I was Dared to POLAR PLUNGE whilst Sailing.. ( Part 4/5 )

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[@SailingLaVagabonde]

If you haven’t checked out previous episodes from our Arctic Series, you can watch episodes 1 - 3 below: Ep. 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OVfp6jbrN6fJI Ep. 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Tac3h8l6-abKc Ep. 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2TEmWd-mLl_j5o

[@southerngrace]

GLASSYERE, i cant stop laughing. So funny I love you guys so much.

[@southerngrace]

@johnnytheprick no they are good.

[@Kellog888]

Lol we do this every year right befor lake michigan freezes or right after befor its solid and its cold asl but u get used to it i usually stay out for a few mins till im numb its fun asl come to chicago sometime

[@ThePricipleOfParsimony]

Larry deserves an award for being willing and strong enough to do this kind of trip at 80.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@southernfriedkiwi6340]

I thought laughing at his physical ability, was in poor taste. A bit of an insight into their true personalities, I think.

[@kp782]

@@southernfriedkiwi6340 well i dont think it was like.

[@GwenArlene8181]

@@southernfriedkiwi6340, so sorry that you don't have any sense of humor and look for ways to be critical of people who do. It must be quite frustrating being you.

[@News.happenings.updates]

I was wondering What to do next 10 years as I age.. watching Larry… doing this.. gives me a total fresh ideas what I can still do as I grow older… Why not.. we live only once’s.

[@kris2222ify]

Ok, but can we talk about how badass Elayna is?!? Flawless backflip, calm and collected when she came up. WELL DONE

[@treya8685]

The Decision to take this vacation as a full family is so awesome. Watching Lenny talking about the seals then saying goodbye was so cute words can’t describe it! Have fun and safe travels!

[@robertbeger4275]

Woohoo Elayna! I had to applaud with the folks on deck. I used to jump into icy alpine lakes on winter ski mountaineering trips. I remember it like an electric shock followed by a state of euphoria. "I'm on holiday. What a treat!" I think some folks forget that besides all the video and editing work y'all do, how much pressure and responsibility the workload of your normal everyday at sea is. Glad y'all had this time off.

[@laurablakey6750]

This series is amazing ❤Elayna you are a superstar for doing that plunge well done! Hero right there,

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

I didn’t have a choice 😆 thanks though Laura. X

[@stanpustylnik]

@@SailingLaVagabonde Getting idea to do backflip when brain gets frozen from panic - I was stunned! OMG, Elayna you are superstar as Laura told.

[@MT-xl8jy]

What about glacier????? Jesus people try to keep up No pun intended We’ll Maybe a little

[@ericag5346]

@@MT-xl8jy they float... she wouldn't have jumped on one... not rocket science.... keep up. Pun intended.

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

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[@eddiecooper9236]

When are you guys sailing back here to Abaco Bahamas? Looking forward to seeing that new trimaran plying the sea of Abaco.

[@saffysaffy3401]

_show_ wouldn't exist? 🤔 Your entire _lifestyle_ wouldn't exist!

[@testicool013]

@@saffysaffy3401be nice mate

[@saffysaffy3401]

@@testicool013 huh?

[@testicool013]

@@saffysaffy3401 huh?

[@gregboyd7728]

As a US Marine, special operations, all-environment military diver I am well-qualified to say…your Polar Plunge = Brilliant!

[@aimvero7166]

Seeing Rylie support and challenge her was what every husband should do she wanted to do it and his push put her in a comfort zone!!

[@Sssssssslf]

Comment doesn't make sense🤔 (And he's not her husband)

[@raisoreo]

Guys, this year, that was by far the most fascinating, beautifully videoed and edited, and informative episode I have seen! Thanks so much for taking us all around the world and just keeping us informed and entertained each week. Cheers!

[@boppermacca9346]

You can genuinely see the enjoyment in your faces this vacation/ adventure has brought to you both.. And I'm impressed with Riley's newly invented measurement of impact now known as the GADOOSH

[@laranattrass7106]

We went from Larry not being able to walk up the stairs to sexualising the word 'glacier'...theres never a dull day with you lot - keep it coming !

[@smetlogik]

"You're up Larry"

[@brackeng1294]

“Was that English?”

