LAND AHOY! a bit of panic,shock,horror, sadness, relief,love, laughter, beauty, wonder, excitement, courage, experience, knowledge! these real life emotions, and challenges through your amazing sea travels, is the the stuff dreams are made of,and best sellers are too!! prayers answered,reached destination safely! time to yourself checked out riley, and some well deserved rest elayna. see yah next vlogg. safe travels. xx
3 weeks binge watching 138 episodes whilst commuting into and out of City of London on the train. You have both inspired me... took my first 'big' sail out into the North Sea from the shelter of the River Roach in Essex this weekend just gone. Only recently taken ownership of my Moody 27 'Tigger', and keen to get as many nautical miles under my belt by the time I can give up the daily grind! Thank you.
Holy crap... best episode yet... i work in the film industry and your story telling skills are going off the charts! The moment you explained how you couldn’t get any proper sleep was an amazing moment and perfectly placed and timed to the whole piece. I hope R’s neck is okay, and I hope E gets some sleep. But remember... there is not a person watching this that wouldn’t swap their lives for your dream. Enjoy the ups and downs. Nothing good or bad lasts for ever.
Elayna you got to do something about this sleep problem on long passages, that really showed here. Its gotta be stress of everything that went on on this trip, piece of mind is a wonderful thing, strive for it, whatever it takes. The episode was top notch sailing clips and funny R&E schtuff tho, bravo on another great Episode. Cheers Steve.
it was in reference to the bit at the end when she was in the saloon getting a bit teary saying shes had 2 hours sleep every night for 14 nights and she was exhausted
Amazing video of you two sharing the last miles of the passage. As on all long passages, stress adding up at the end sometimes breaks you. Specially when you are short handed as you were. Add Riley’s accident to the mix, and I can say not many sailors would withstand it as well as you, Elayna. I have seen tougher guys cracking with less. I hope everything is fine now, but if you need a hand to move the boat, I am ready! 😉 Last, I agree with several comments. You are at your best when you two are alone. Take care!
Yay! So glad to see you guys making it through. I made this passage from the Canaries to Grenada when I was 12 with my family on a boat built in St Kitts. Our Skyjack was a 45 ft Spronk Catamaran built by Phillip Walwyn. When you talk about how smooth the passage is in La Vagabonde, it takes me right back there. Dodging squalls, taking it all in. Thank you so much for the effort you've made to document this passage despite the physical issues. Hope it all turns out well.
My days for long distances cruises have past and I really vicariously enjoy your adventures. I am always ... always amazed that there are people who are motivated to click the "thumbs down" .. There is nothing thumbs down about what you are doing and accomplishing! Maybe you'll make it to Vancouver BC sometime!?
It sounds like it's harder to do these duo videos but man do I prefer them. When you add another person you guys seem less like yourselves and the "realness" of the videos seems to be lower.
Great video - thank you. Elayna - the hair cut looks great on you. Short and sassy. With regards to sleeping: more exercise, maybe a helper (nyquil or benedryl), but I also found that a hammock was a great way to sleep in blue waters. It mitigates a lot of the bumps and slows the thrusts down to gentle rocking. Don't know if you have any place that you can hang it, but it might be an option worth exploring. Riley - loved the perspective on the wine spill ("look how much I saved"). lol. :)
Had a very frustrating and draining day, three episodes in, and I can now chance communications with others. Certainly not belittling your stressors, just wanted you to know how relaxing it is to watch your adventures, thanks!
Super storytelling. Highlights: filling in the picture by both Elayna and Riley; honest reporting of how the crossing has been; beautiful last sunset; wine spilling incident and great solution (even though Riley doesn’t like pink); details of the said; silliness in the midst of it all. Be well.
