sailboat gonna sell everything by next spring and start my journey already have the routes and everything. He is still inspiring so many people to live free and follow their dreams!
idk how many times i've watched this over the years and the end never get any easier i wouldve loved to have met him this the one of the best documentaries i've ever seen
gets me every time😢
Hey, I dont know if you were aware but The Chasing Bubbles Foundation, a nonprofit all about carrying on Alex's adventurous spirit, went all in and bought back S/V Bubbles in 2023. But, she had seen better days after having come through two Cat5 hurricanes. We are hoping anyone inspired by Alex and Bubbles story will consider making a small donation to help in her restoration. Every little bit you can give means the world to us and S/V Bubbles. And hey, don't forget to share our fundraiser with your crew. Let's make sure S/V Bubbles keeps sailing with purpose. tinyurl.com/ChasingBubbles2024
Much love, The Chasing Bubbles Crew