[@moonmountain_2841]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!! I've seen more of our Mother Earth watching your vlogs than I have in my life...y'all have no idea how much I've enjoyed these moments in time...the look on your faces at the end says it all...don't ever let the wonderment of the adventure get stale xo

[@MyHumboldtLife]

Dang Elayna, I may have a Pavlovian response to the word glacier from now on, LOL! Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure guys. The arctic has such a unique beauty all its own.

[@rainerzitterbart2001]

😂👍🏻

[@ildiko1vt]

🤣

[@elizabethann9152]

Total change of format and you're killin' it, production-wise. And in every other way. Love this journey, and thanks for sharing it with the landlocked.

[@CultureTrekking]

Have completely loved this artic series - love watching your little family grow and how real y'all are

[@beksromijn_]

Amazing video guys! Love the contrast between Elayna’s polar plunge and Riley’s fall into the ditch in Vietnam 😂 this has been such a great series. Glad to see you both so inspired!

[@extremelydave]

You guys just knock it out of the park every episode. That' why you have a million freaking subs. And you deserve it. This episode is one of the best you have ever done. Enjoyed it immensely.

[@jimbim4405]

For anyone interested, the ice being blue is a good way of judging its' age. The more blue, the longer it has been there, as the oxygen trapped within it gets bluer the longer it has been stuck there.

[@SailingZatara]

Idk why I’m in tears before she jumps!? Such courage to do that when there’s really no other reason to, except to prove to yourself that you CAN. 👊🏼 Go girl!

[@brettwarburton1428]

Top marks for filming, editing and commentary you two Aussie adventurers! Thanks for taking us along to a place few of us will get to experience.

[@hankbug]

Elayna, you are a Rockstar, Brave Mama and Warrior Woman. Way to Go!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how’re you doing?

[@kathleneda2514]

The photography makes it feel like the viewer is right there in person. I didn't realize how beautiful the blues are in the iceberg pieces and the glacier but love the videos so far.

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Oh Elayna you brought new meaning to the word 'glacier'....it will never be the same ;-) Amazing video guys and well done Elayna for jumping in!!

[@dozerman53111]

Beautiful place !! I was a nervous wreck with you on the side of the vessel. Very proud of you, Great backflip also. Your boys are a joy to watch grow up also.

[@nessacormack6014]

Elayna that backflip was 10/10!! Amazing 👏

[@lotusdolphin]

Elayna, you are absolutely insane, jumping in that water! However, it looks like you had fun doing it crazy girl. I’m glad that you guys are able to have a vacation and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Arctic an absolutely amazing trip.

[@NayOgawa]

Why am I crying watching this 🥲 your family is so blessed. Thank you for the videos. So happy to see how far you’ve become. Much love and peace guys 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@garysmith5781]

I've had a few boats, 38 to 75 ft. I agree, it is definitely nice to go on someone else's boat from time to time. You certainly can relax and enjoy.. This is so amazing, I have always been in the warm waters. Now y'all got me thinking about this.. need to get on it, I'm 58 and time ain't slowing down. Love that y'all do this as a family, including the little ones is so very important. Thanks for sharing🙂

[@alex35agm]

Your nannies are so lucky.Most nannies get to go grocery shopping or do laundry but your's get to travel through the Bahamas or the arctic.No wonder you have no trouble finding one.

[@kellyharney2385]

I’ve been watching since day one and this might be my favorite episode. The sense of humbleness, humor, consideration for others, and of course, sense of adventure… make you my favorite couple to watch. This make my jealousy of you both overtaken by joy and admiration. What a trip of a lifetime!!!

[@stevemiller3991]

This channel is Tremendously Helping me defeat My anxiety & depression thanks For All you guys do!

[@andrewborden5004]

Hi guys just wanted to say that I've beinge watch your entire journey over the last month and wow what a journey it as been...love the videos keep them coming you guys are awsome!! Sending love from British Columbia, canada stay safe guys!!!

[@nicolemurdock5603]

Cheers from BC. My all time favorite channel too!

[@ronaldleach9899]

It would be great to see them go spend some time in Johnstone Straight and up to Alaska. Just a thought...