For years, Ive been working on writing my first book. Only to keep getting sidetracked by life. Last year my computer was stolen and I lost everything and had to start over, luckily I had quite a few notes here and there to piece it back together. Life hit again and set me on a new course, I grew up on the water and my book is about sailing. So, I looked for pages on sailing and saw your post. I felt inspired, so I bought a 44.7 foot Catalina and will proceed to get her ready. Im 25 in September and that is my goal to have her in open water before then. Cheers, hope to see you out there
OMG Elayna, need I say more...Your lone distance stare on 0.37 is truly angelic. The white faint seat behind you looks like your left wing. Love this image of you. A little R&R in the Caribbean should freshen you guys up a bit. Please let us know when you guys will be in Florida. This is one of my favorite episodes so far. Thanks guys.
Yes, Elayna, I think that the condition of Riley's back has put you under greater pressure and stress than you thought and you've stepped up to the mark to help out further than you normally do. Consequently you're worrying alot, hence no sleep. Take of yourselves, land is not far away with help. God bless and keep being strong, like you nearly always are. Paul london
Elayna, i would recommend trying to get hold of zopiclone or something similar. I use to have major problems sleeping then i started to take zopiclone one or two nights a week just to break the cycle of sleepless nights and to stop me from bottoming out. It will also help to dispel the anxiety of worrying about when you will be able to get some sleep. I rarely take it now, just knowing i have it in my back pocket if i need it is enough.
Who in the heck would hit the dislike button on this? Thanks for sharing your reality. Having had neck surgery for a herniated disc I can relate! It humbles you quick. Take it easy and hope all turns out well. Love watching your journey from Seattle.
I've read lots of good advice about the sleep problems but trust me you learn to adjust. I have had this problem for years and years and it got really really bad at one point I was awake for 4 days straight and went to hospital. Tried lots of medications but it just comes down to keeping your sleep patterns the same and I also learned I had to stop stressing about it when it acts up. When it does now I don't fight it. I just get up and roll with it (I find worrying about it makes it worse) and wait until I do get sleepy and never sleep in when it happens. Just be sure to try again at the same time the next day. Rinse and repeat until you get back into your normal sleep pattern again. 😀
Riles, FYI that new line needs to be tight. The trick is let lots of line out into the water with nothing on the end at all, trust me. The drag of the water will tighten the line so when u hook up with something decent size the line on top doesn't squeeze it's way down thru the loose line bind up and break off. I've had it happen, it sucks when u have a nice fish on. 500yds should be fine to tighten up.
Your both such beautiful people. I love watching your amazing adventures. I subed a few months ago but have only recently stared watching from the beginning and I am amazed with you both within your relationship. I envy your love for each other in the best way. I am really excited to see the transformation through having a child and the struggles of parent sailing the world. I love your channel and your passion for life. You are all so awesome, amazing and beautifully inspiring. Thank you for bringing us on your journey.
You guys are truly amazing. I recently discovered your videos and I love them! You inspire me to not only want to literally spend more time on the ocean (because it is breathtaking and something I have always felt so connected to) but also to live my life in a much more fluid, relaxed, adaptable way. The way you guys handle rough situations and take in the little moments is beautiful and difficult to do considering life often gets heavy. I wish you both happy, safe sailing on your current journey toward land (it seems like it hasn't been easy...)and I just wanted to let you know that your videos have had an impact on me. You don't often ecounter people that understand how to live life the way you two do. All the best!
You BOTH are absolutely hilarious. The Image of the angle of the hair cut cracked me up!! super fun every time i watch...y'all are superstars for real!
Seeing the red notification bell for La Vaga is like having a full meal and all of a sudden getting a super strong hankering for something sweet but have nothing at home to munch on and then all of a sudden remembering you bought a block of chocolate yesterday thats sitting in the fridge and you run and grab it, take a bite and go "iiiiiimmmmmmmmm" - Mondays are now bearable.
I’m no doctor but been a subscriber since just before 2000 people so I really care what happens to both of you very much. It seems reasonable that it’s hard or impossible to sleep when so many things can go wrong at a moments notice with dire consequences on a crossing. Always Be wary of anybody that prescribes drugs for anything as you have to keep your wits. Maybe just a little pot would relax you enough to sleep yet not so bad just Incase you need to leap.
