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0:00 - Start
0:01 - Intro
3:50 - First Night Onboard
7:25 - AG1 (Ad)
10:40 - Departure!
13:40 - Reflecting on First Day Sail
15:49 - Sailing through Lightning (43KN of wind!)
17:32 - Day Two Onboard
19:11 - Shredded Stay Sail
26:17 - Engine-less! (Both Engines Stop Working)
28:00 - Day Three - Blue Water Sailing (8KN)
33:00 - Problem Solving with Dylan (OBMG)
36:52 - Musings and Reflections
40:12 - Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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[@SailingLaVagabonde]

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[@dennispatrick4999]

Avoid the Lightning. Poor Sailing Revival got hit twice last year. Lost all electronics.

[@southerngrace]

Aye you two, did you at least get to grubscrew during the crossing? Release some stress? Lol😂 love you guys, so glad to see you two being positive through the shit.

[@fredbeagle307]

Grubscrew👍

[@twinscrew928]

Grubscrew! 😅❤

[@esgee3829]

11:47 you may have a youtube baby if...

[@matthewbridges3147]

Darwin's thumbsup when asked if he was tired has me cracking up, he's got a fine future ahead of him

[@buffalo241]

Yep, he's a tough kid.😊

[@cooperm8899]

Grub screw

[@ABlissfulNomad]

Truth!

[@katieransdell2997]

I was about to type the same thing about his little thumbs up. What a little trooper❤

[@kschleic9053]

That thumbs up needs to be a t-shirt. maybe "we ripped a sail"😂 edit: or maybe "grubscrew"😮

[@lauram5846]

As a teenager I lived aboard with my parents and we sailed from Maine to Florida and the Bahamas. The first day we set sail heading south and off the coast of MA we had a fire in the forepeak. My dad had me take the helm at age 14 while he went below (a small TV had caught fire that was attached to a battery). I was terrified as we were going into the wind (63 ft mast) and I was dodging lobster pots and at sunset. What a start! But we made it and the five years I lived aboard were the absolute best of my life! Good on ya!

[@sb5064]

That's a great story. Awesome memories

[@ariadnapasto9933]

❤

[@petergosnell4725]

This really was an exceptionally well produced episode by two people who are at the very top of the private videography tree. You're a very resourceful and resilient couple.

[@glennburch1081]

I was impressed at how you two, Elayna and Riley, were so composed at the worst times of the trip. A lot of things going wrong, complicated by poor weather. Not having engines was dangererous as you pointed out. Anyhow, everybody seemed to learn a lot on this trip, albeit the hard way at times. Shaking a boat out can be tough work. Once you become intimately familiar with her, life will be better and you will look back on the rough patches fondly and with confidence and pride. What an episode, so important to share things that go wrong so everybody can learn. All in all, a gorgeous sail boat! Congratulations on finally getting a chance to work her......... she's BEAUTIFUL!

[@beatdizzy]

This. I guess that's why they call it a shakedown. 😂 You're getting a lot of flack in the comments but cruisers know that waking up to a squall, a) it's disorienting b) it's safer to stop the drum smashing into the boat ASAP. God love you tho, you were lucky. The exit rules of Thailand are downright dangerous to sailors. Doing 16 knots is FAST I guess also a reminder of how fast. Also, guys, please rig some jack lines somewhere. Did anyone check the fuel?

[@13thbiosphere]

Relative luxury,,,,,, about time they gave some good content..... Can you remember 4 years ago when pushed it to their limits

[@lilygirl2719]

They were composed on the film they posted. I doubt they were composed during most of the sail because many moments were truly life or death moments on this passage and safety precautions were not taken. Regardless of what Vietnam's policies are, you don't take a family out on a boat in those conditions and that was their first mistake.

[@chikatoo]

She’s a beast!!! The color combination is amazing!!! Hope you guys are all feeling better, so hard to see the little dude so sick. Can’t wait for all the future adventures!🎉

[@Jonafets]

I'm a 44 year old dad from South Africa and know what it's like when the kids are not well ...on land, when a hospital is just a few minutes away. Having to deal with that in the middle of nowhere, on a boat...that can not be easy. Elayna, you are one tough cookie! Respect! Great episode and good job for not sugar coating anything. Life doesn't always play out how you planned, so thumbs up for keeping it real. 🇿🇦 Oh and we need to get those boys a rugby 🏉 ball!

[@monicasgh68]

Thank you for allowing us to join you on your shakedown cruise. What an exciting, scary adventure. Your boys are little rockstars! So adorable and resilient.