[@looneyirish007]

After all those safety checks and prep, the ladder the helps you get out of the impending watery doom is missing it's bottom steps 😂😂😂

[@PatrickPoet]

That, "good luck mama," was the sweetest thing ever

[@rileykeegan5622]

I’m so happy you guys get to experience this! Love you and wish you and your family the best! ❤️

[@williamgriffis8733]

So happy all of you are able to enjoy this. What an experience. I have only done the polar plunge in the Atlantic Ocean in February off of the coast of New Jersey. Love your adventures. You are always in my thoughts and prayers for safe travels. Much love from the United States!!

[@almathees3839]

Wow! Incredible journey!👏🏻👏🏻 The view of the boat moving thru the glacier is stunning! The red color on the antlers!! The Wim Hov plunge!! Bravo!! Well done!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Trip of a Life time for all!🌏

[@garybevis8691]

You Elayna and your Riley are the best in the world of sailing, bar none. I am so love with your family. Little Darwin and Lenny are so preciouses. I just cannot be happy with your channel. Cheers and many returns!

[@rosskennedy4333]

Such wonderful work you two are doing. You pass on a wonderful story with fun in every minute. Kudos!!!

[@Sssssssslf]

What do you mean by 'wonderful work'?

[@christip20]

This is just so awesome! It reminded me of Alaska, where I took the plunge! It made my legs feel like they weren’t even there or they were paralyzed. That’s probably why they tied a rope around me too, but the feeling afterwards was incredible. To me , it was similar to running a 10k but better. I felt high or more alive the rest of the day & I thought about things I haven’t thought enough about in years! The whole family looks so young & rested, you probably already noticed when you were editing, it’s wild!❤

[@meirahfischer3036]

Love it hoew you all share kids duty equally and not always make Rachel miss out on excursions. Well done to you both.

[@imgoodru2840]

Oh my gosh...I watch a KZbin channel of a beautiful couple who live on Svalbard @Cecilia Blomdahl. I am so appreciative to you both & Cecilia as she makes my disabled self want to move to Svalbard. The land & sea is magical. The blue color of the waters... Riley & "momma bear" just thank you. The ship is magical for me. The boys are a gift for us all..seeing the world through their pure eyes. God bless your nanny. You're blessing her with a voyage of a lifetime. God bless my luvs. Much love old og in philly

[@Boongalla]

What an episode guys! Your energy is through the roof.

[@toadinboots]

Caught myself smiling ear to ear during this one. Well done, Elayna!

[@kayetaylor5551]

This makes me appreciate where I live...I'm in Scotland and if you are looking for natural beauty you need to have a look here...lots of fishing families who are use to going away living on the trawlers for months on end

[@stevenkukene9970]

20:05 it’s so nice to see you two laugh with tears in your eyes. FUN!

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

Elayna. I cant begin to tell you how impressed I was with that cold water jump! While following you and Riley in your recent Alaska experience, I have also been watching Lauren Sarasua with her very recent Alaska adventure. You guys should get together to trade stories! Between you and Lauren, this has been an AMAZING exposure to the Alaska experience. I am just SO BLOWN away by the contrast that exists with the diving experience between the warm and cold climates of our planet. And I thank you and Riley and your kids, and Lauren, for your incredible individual contributions to this bizarre and exciting Alaskan experience! As always, I cant wait until your next episode and experience shared!

[@johnmayer3433]

Alaska? They are on Svalbard, north of Iceland in the Atlantic Ocean!

[@conniebenka7704]

Love this family... Thank you for taking us along!!😁

[@wandaappel6122]

I love when the two of you start out right laughing and bringing one or both of you to tears😂🤣🤣

[@rhodium69]

Now that's one amazing woman to do that polar plunge and it looks so freezing cold . Elana you deserve a gold medal for that jump into that water and great video, but way to cold for me despite when I was in Russia I did a polar plunge myself after drinking a lot of vodka . I was shocked on how my body felt and mind was so clear.

[@kyles5513]

You guys are living the life! Hopefully one day I can enjoy watching you guys sail through the Georgia straight off the coast of British Columbia (homeland) In the summer it has mountainous Mediterranean vibes.