Thank you. A few problems to overcome for sure. Watching with interest from the hinterland of Canada. We have lots of water here, too. Late spring, sudden melt, and you could sail across much of Canada now. Cheers from the Great Blue North.
You have both been tested in ways that could not have been anticipated on this crossing which have kept us rivited on your progress. It feels great to know you are arriving. Valuable lessons come from these challenges that ultimately make you even more equipped as the great sailors you are. Vaga II has certainly done her part in amazing fashion to get Riley to the help awaiting him and Elayna the rest needed after being stretched beyond her limits to see it through all the challenges she has faced. 'Certainly hoping Riley's exam has some good news. Highest Blessings
I got a smile on my face as soon as I saw there was a new video posted and that smile will last the rest of the night! Thank Both of You! This is my favorite adventure channel!
Praying for you both especially about the neck and arm pain. God bless you guys with a successful rest of the trip! John Hansen, Greenville, South Carolina and Baxter Mountain, Nova Scotia
Hey, about the sleep, I think I can help. I currently work on a medium size ship which means that it still rocks and slams a bit during the night. What really helps me is zinc, as it lowers the cortisol which is the stress hormone which in turn is the reason you get wide awake from the slams. SO a little bit of zinc before bed makes the slamming and rocking feel way more OK than otherwise. You just don't get that big reaction. Could be worth trying out :) Wish you all the best. /Filip from Sweden
Guys, i been watching your adventure since the beginning and today I find your channel as a suggestion and seriously guy each time that i watch your sailing days you motivate me to carry on following my dreams..
I’ve spent the past 4 days binge watching your videos after you showed up in my recommendations. Just realized today I hadn’t subscribed yet so went ahead and hit that button today! You all are living the dream!
I really love watching your journey you two. Hopefully the neck injury isn't too serious. You've gave me much insight on sailing that I've always been curious about.
I know that your boat wont make it to Montana, But Shelly and I love you guys, and we would love to see you! we currently live in Portland, but its time to sail the bread basket!!!!
You've fastly have became my favorite TH-camr's..I'm glad I stuck around and watched a few episodes .. Riley is a top notch guy and Elayna your a gorgeous soul...& Riley your one blessed guy ! ....
Great video yet again!! Just the two of you and the boat and the open ocean is so cool. The added pressure on you Elayna to always be ready to take the lead during this time is most likely the reason for you not sleeping and the the stress of the unknown get to you. Its natural and what being an adult is all about. As a kid did you ever try to sneak in the house late at night when you were supposed to be home?? When I left my parents house as a young man to be on my own, Ive never slept again like I did when I was home and my parents were guarding over me. Now I sleep in my own house with one eye open and always listening just like my parents did for sure. BTW, I could never sneak in the house without my parents knowing. You took the guardian role this time and its tough. Riley is a trouper and he is tough. I just feel like everything will be ok. Warm wishes!
can't wait to find out how Riley is, I truly hope all is ok, I believe the lack of sleep is brought on by stress , Elayna would not hurt to have a chat to professional, love you guys hopefully everything works out !
Take it easy vs fast. Comfort vs speed = less problems and a more relaxing voyage. Next time take 4 to 6 people (6 is best for 2 person shifts) = plenty of sleep and more time to enjoy the adventure (and company too). Only 2 people lacking sleep and wounded is not what you want if/when something goes wrong (at night in 25 ft seas etc)... WE LOVE YOU TWO so be safe and survive the adventure :-) o---)
Didn't think you could be more beautiful. Then you cut your hair and proved me wrong. Hope you get some good sleep soon and Reily, we're praying everything turns out good with your neck.
Loved the "gun it, don't GUN it" part. Stay well hydrated Elayna; may help your headaches. Another great episode. Felt like I was out there with you guys!
The hair! I was shocked you cut it in the last episode, and didn't know if it made you look younger or older, but it definitely makes a positive difference (in my opinion!). Loving the videos... keep up the great work!
Best Video yet and I am sure it was the most difficult for you to put it out there. But I am so glad you did. It's an honest video on what its like to sail long distances. Thank you for sharing this.
