Our Favourite Sailing Destinations in New Zealand! Ep. 77

Join the crew on La Vaga as we sail the east coast of Northland New Zealand and show you a few of our favourite sailing destinations! Meet a few new faces and re-celebrate christmas and new years with us (because who doesn't want to celebrate christmas and new years like every weekend?). I hope you're enjoying catching up to real time. Videos made with love, Elayna. Xo
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Song Credits:
00:01 Greener Pastures - HEEBLAY heeblay.bandcamp.com/
02:37 Seafoam - Gender Work genderwork.bandcamp.com/
06:06 Seafood - Gender Work genderwork.bandcamp.com/
06:59 Carter - Gender Work genderwork.bandcamp.com/
08:54 Hotel 9 - Jack Pen and His Anthropomorphic Orchestra / ackenandhisnthropomorp...
13:26 Running Late - Jack Pen and His Anthropomorphic Orchestra / ackenandhisnthropomorp...
20:26 Running Late - Jack Pen and His Anthropomorphic Orchestra / ackenandhisnthropomorp...
22:59 Jamie Hamilton - I’ve got these strings in my shoulders but I can’t figure out whether I’m a puppet or a kite / tracks
24:38 Song I Cover: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
33:29 High as Love - HEEBLY heeblay.bandcamp.com/
35:52 Now That Chance has Gone - Chris O - www.chrisokunbor.net
40:13 Mandala - HEEBLAY heeblay.bandcamp.com/
45:16 Dark Night of the Soul - Frontier Child - / tracks
47:43 Infant Nascitur - Frontier Child / tracks
50:59 Higher - HEEBLY heeblay.bandcamp.com/
53:29 Don’t Bi Scared to have a Go - A Wood / tracks
56:06 Wait Outside - Getgogetter www.getgogetter.bandcamp.com/...
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[@swimbaitjack4481]

Hey Riley! Great videos mate. As far as the marlin topic goes, what you did in this video was great. Unhooking them in the water, not taking them out for pictures, and reviving them boatside is the best way to go. Those fish will literally fight to the death so they are very tired when you land them. Bringing them aboard not only induces a lot of stress but there is also a layer of slime on those fish that acts as a protective layer and when it gets rubbed away by a boat's gelcoat, that fish is now much more susceptible to infection which leads to the animal eventually dying. People will have different opinions but as far as taste goes, I would not rate marlin very high at all. Boat the tuna, release the marlin. They're not endangered by any means but they're massive animals and thats a lot of meat to process on a sailboat. They're also just a magnificent animal and I personally find so much joy and gratitude watching it swim away strong to fight another day. Hope this helps! Keep up the good work mate!

[@captainsteve19]

Hey R&E Love the Drone footage in the last two Supersize SLV vids here just Ausome! Riley haha love the squint from your face when JP was launching the drone from back of the boat. as we all remember the episode where you said "and I launch a helicopter into my face" funny. Love your love for sailing you two! Elayna as its nice to hear nice things I thank you for the endless hours of editing. As a professional photography who spends endless sometimes thankless hours on the PC editing photo's, I really really appreciate your artists touch here on your channel. Top notch Video productions you two! Also appreciate a Great guitar player, love your skills on your guitars, Good on ya Riley for the new Taylor Guitar gift to Elay :)

[@cecilbeehler2072]

With over a 1,000 comments I wouldn't be surprised if you don't make it to my humble two cents, but if you do thanks for reading, haha. At the end of the day regardless of anyone's sensibilities, If spearfishing/fishing in general is a part of your adventure I would thank you to include it in your videos. It's not that I get a thrill particularly out of the fishing aspects of it, but I want to see the adventure as it is and not the sugarcoated version. One of the reasons I watch your videos out of all the other sailing videos on youtube, is that you two aren't running from anything but instead are running to something. you portray a sense of wonderment for it's own sake by showing that joy is self evident and does not need to be compared to anything for meaning "so much better then....." or "I'm so glad I'm not....." it reminds me most importantly that chasing a dream is not the same as running from a nightmare. Anyway my point is that your videos teach by example if you edit out the somewhat controversial elements you risk losing that which makes your videos special. Keep up the good work your example has been a positive influence in my life. The time effort and care you put into your work shows. My opinions, I don't like sport fishing. Fishing for food is simply a way that we participate in the wonderful world of nature in which we live, and a means by which we remind ourselves that we are a part of this world and not somehow above it all. But I suppose that's a matter of perception. I try not to define myself by my diet.