[@shaneharmer2555]

A modest twist, a sturdy bind, In the dance of parts, it's finely aligned. Hidden within the mechanical grace, A humble grub screw in its secret place.

[@RebeccaLong-q9u]

While on the one hand, I'm so excited to see you guys sailing the new boat, I'm also surprised that you made the decision to take this trip with so many safety reasons to have stayed in port. I'm looking forward to seeing more videos of your adventures on this new ship, but hope that I see them here on KZbin and not as a headline in the news. Please play it more conservative like you used to. A fancy boat and an experienced crew don't negate the risk factors stacking up against you.

[@robindorrell9347]

While you're docked having repairs made you could add railings around the deck, and add larger netting so the kids can be safer with more space to play. Add some overhead protection for the person at the helm. The boat needs a few adjustments for safe, fun, and comfortable family living. These are simple things. If this was your house, it would be no big deal to do these things, so I don't think adding these to a boat is a big deal either.

[@JacobLM42]

🤡🤡

[@JasRoss]

That helm position looks god awful in bad weather.

[@johnair1]

More safety is def needed slv pls fix those issues otherwise you push the odds

[@harpomorris1909]

Definitely going to need sun and rain protection in the tropics. You will get it all sorted I have no doubt, great episode!

[@Bitcoinistheshit]

😂 what would they do without you 🤔🤣

[@homeblessedhome]

These babies are absolutely beautiful kids. The thumbs 👍 up was the best and the poor kid couldn’t even keep his little eyes open. He wanted to be a trooper!!! And he was. 🥰

[@realfuturist9263]

This episode should be referenced in literally EVERY sailing safety course. So many lessons in one video.

[@annecasillas5402]

Grub Screw....an epic band name waiting to happen! Well done everyone, that was certainly a full shakedown to the power of 10! Wowza! So glad the little guys are on the mend. Thank you so much for sharing your life, its is a beautiful one to witness. 💜💜

[@carenclemmons5002]

So glad that no one was injured or chucked into the angry ocean during the sail mishap. Loosing one’s gripe during a MP moment would not have been good on top of loosing two fingers. So glad that each one aboard could survive that series of unfortunate events. Gilda Radner was correct: if it ain’t one thing it’s 6 others (real loose 😊paraphrase) glad y’all are gettin stuff worked into better shape. So glad to see yall back aboard La Vagabond III

[@neilgunns8391]

Would the world please learn how to spell lose. 4 letter word that 90% of English speakers get wrong. 🤷‍♂️ Pet peeve. 😝

[@dearmeecha1310]

You are such a trooper Elayna. Two sick kiddos and sea sickness. As a mama I can imagine all that and my heart goes out to you. You handled all that so well! Again, glad all turned out ok and you guys learned so much.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

dude you saw 50 minutes of 600 nautical mile sail, how can you even begin to make that assumption? YOu people only see what you want to see.

[@norwegianblue2764]

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 No. Dude. You're the one making an assumption. We all SEE the same thing. You're talking about what is unseen. And you choose to assume the worst about people. You are entitled to that choice. And I wish you the best of luck with it.

[@elwoodroadsmusic9639]

I'm not sure why but i lost track of you guys since your first boy was born. I've just jumped back in and I cannot believe how far you guys have come! So amazing. Definitely hanging around for more. Greetings from Perth!

[@woofersd2383]

Seems like a very loud boat, I don’t remember these noises on Vega 1. Glad you are all safe. What a trip.

[@sharaswitala6296]

I noticed that too..is that the rigging

[@neilgunns8391]

Really noisy. 🤷‍♂️

[@Kim-up5zw]

And super bouncy! No wonder they were seasick. eeeckk.

[@hearmenow909]

Despite all the challenges you faced, it was pretty epic to see you finally on the move in your new vessel.

[@A1Concreters]

No siderails, no jacklines, no tethers, no pfd`s? You play a dangerous game, my friends

[@handroids1981]

Sailing ala Vaguer Blonde ignoring and forgetting basic safety? Sacrebleu!

[@verityspringer3388]

Yeah thats unforgiveable

[@bkanders1]

They are wearing some at 17:40. You have to assume during rough conditions they know what they are doing.. Having a PFD on the kiddos when the kiddos are on deck is what they typically have done for other video's.

[@92OliverH]

Agreed, not be an armchair sailor but in any situation like that always have your lifejacket on before going on deck, ideally clipped into jackstays running the length of the deck. 18:50 is a great example of how to get lost at sea. Glad everyone safe and can see how wearing a lifejacket is not only for you but for your other crew members who will then risk their life to try recover you.