El, the fact that Riles maybe injured and not knowing how badly as well as knowing he can usually sleep anywhere and anytime is more the reason your not sleeping! We hope all is better now that you two are in Antigua.
What makes Elayna so so beautiful is that her beauty shines from within... She’s not just gorgeous on the outside, but has a glow for the whole world to see.
I really admire how well you two have managed on a long passage while being mindful of the injury... Well done! BTW: I can't help but note that you guys will be in the Caribbean at the same time as Delos. Any chance for a meet up? That would be VERY cool!!
Another great video! can't wait until the next one...so I was thinking of a possible solution to help Elena rest up on rough passages..if you mounted some heavy duty ibolts in somewhere and maybe tie up a nice hammock that might help from the hard kicks. Stay safe love you guys!!
Thank you for another wonderful weekly Seaescape. While the end of your video made me a bit sad (get some rest Elayna) your videos always make me smile.
Oh I was wondering of the outremer had enough bridgedeck clearance. It looked like too little space between bottom of the bridgedeck and the water. This is probably only an issue with enough wind and waves but still kind of surprising.
I love braiding sweetgrass! Robin kimmerer is an amazing author and an incredible woman. She's come to my college in Michigan to give a talk. So awesome to hear that her book is loved internationally even though it's centered around Native American beliefs! ❤️
“Not that the ocean needs hair”...bwahahaha! You are so adorable, Elayna. I wonder if the reason you can’t sleep is due to worry about Riley? The only time I can’t sleep is if I am worried about something and replaying all possibilities in my mind. Or is it like that all the time? When you hit land, go get an hour long massage. Prayers for you both.
Very cool that you guys are arriving in Antigua. I live in palm beach county, Florida, and have customers on most of the islands in the Caribbean, some main ones being in Antigua!
We were in Key West this past week and every time I saw a nice cat out on the water I hoped it was y'all....but knew it wasn't. Another great and honest video....thank you for being real. Godspeed to you.....
"can you put it in forward and gun it!?!
woooahhhh!
not 'gun it' 'gun it'!"
classic stuff Riley 😂
Elay, have u tried sleeping in a hammock yet?!
Sailing La Vagabonde That’s exactly what I was thinking. Made me laugh!!!
Riles needs a sippy cup for his wine.
riley needs a helmet.
"it's a bit Pink, Elena"
-"You'll be alright"
LAND AHOY! a bit of panic,shock,horror, sadness, relief,love, laughter, beauty, wonder, excitement, courage, experience, knowledge! these real life emotions, and challenges through your amazing sea travels, is the the stuff dreams are made of,and best sellers are too!! prayers answered,reached destination safely! time to yourself checked out riley, and some well deserved rest elayna. see yah next vlogg. safe travels. xx
It’s fun to watch a passage with just the two of you! Reminds me of when you were on the old boat.
3 weeks binge watching 138 episodes whilst commuting into and out of City of London on the train. You have both inspired me... took my first 'big' sail out into the North Sea from the shelter of the River Roach in Essex this weekend just gone. Only recently taken ownership of my Moody 27 'Tigger', and keen to get as many nautical miles under my belt by the time I can give up the daily grind! Thank you.
You never interrupt each other there is so much balance and respect in your relation! So nice to see...
Holy crap... best episode yet... i work in the film industry and your story telling skills are going off the charts! The moment you explained how you couldn’t get any proper sleep was an amazing moment and perfectly placed and timed to the whole piece. I hope R’s neck is okay, and I hope E gets some sleep. But remember... there is not a person watching this that wouldn’t swap their lives for your dream. Enjoy the ups and downs. Nothing good or bad lasts for ever.
Elayna you got to do something about this sleep problem on long passages, that really showed here. Its gotta be stress of everything that went on on this trip, piece of mind is a wonderful thing, strive for it, whatever it takes. The episode was top notch sailing clips and funny R&E schtuff tho, bravo on another great Episode. Cheers Steve.
NYQUIL??