[@samanthadummer6380]

I stumbled upon your channel a week ago as I was laying in bed sick with a nasty cold from crazy Minnesota weather. I've finally caught up to the latest video. Elayna, your enthusiasm for life and the way you approach challenges has encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone. I struggle a bit with social anxiety, and I've found the way I view interactions with others is changing for the better. I'm so happy I found your channel, and I'm super excited for the next video! Your hard work is appreciated :)

[@craig_ramjet990]

Marlin is a game fish. Have fun, Tag and release. Just never take them out of the water. Also you guys have the character and personality to pull off 1 hour shows where others would fail miserably. I know many of your viewers have sat for hours catching up on your videos from the Med, thru Panama and into the south Pacific with no problem. So a 1 hour video is a real treat. Enjoy NZ and keep having fun.

[@mickmccrohon]

Rileys laugh cracks me up... every time.

[@charliemike13]

I think it's amazing that you two show so much concern for the environment and for people's feelings. Unfortunately, it seems that someone will be offended no matter what. So, you do the best you can and live with a high moral code and always have integrity. Great vids. Thanks!

[@tadserralta]

"I love being kept up all night...I love setting sail and wondering if you got too much out."

[@darrymarkle259]

Solo sail again? Don't think so. Elayna is a once in a lifetime catch. Always have her by your side.

[@bwagenberg]

This was a feature length film. Love the drone shots. You guys always look exhausted for good reason... so much to do. Your guests always have a good, relaxing time.

[@stpauldevencemusic]

Riley, I know nothing about the marlin fishing, but have such great respect for your willingness to ask these questions. This is clearly who you are. I totally identify and love that. I sometimes catch a lot of flack in the sailing community because I just tell people when I don't know something and ask for help. This is not the normal for ocean going people - especially men. I tip my hat to you being so vulnerable, open, and willing to learn in such a public way! Cheers! -Ben (@sailbainbridge)

[@davidcooper2516]

Hey Riley:

[@stefanhuijsman3403]

We sure do like the hour long episodes. Who else likes the video before even watching it????

[@R0dent15]

Riley, as long as it's not endangered or an over fished species, to me it's perfectly ok to catch and eat if not wasting any. Sustenance mate! I understand why sport fishing is fun... adrenaline rush, seeing the beauty of the fish, etc... but to me that feels over indulgent and unnecessarily causing stress to the creature, if only short-lived. Anyway, beautifully filmed and edited episode so cheers to you and (especially) Elayna! well done.

[@Kl8659S]

Im 2 years late, i know XD

[@ItaliavsChile]

Hi Both, from Denmark we salute you, since we started watching has become our weekly thing, my partner and I we die of jealousy just by observing your travels and amazing places visited, however is all positive jealousy and wish you the best in this incoming months and why not years.

[@ExpeditionDrenched]

Loved this, Poor Knights is a world renowned DIVE SITE high on our bucket list. Thank you for sharing and all the hard work you guys are putting into these episodes.

[@mattn6936]

The Marlins are magnificent. I like that you tag them and let them go. They seem to have a look of intelligence about them which makes me more sympathetic to their being freed. These are great shows. We watch this stuff rather than TV shows - it's my little bit of fantasy life. My GF and I own a sailboat we named 'Elskede' (our beloved) and sometimes we are in tears at the beauty and adventure you guys share with us. Thanks a million for being in our dreams...

[@centr0de]

Phenomenal video. Truly fully engaging. After binge watching from the early days, Elayna, your vid skills (capture, edits, screenplay, sound, music) have seriously improved. Considering the scope and intimacy that you cover, you are an "embedded journalist", and a darn good one at that. And Riley so much fun and knowledgeable about the entire adventure. I just live vicariously and dream. Oh, catch and release, tag if you got em. Great job guys.

[@petrolmajk]

This is the best bonus crew you had so far. It is really clear how good chemistry there is between all of you :)