[@HondoTrailside]

Just tie in. You fall off a boat that has that speed potential, or any boat, in heavy weather, even if noticed immediately, your chance of recovery is very low. There must be some electronic solution to help, but just based on human potential, you can't easily find your way back to where they went into the water, and you can't see them for the wave tops. We aren't poolside at a hotel.

[@MrBlurbman]

I really have to hand it to Rapido for crewing with you in a challenging shake down maiden voyage and also to the Vagabond family, showing your resilience handling sickness, rough sailing and a multitude of equipment failures with grace, composure and a smile (All the while still looking good). Impressive all round. Happy Christmas to you all, with wishes for peace, happiness and abundance.

[@giselekusmik9167]

WOW! What a shakedown cruise! BRAVO everyone! GRUB SCREW! Riley and Elayne - you are BOTH AAAAAMAZING PARENTS! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@carenclemmons5002]

But they may be improved grub-screws.

[@peggybachmann9792]

Wow what a sail...get the tough one out of the way..learning while extra crew on board was a blessing. Safe travels with many sunrises and sunsets to come. Your kiddos are adorable

[@granifulano]

I've been following you for years and your personal growth is astonishing! To share these intimate moments and the harsh reality of your sail. It will end, you will both know much more about the boat and will be better sailors for it. This is but temporary. My boyfriend and I and 5 others delivered a single hull 40' Islander sailboat from Hawaii to Seattle. There were several harried things that took place. Dangerous and unexpected. You've started at rock bottom, it's only up from here! Best to you and the family. From an avid fan!

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Yes, life is hard, sharing. This video only earned them at least $50,000.

[@granifulano]

@@guenthermichaels5303 and I'm totally fine with that. How about you?

[@guenthermichaels5303]

@@granifulano why not? It's impressive what they have achieved. I am pleased for them.

[@thesoul2sqeeze]

​@@guenthermichaels530350 for one video? Who's paying them that ??

[@profcrabbe]

Can I suggest that if there are possible conditions like that, you run jack lines and have everyone clipped in? Even with a PFD, if someone had gone over, there was no getting them back. I was in a Newport Bermuda race and we hit a squall like that at night in the Gulf Stream. I was on the bow changing the #2 down to the #3. We had just gotten the 2 down when a wave swept me (and the sail) right under the lifeline and over the port side of the boat. I was clipped in on the starboard jack line, so I just hung there on the port side of the boat. (I was also still holding the foot of the 2 with my left hand as it splayed out behind the boat). It took two people to haul me back on. If I hadn’t been clipped in, I (and the 2) would have been lost

[@janharper3963]

I went on my friend's Yacht for 2 weeks. It was hard. And I did help them stock it with water. They finally got the thing that changes salt water into drinking water. Saving a lot of room on the yacht. Very brave for what you all are going through. Fun to watch.

[@xbioman7882]

The boat is beautiful. Despite the ugly weather and all the issues, the boat still looks amazing.

[@lindenperkins345]

I know how much you have wanted this time. But same and I didn't think we would ever all get there. Sorry it was so hard but thanks for making this video.

[@ecleveland1]

It makes a huge statement. Those black sails with the white deck and mango gold hull are stunning!

[@andreagoodman1636]

Yes! I am not a sailor at all, but some of those drone shots had me saying that boat is absolutely beautiful!

[@m.l.e.8956]

It is absolutely beautiful, but I’m not really fond of the black sales. Does that make it any hotter underneath???

[@jackbarlow11]

Big bird do be looking good!

[@barjohn007]

The boat is a beauty and I am impressed with both of you handling the boat and your children. The one thing I noticed that I think you should consider fixing is the drumming sound as waves hit the Ama's. I would consider foamed in insulation or foam blocks adhered to the inside of the Ama's in locations selected to reduce the drumming from the hollow structure as a wave pounds it. It was very evident listening and watching your video and would add to the fatigue.

[@VanDoghies]

What a hectic first voyage! Thanks so much for sharing the good and bad of sailing life, it's not all clear skies out there! Filming during the chaos is such a reward for us to see.

[@gladiusminiexplorer2569]

RILEY you are a seasoned sailor your instincts and gut feeling was not to do this voyage.. Its great that you lived thru it.. BUT you put the lives of everyone on board at risk.. WHEN you are the captain THATS ON YOU.. I think you may forgotten this.. Most of you reading this are going to critique my comment.. But unless you have been a captain your opinion or comment is unfounded.. RILEY what doesnt kill you makes you stronger..You put your crew and boat at risk.. The sea is no holder of persons and you will always be its puppet.. Great movie you created ,, but it wasnt a movie ,, was it?? I would say good luck on your travels but depending on luck at sea makes you a fool.. i will. Say trust your instincts and ability only..