[@JoyFuterman]

Larry at 80 on that boat, bravo to him!

[@richb313]

So glad that Elayna took the icewater plunge and survived without incident and enjoy how Lenny and Darwin are reacting as well.

[@BeanIrene]

Not me crying...wow Elayna. What a fearless example for everyone around you 🥰

[@beccadreams4992]

What a great video & freaking awesome editing! Thank you both so much for allowing us all into your lives! I am so excited for your next adventure! Sending heaps of love & prayers for safe travels!

[@tlowe2502]

Damn well done Elena, I watch another vlog from Svalbard. Cecilia Blomdahl and her boyfriend Christopher. She also does the polar plunge. The guys on the boat have probably heard of her. From your fans here in the WARM central Florida swamps 🐊. Great video guys. 👍🏻👍🏻🐾

[@bernardinemckean2618]

What incredible memories you are making as a family. Darwin may not remember it all but Lenny is taking everything in…plus the memories you both have of your boys experiencing everything…just precious. So proud of what you are creating…keep up the great work. Cairns. Australia. xxxx

[@scottwhite6040]

I definitely like Elaine Pronunciation of the word Glacier better. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏

[@Clara-zg6ys]

Feeling so inspired…mostly to purchase a cute Nordic hat, but also to pick up and travel the world. Love you guys and wishing you all wonderful things!! 🤎

[@marklengal9990]

Good on Larry to be his age and enjoying life. 🎉🎉

[@sailingmurdina]

This video just left me amazed. I live in NZ now but was brought up and lived in Scotland for 40 odd years. To have been that close to the beuty of these high latitude waters and never having visited is a huge miss for me. The ice fields, glaciers, icebergs and landscapes, I physically had to breath in deeply a bunch of times. It took my breath away. Glad you felt the need to go there and to share it with us. Always brill videos but this lifted the bar for me. Many thanks

[@kristilucia3491]

Lol, I live beside the Matanuska Glacier... I'm laughing to myself because now I'll see Alayna being "provocative," and hear Riley saying "glacier" with a French accent every time I look out my front window at our glacier! 🤣

[@sarahkingston7421]

Thank you gies for another wonderful nightcap before I end my night. Always a delight seeing you have posted. Loving this series, and I swear the boys look like they both have grown..❤️🇨🇦

[@coleengoodell7523]

🤣What a fun time and hilarious ending. You guys are so much fun to watch. 👏👍

[@marysheehy4733]

Fabulous!! I went to Alaska in the 70s. Beautiful but this video is another level. ❤

[@sunshinecity8351]

I love this trip for you guys. It’s almost like a honeymoon trip - the series kinda reminds me of your early YT days with the awe and silliness. Looking forward to the final instalment & then the Asian adventure.

[@caseyjosephine251]

Nate would be so disappointed in Riley😅 go Elayna!

[@jkjobies]

Great video. Pity you didn’t meet Cecilia and Christopher! That would have been a great KZbin mix. The boys are too cute! Such lovely ages!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@BobBob-ju5pg]

It’s funny they are one of the only channels that I watch the sponsor ads to support them more and not skip over it 😂

[@scottluallen611]

What A Legend!! The backflip on top of it! Love your adventures. The kiddos are so lucky to have you all as parents. These memories will last forever.

[@franriddiough2228]

Awwwww Lenny looks so grown up now, that haircut suits him, perfectly!

[@LeoR2222]

That jump was amazing, Elayna! I got a lump in my throat, haha.

[@jimfisk4474]

Hi folks, nothing like a nice ice cold Plunge in the water. Raw exhilarating scenery up there. Kids are ever growing. I guess you'd have to be born around that area to like it. The closest I've ever got up there is Southern Canada. Thanks you all and catch you next time.

[@kellyt8459]

Elayna, you are an inspiration! Way to go! Not only because you did it, but also because of your mental attitude towards it "mind over body"!