Valerian?
he meant that her insomnia was clearly taking its toll on her emotions - thats all
it was in reference to the bit at the end when she was in the saloon getting a bit teary saying shes had 2 hours sleep every night for 14 nights and she was exhausted
maybe try melatonin or some ambien
Amazing video of you two sharing the last miles of the passage. As on all long passages, stress adding up at the end sometimes breaks you. Specially when you are short handed as you were. Add Riley’s accident to the mix, and I can say not many sailors would withstand it as well as you, Elayna. I have seen tougher guys cracking with less.
I hope everything is fine now, but if you need a hand to move the boat, I am ready! 😉
Last, I agree with several comments. You are at your best when you two are alone.
Take care!
Yay! So glad to see you guys making it through. I made this passage from the Canaries to Grenada when I was 12 with my family on a boat built in St Kitts. Our Skyjack was a 45 ft Spronk Catamaran built by Phillip Walwyn. When you talk about how smooth the passage is in La Vagabonde, it takes me right back there. Dodging squalls, taking it all in. Thank you so much for the effort you've made to document this passage despite the physical issues. Hope it all turns out well.
My days for long distances cruises have past and I really vicariously enjoy your adventures. I am always ... always amazed that there are people who are motivated to click the "thumbs down" .. There is nothing thumbs down about what you are doing and accomplishing! Maybe you'll make it to Vancouver BC sometime!?
It sounds like it's harder to do these duo videos but man do I prefer them. When you add another person you guys seem less like yourselves and the "realness" of the videos seems to be lower.
Absolutely agree! Here's to keeping the raw feeling in the footage.
It completely changes the mood. It’s an aura thing, ever one contributes or consumes energy. One bad egg and it all turns to shit.
Great video - thank you. Elayna - the hair cut looks great on you. Short and sassy. With regards to sleeping: more exercise, maybe a helper (nyquil or benedryl), but I also found that a hammock was a great way to sleep in blue waters. It mitigates a lot of the bumps and slows the thrusts down to gentle rocking. Don't know if you have any place that you can hang it, but it might be an option worth exploring. Riley - loved the perspective on the wine spill ("look how much I saved"). lol. :)
Had a very frustrating and draining day, three episodes in, and I can now chance communications with others. Certainly not belittling your stressors, just wanted you to know how relaxing it is to watch your adventures, thanks!
Super storytelling. Highlights: filling in the picture by both Elayna and Riley; honest reporting of how the crossing has been; beautiful last sunset; wine spilling incident and great solution (even though Riley doesn’t like pink); details of the said; silliness in the midst of it all. Be well.
For years, Ive been working on writing my first book. Only to keep getting sidetracked by life. Last year my computer was stolen and I lost everything and had to start over, luckily I had quite a few notes here and there to piece it back together. Life hit again and set me on a new course, I grew up on the water and my book is about sailing. So, I looked for pages on sailing and saw your post. I felt inspired, so I bought a 44.7 foot Catalina and will proceed to get her ready. Im 25 in September and that is my goal to have her in open water before then. Cheers, hope to see you out there
OMG Elayna, need I say more...Your lone distance stare on 0.37 is truly angelic. The white faint seat behind you looks like your left wing. Love this image of you. A little R&R in the Caribbean should freshen you guys up a bit. Please let us know when you guys will be in Florida. This is one of my favorite episodes so far. Thanks guys.
Riley's shirt looks dope with that wine stain.
Could have saved that shirt with "Shout".
Looks like the next La Vagabonde t-shirt design has been released...
Yes, Elayna, I think that the condition of Riley's back has put you under greater pressure and stress than you thought and you've stepped up to the mark to help out further than you normally do. Consequently you're worrying alot, hence no sleep. Take of yourselves, land is not far away with help. God bless and keep being strong, like you nearly always are. Paul london
Elayna, i would recommend trying to get hold of zopiclone or something similar. I use to have major problems sleeping then i started to take zopiclone one or two nights a week just to break the cycle of sleepless nights and to stop me from bottoming out. It will also help to dispel the anxiety of worrying about when you will be able to get some sleep. I rarely take it now, just knowing i have it in my back pocket if i need it is enough.