[@lilygirl2719]

my husband has sailed for over 40 years and the lack of concern for safety is really unbelievable. Hopefully they learned and Riley's arrogance will be replaced with humility due to his mistakes.

[@gregmatthies8128]

@@lilygirl2719comment spot on 100%. I too have sailed for over 30y ocean racing and you would be put ashore if you did this crap. If this was a channel about flying and Reiley showed similar lack of concern for safety his flying license would be revoked in a hearth beat.

[@nancycosta2448]

He is arrogant and perhaps a narcissist.

[@whowhy9023]

100%. Also very stupid to leave with very sick kids. If any complications occur it could be very serious.

[@codyw.3928]

The emotions in his eyes at 15:16. MAN I felt that. Going through this whole process thinking and praying that you're doing the right thing for others and it just seems like nothing is going right. I know that feeling way too damn well.

[@stefanclaes7970]

What a journey guys… Good to see you are well aware you were lucky to have avoided disaster. I believe you can assume the boat has been baptized now! This extreme voyage will allow you to improve all the boat issues massively and ensure future safety, confidence and hence enjoyment! Welcome aboard ❤ I don’t think you do but please don’t try to make risky video for likes and subscribers, we all want to have “safe” fun, but learn how to handle risky situations. Big thanks.

[@BusinessAccount-xj7zx]

I feel compelled to share my concerns about the recent experience, where it appears that safety measures were not adequately implemented-no safety lines, vests, or precautions. I have been a devoted follower for years, always enjoying a feel-good sentiment from your content. However, this particular episode has left me with a contrasting feeling. Leaving port without the necessary safety precautions, especially when the risks were known in advance, seems like a questionable decision. I sincerely hope that lessons are learned from this incident and that future endeavors prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, this time it seems there was prior knowledge of potential risks. You managed this time and well done everybody ! Wishing you all the best, and I hope that moving forward, more consideration is given to ensuring the safety of those undertaking such ventures. Much Love, see you next week.

[@martinmons76]

You're so right. Thanks for your humble opinion. 😊

[@wutzzz138]

No shoes, no life vest, 1 dude only with tethers. Sure, follow the channel for entertainment, but DO NOT, follow their lack of safety sailing.

[@sb5064]

I was thinking the same. Couldn't they have waited a few days?

[@jttech44]

@@sb5064 They really can't. Vietnam is super strict about you sticking to your departure times and their government is fairly unpredictable in how things are enforced. So, it could be anywhere from no big deal, to some government official essentially extorting you in exchange for leniency to them getting deported with no recourse and not being able to return. They basically had to leave, no other real choice. They did have a choice to wear PFD's though, and to test their propulsion, and to wear harnesses, and they did none of this above, which is fairly risky.

[@sb5064]

@jttech44 When I watched the video for the second time, I heard the contraints they were under from the government. 👍🏼

[@lv21987]

All this stuff is no joke, yikes. The blessing is you had people on board who knew the boat. Glad all of you are safe and sound.

[@bearlin9236]

What a crisp movie! Perfect story telling, emotion, tension, thrill! All these years and it culminates to this. Wow. Thanks a lot and good luck to future sailings!

[@morphkogan8627]

Darwin's thumbs up while looking like an absolute wreck was the highlight of this video. Hilarious

[@norwegianblue2764]

Over the past few months I've become a big fan of Lauren Landers' channel. (I don''t want to be impolite so I won't post a link here.) But that prompted me to do a search of "best sailing channels on KZbin," and this was one of the top 3-4 results. Honestly, I did not care for the other "top" channels, but I LOVE this one. I've only watched a handful of episodes so far. A few from the early days and a few more recent. Riley and Elayna are so genuine, so likable. I look forward to lots of hours of wonderful content. Thank you and God bless.

[@travelbubble3776]

That 40 min episode felt like a 4 minute one! I couldn’t get enough!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 So excited for this new stunning boat!

[@MultiplyLiberation]

I agree this was the first of their videos that I watched the full episode

[@R1p3rGaming]

Thank you for stoping by in Kota Kinabalu. Glad to have met you guys at the Marina. Smooth sailing today and fair wind always.

[@8350183j43011]

When you guys woke up, from finally being able to sleep, and it was like it was the literal best thing that ever happened, that proves that your lives are pretty perfect. Having those tiny things affect your mood in such a good way. Very jealous over here.