[@mr_46]

Larry is a hands down legend

[@castlebproductionsllc559]

You guys create such incredible work thank you 😭💕

[@studiowelland]

Elayna, that Polar Plunge looked amazing. You getting onto the dinghy after looked like some sort of rebirth (being attached to the rope and being pulled in). Loving the series :)

[@deborahtighe9701]

I’ve been following for a long time. Such a beautiful progression in your videos. This trip takes the cake!! The cinematography is breathtaking. Watching this adventure thru your eyes has been such a treat. Thank you so much for sharing!!! Much love. 💜

[@bill9540]

You guys should watch Jonna Jinton and her husband core thru the ice and do their baths☺️

[@rickbullock4331]

I was wondering how the other passengers are feeling about Darwin and Lenny on board fairly tight quarters, are they miffed or taking the kids in stride? I heard Darwin crying and he was pretty loud, that’s why I’m asking. Fantastic opportunity to be sailing among icebergs . Hats off to Elayna for being brave enough to take that plunge in that really cold water. 👍👍

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

I’m sure someone was miffed but most didn’t mind because they didn’t have to watch them! But- I would be stressed as a parent because of the tight quarters.

[@sherried.3861]

And you didn’t even lose your toe ring due to toe shrinkage 😂! I sadly lost my favorite one in a glacier fed lake a few years ago. Anyway, watching your emotions through that whole thing was a roller coaster! Thank you for sharing the beauty of Norway and the north. And that gorgeous boat!

[@lauraskeet9302]

I'm just loving how much Riley is love with Elayna in this series!

[@FortheLuIz]

I just wanted to be included with ALL the people commenting who haven't even watched the whole video yet. TY!

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

Lol

[@richardmonk9206]

Elayna - you having fun?

[@casslarkin4567]

I don't know if it's possible to ever top this one! And, the ending...so much fun!

[@chicagoblair]

You guys killed it up there, so much fun to see your fun! Riley’s matter of fact style of admitting mispronunciations kills me, too funny!

[@joerhodes1894]

I am really enjoying your videos; I always look forward. Elayna has always done a great job narrating. The fact of it all is I really love keeping up with all of your episodes. Thank you so much for sharing your life as you travel around the world.

[@edfederoff2679]

WAY TO GO, ELAYNA! It was undoubtedly your attitude and already well-trained and conditioned CV system that made the experience manageable. Wim Hof would be proud of you. I jumped in the Kern river in CA in late winter snowmelt - thought my heart was gonna stop! Muscles locked - can't remember how I got out.

[@carriesherd3979]

Wow I had to watch it twice just in awe with the scenery, the old ship & "your up next Larry". To plunge in the water, blinking brilliant. Thank you for taking us on your adventure 🙏🌾🌴❤️

[@elainefournier7376]

Thank you so much. It was so much fun and learning lots and happy to see you relax on vacation. Kudos to you Elayna for jumping in the icy water. What a mamma!

[@judegambling5482]

Oh boy! That was a bommy dazzler of a video....laughter and the beauty of it all, awe inspiring! You two are such dags.....humour extraordinaire....the way you rub off each other is a fabulous relationship. Lots of love NN Jude 😍💖

[@annemacleod1421]

I find myself regularly telling people about my favourite YT channel, SLV…and this is why…adventures, humour, excellent photography/videography and drone footage, good reviews…the list goes on! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@sweettony9359]

I must say I am looking at glaciers differently now that ive watched Elayna say it. I watched her say it 15 times just to make sure I had it right.

[@fgansell]

So amazing...Good on you Elayna, doing an icy plunge there, so much admiration from here,NZ. Amazing series, loving it.

[@debrawondergem1528]

Wow! This has to be the experience of a lifetime! So happy you get to do this sail. Sending you love, hugs and warm thoughts from sunny Arizona💖😎💖

[@madidawn2852]

“You won’t catch me in there” I love him

[@madeinmilawa992]

The extraordinary filming, the colours, the beautiful scenery and boats/ships/vessels are absolutely gorgeous. I have to press pause and just look at the Noorderlicht - what a beauty! thank you !😍❤

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@justincase5272]

Ah... The old Mammalian Diving Reflex! I experienced that after tipping a two-man canoe while paddling around an icy lake. As the ice was increasing rapidly, the water was definitely 32 deg F. We were so cold we couldn't right the canoe, so after two minutes, we gave up and swam to shore before running the mile and a half back to the cabin. Fun Times! So glad you're making your own family memories!