You guys are loved...all the best to ya
Who in the heck would hit the dislike button on this? Thanks for sharing your reality. Having had neck surgery for a herniated disc I can relate! It humbles you quick. Take it easy and hope all turns out well. Love watching your journey from Seattle.
"I think we should be focusing more on the wine I saved" a wise man upon La Vagabonde!
I've read lots of good advice about the sleep problems but trust me you learn to adjust. I have had this problem for years and years and it got really really bad at one point I was awake for 4 days straight and went to hospital. Tried lots of medications but it just comes down to keeping your sleep patterns the same and I also learned I had to stop stressing about it when it acts up. When it does now I don't fight it. I just get up and roll with it (I find worrying about it makes it worse) and wait until I do get sleepy and never sleep in when it happens. Just be sure to try again at the same time the next day. Rinse and repeat until you get back into your normal sleep pattern again. 😀
Riles, FYI that new line needs to be tight. The trick is let lots of line out into the water with nothing on the end at all, trust me. The drag of the water will tighten the line so when u hook up with something decent size the line on top doesn't squeeze it's way down thru the loose line bind up and break off. I've had it happen, it sucks when u have a nice fish on. 500yds should be fine to tighten up.
Your both such beautiful people. I love watching your amazing adventures. I subed a few months ago but have only recently stared watching from the beginning and I am amazed with you both within your relationship. I envy your love for each other in the best way. I am really excited to see the transformation through having a child and the struggles of parent sailing the world. I love your channel and your passion for life. You are all so awesome, amazing and beautifully inspiring. Thank you for bringing us on your journey.
You guys are truly amazing. I recently discovered your videos and I love them! You inspire me to not only want to literally spend more time on the ocean (because it is breathtaking and something I have always felt so connected to) but also to live my life in a much more fluid, relaxed, adaptable way. The way you guys handle rough situations and take in the little moments is beautiful and difficult to do considering life often gets heavy. I wish you both happy, safe sailing on your current journey toward land (it seems like it hasn't been easy...)and I just wanted to let you know that your videos have had an impact on me. You don't often ecounter people that understand how to live life the way you two do. All the best!
You BOTH are absolutely hilarious. The Image of the angle of the hair cut cracked me up!! super fun every time i watch...y'all are superstars for real!
Seeing the red notification bell for La Vaga is like having a full meal and all of a sudden getting a super strong hankering for something sweet but have nothing at home to munch on and then all of a sudden remembering you bought a block of chocolate yesterday thats sitting in the fridge and you run and grab it, take a bite and go "iiiiiimmmmmmmmm" - Mondays are now bearable.
Sending good vibes for neck and sleep issues. Happy to hear the Rodriguez shout-out. I am from Michigan and Detroit is my homeport.
Great work getting the Star Wars reference out early for the day. Every day has one, if you pay attention.
I am shocked that Elayna has not seen the Star Wars Return of the Jedi movie.
I’m no doctor but been a subscriber since just before 2000 people so I really care what happens to both of you very much. It seems reasonable that it’s hard or impossible to sleep when so many things can go wrong at a moments notice with dire consequences on a crossing. Always Be wary of anybody that prescribes drugs for anything as you have to keep your wits. Maybe just a little pot would relax you enough to sleep yet not so bad just Incase you need to leap.
Thank you. A few problems to overcome for sure. Watching with interest from the hinterland of Canada. We have lots of water here, too. Late spring, sudden melt, and you could sail across much of Canada now. Cheers from the Great Blue North.
You two are so lucky to have each other.....youre living a dream life to say the least. I love the videos, you two are just perfect. Happy sailing!
You have both been tested in ways that could not have been anticipated on this crossing which have kept us rivited on your progress. It feels great to know you are arriving. Valuable lessons come from these challenges that ultimately make you even more equipped as the great sailors you are. Vaga II has certainly done her part in amazing fashion to get Riley to the help awaiting him and Elayna the rest needed after being stretched beyond her limits to see it through all the challenges she has faced. 'Certainly hoping Riley's exam has some good news. Highest Blessings
At least it wasn't a big wad of hair in the prop.
