Hell or High Seas

Hell or High Seas is a moving documentary about veteran Taylor, his experience with PTSD, and his (and his crew's) journey sailing around Cape Horn. It is a moving film, one that obviously took a lot of time, energy, and courage to make! I am also in awe of Taylor and the crew and their ability to figure it all out (engine maintenance, the sailing logistics, etc.). And the best part of this film is the message it sends to others struggling with PTSD - you are not alone, and there is hope! Thank you, Taylor and crew, for sharing this story so that others do not have to suffer in silence.

This is the best documentary I've seen in years. It'll give you a whole new level of respect and awe for our brothers and sisters in the military. The adventure keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the footage is absolutely spectacular. This isn't a typical documentary film.

In response to the rising suicide rates among veterans, this documentary emerges as a crucial resource. It helps veterans comprehend their trauma and transform their experiences into avenues for positive growth.

Taylor's inspirational story offers hope to veterans and their families, showing that there is a meaningful life after military service and a path to fulfillment through post-traumatic growth.

The film emphasizes that healing doesn't have to be a solitary journey. Taylor shows us what it means for veterans to support veterans. This documentary not only allowed me to understand my trauma but also helped my wife better understand my experiences. As Taylor courageously shares his story, he demonstrates, "The bravest thing you can do is live and create a life worth living."

I was amazed how well they were able to document the action in such extreme conditions. The challenges at sea are endless and they were faced with everything. Many people hear about PTSD but haven't explored what it looks like for an individual to deal with it. Taylors experience lead him down a path of not only having the adventure of a lifetime but drove him to create a non-profit to help others fight the deadly effects of PTSD. The concept of "adventure therapy" explored in this documentary is now positively impacting countless veterans and first responders via Skeleton Crew Adventures. This is a great documentary and great mission to support!

This is a great story. A story to bring awareness to military suicides and the difficulties veterans encounter adjusting to a civilian lifestyle. My company sponsored a Zoom call with Taylor and Stephen... which happened to be the day after Taylor's child was born. One of the questioned asked of him was why PTSD was so prevalent in non-combat personnel. Once he described the pace of operations that he faced as a rescue swimmer and the low success rates of missions I understood how that stress is not left with the Navy when you go home. And as a 20 year Navy guy myself, I found it crazy that the military is not doing more for those leaving the service. If nothing else, all military members need to see this movie.