Randy L 😂😂😂😂😂
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Best episode ever
The humor and humanity that you two share with each other is inspiring
I got a smile on my face as soon as I saw there was a new video posted and that smile will last the rest of the night! Thank Both of You! This is my favorite adventure channel!
Praying for you both especially about the neck and arm pain. God bless you guys with a successful rest of the trip! John Hansen, Greenville, South Carolina and Baxter Mountain, Nova Scotia
Another amazing vlog.Escape from my daily routine. So relaxing and positive. Keeps me smiling. George , Bulgaria!
Hey, about the sleep, I think I can help. I currently work on a medium size ship which means that it still rocks and slams a bit during the night. What really helps me is zinc, as it lowers the cortisol which is the stress hormone which in turn is the reason you get wide awake from the slams. SO a little bit of zinc before bed makes the slamming and rocking feel way more OK than otherwise. You just don't get that big reaction. Could be worth trying out :) Wish you all the best. /Filip from Sweden
Another great video/story to your adventure. Love it !! Thank you.
When those flying fish jump onboard you should use them as bait, I'd imagine they would be pretty good
Beautiful landscape @ 1:23
Wow, you are a lucky man Captain 😁👏🏻😁👍🏻😁
I love you guys. You guys are so real.
Guys, i been watching your adventure since the beginning and today I find your channel as a suggestion and seriously guy each time that i watch your sailing days you motivate me to carry on following my dreams..
I’ve spent the past 4 days binge watching your videos after you showed up in my recommendations. Just realized today I hadn’t subscribed yet so went ahead and hit that button today! You all are living the dream!
I really love watching your journey you two. Hopefully the neck injury isn't too serious. You've gave me much insight on sailing that I've always been curious about.
I know that your boat wont make it to Montana, But Shelly and I love you guys, and we would love to see you! we currently live in Portland, but its time to sail the bread basket!!!!
I LOVED braiding sweet grass. Such a beautiful beautiful book. Enjoy :)
Good luck you two. I hope everything turns out allright . Cheers
You've fastly have became my favorite TH-camr's..I'm glad I stuck around and watched a few episodes .. Riley is a top notch guy and Elayna your a gorgeous soul...& Riley your one blessed guy ! ....
I’m binge watching again, and I swear, I consistently find myself watching with a giant smile on my face.😀
You are a lucky fellow Riley enjoy life you have a beautiful family and a lovely baby boy...
Love you guys and great video, Elayna u are one of the strongest woman i know and inspirational person, there is nothing you can not do.
Wish you two the best and can get some rest.
Great video yet again!! Just the two of you and the boat and the open ocean is so cool. The added pressure on you Elayna to always be ready to take the lead during this time is most likely the reason for you not sleeping and the the stress of the unknown get to you. Its natural and what being an adult is all about. As a kid did you ever try to sneak in the house late at night when you were supposed to be home?? When I left my parents house as a young man to be on my own, Ive never slept again like I did when I was home and my parents were guarding over me. Now I sleep in my own house with one eye open and always listening just like my parents did for sure. BTW, I could never sneak in the house without my parents knowing. You took the guardian role this time and its tough. Riley is a trouper and he is tough. I just feel like everything will be ok. Warm wishes!
I love it when yall film your playfulness........its one of the things that make you awesome.
every week you guys keep out doing yourselves in quality. Thanks for sharing!
This is very real. I love your genuine approach on sailing and it’s challenges, mechanical and mental....
Another great video! Thanks
Good one, always enjoy. Why do you have to put the sat phone cable through the skylight, should have a more permanent fixture installed
You two make me happy. For you and your lives, I know its work, but it apparently makes you both happy, and me by extension. Thank you.
Very cool! Hope all works out.
can't wait to find out how Riley is, I truly hope all is ok, I believe the lack of sleep is brought on by stress , Elayna would not hurt to have a chat to professional, love you guys hopefully everything works out !
Hi! Maravillosos vídeos chicos, su vida es toda una aventura. Son una pareja afortunada. Les mando un fuerte abrazo desde Uruguay (South America).
Take it easy vs fast. Comfort vs speed = less problems and a more relaxing voyage. Next time take 4 to 6 people (6 is best for 2 person shifts) = plenty of sleep and more time to enjoy the adventure (and company too). Only 2 people lacking sleep and wounded is not what you want if/when something goes wrong (at night in 25 ft seas etc)... WE LOVE YOU TWO so be safe and survive the adventure :-) o---)
Didn't think you could be more beautiful. Then you cut your hair and proved me wrong. Hope you get some good sleep soon and Reily, we're praying everything turns out good with your neck.
Great to get virtually out on the water before work today! Thanks for another good video.
Loved the "gun it, don't GUN it" part. Stay well hydrated Elayna; may help your headaches. Another great episode. Felt like I was out there with you guys!
Love your work. Thanks 😊
The hair! I was shocked you cut it in the last episode, and didn't know if it made you look younger or older, but it definitely makes a positive difference (in my opinion!).
Loving the videos... keep up the great work!
Best Video yet and I am sure it was the most difficult for you to put it out there. But I am so glad you did. It's an honest video on what its like to sail long distances. Thank you for sharing this.
El, the fact that Riles maybe injured and not knowing how badly as well as knowing he can usually sleep anywhere and anytime is more the reason your not sleeping! We hope all is better now that you two are in Antigua.
Thanks guys stay safe
water in the bilge sounds like a job for bilgey
You guys make a trans-Atlantic crossing look easy! I’m hooked! Beautiful camera work and production.
Elana looks good with her new haircut, good job Riley !
What makes Elayna so so beautiful is that her beauty shines from within... She’s not just gorgeous on the outside, but has a glow for the whole world to see.
you should rock the pink!
Warms my heart to see yous using the safety gear (pfd and tethers)! Good on ya!
It's good to finally see some sailing again
You sure inspire people to go sailing, keep it up.
I really admire how well you two have managed on a long passage while being mindful of the injury... Well done! BTW: I can't help but note that you guys will be in the Caribbean at the same time as Delos. Any chance for a meet up? That would be VERY cool!!
Another great video! can't wait until the next one...so I was thinking of a possible solution to help Elena rest up on rough passages..if you mounted some heavy duty ibolts in somewhere and maybe tie up a nice hammock that might help from the hard kicks. Stay safe love you guys!!
glad your feeling better mate
God bless the two of you. I really appreciate the footage of your passage. Some day, I wish I could do the same. Fair winds!!
Thank you for another wonderful weekly Seaescape. While the end of your video made me a bit sad (get some rest Elayna) your videos always make me smile.
Oh I was wondering of the outremer had enough bridgedeck clearance. It looked like too little space between bottom of the bridgedeck and the water. This is probably only an issue with enough wind and waves but still kind of surprising.
I love this one.Such flow.
I love braiding sweetgrass! Robin kimmerer is an amazing author and an incredible woman. She's come to my college in Michigan to give a talk. So awesome to hear that her book is loved internationally even though it's centered around Native American beliefs! ❤️
You guys are amazing! Can't wait to see the next one!
“Not that the ocean needs hair”...bwahahaha! You are so adorable, Elayna. I wonder if the reason you can’t sleep is due to worry about Riley? The only time I can’t sleep is if I am worried about something and replaying all possibilities in my mind. Or is it like that all the time? When you hit land, go get an hour long massage. Prayers for you both.
Very cool that you guys are arriving in Antigua. I live in palm beach county, Florida, and have customers on most of the islands in the Caribbean, some main ones being in Antigua!
Prayers to a healthy prognosis!
We were in Key West this past week and every time I saw a nice cat out on the water I hoped it was y'all....but knew it wasn't. Another great and honest video....thank you for being real. Godspeed to you.....
Love ya Elay, take care of your self. You too Riles.
Thanks for posting.