[@robertw.1499]

Watching this and everything you went through, one thing became very apparent. When you’re forward, either doing normal work on the foredecks or wrestling with a busted sail, you really are open to all kinds of danger. There is nothing to stop you being thrown off the boat. No.side rails or lines, and as far as I could make out, nobody was wearing a harness attached to an arrester-line. Imagining you guys being out there alone with the kids, being hit by such weather, is scary shit.

[@gregmatthies8128]

And the children not wearing life vests either. Safety is VERY a low on Reiley list he is a danger to himself and those aboard.

[@dustydavey7313]

Kids were inside, pretty hard to go overboard when ya in bed@@gregmatthies8128

[@StephEvans-p3m]

They are very experienced boat people, so I guess they do really know what they are doing 👍

[@gregmatthies8128]

@@TheManInTheRing I can do what I like and comment in a respectful way. My view has nothing to do with you and I can watch what I like

[@rarerufus8864]

@@TheManInTheRing Chill out Mr Faulkner, Greg has a valid point and is perfectly entitled to state it. I've just posted above saying that I too was surprised at the lack of safety jackets & lines with the foresail issue in that weather. It's not a competence thing, it's just plain common sense, more especially without safety rails.

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

The first day sail going like this, with all the appropriate people are on board, is exactly how it should have went. This way ya’ll will know how the boat handles and what to do and what you need if this happens again. I wish you all the best in your future sails.

[@mdwarsh]

The staysail is supposedly your "strongest" sail, which was utilized as a kind of storm sail. I was shocked that it broke loose, until seeing that the drum was attached to the deck by a flimsy looking tackline. On my sloop, I had an internal, removable "baby" stay which was stainless steel standing rigging thinner, but similar to the other stays and shrouds on the vessel. It was built to handle stormy conditions. It doesn't appear that your staysail was engineered for that purpose.

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

Thank you for this honest reporting. I never would have believed that experienced sailors like you would make such thoughtless beginner mistakes. I can understand that the joy of the new boat and the constraints of having to leave the country because a visa is not extended can lead to making such wrong decisions, but knowingly going out with an untested brand new boat while a typhoon is underway really borders on absolute ignorance.” - sorry

[@gregmatthies8128]

At last someone with the balls to state the obvious. Reiley almost never wears a safety line and there are none on the bow of the boat. They only started wearing them on second day and when sail ripped those up front were wearing a harnesses but it wasn’t attached. Like really are these people that dumb?

[@SCBiscuit13]

This is how most trouble comes. "You had to sail out" because of xyz...

[@Tech_reviews-insta_360]

The anticipation waiting just for this video was killing me

[@karlswope2331]

Wow, your family are a bunch of bad asses!! I don't know many adults that could have put up with those conditions, but your kid even sick worked through it. Well done guys, we'll done.👍

[@vahnlewis9749]

So glad you made port "largely undamaged". Tris are super powerful, which is great in nice weather, but when all hell is breaking loose, they can be super-duper powerful, and that's "like going downhill with no brakes". My tri can sail at 10 kt with a bare pole in a strong wind. I have noticed that I have a notch, a point of sail where the boat just leaps forward. If your used to it, it's really fun, but if you are unaware, it will come as a big surprise. Good to have a bit of seasoned crew on board when thing get weird (like Mary Poppins crew). Another thing is that when you get going, it's going to be wet on deck, sometimes it's going to be a shower. When you're going fast, your bow spray can land behind your boat. A butt screw, yep, its sometimes the smallest things that can create chaos on board. But with time you will figure all that out. You not only have a new boat but a very fast and very high-tech boat, and that's a lot to master. The idea of an electric and diesel is great, hopefully the electric drives with regen will prove to be enough in the future. Regen will be great on a tri, because you go fast enough to really get power out of it. Boats only running 6 or 8 kt aren't able to go fast enough to get into a regen sweet spot. Nice to know that worked for you. All in all, quite a video, and the adventure is just beginning. Looking forward to your next one.

[@raftingrachel204]

Ho-ly crap you guys!!! So glad everyone is safe. As a mama, I would be so worried about my kids and something happening to the boat at that point. It would be helmets and harnesses all the way round lol. After watching you for 6 years or so now I know full well, you both know better than all of us what the safest course is though and I have no doubt you did it. God bless you all on your future travels.

[@sdcofer52]

No safety gear on (PFD/harness/tether) with the breeze on, lines flying, sails shredding. Sheet, easy to go overboard and hella harder to get back on.

[@juanzz412]

minute 19:00 serious security error. two crew members without harness, without lifeline, without adequate clothing, without self-inflating vest

[@peace_oceans]

No drill. No engines. Very slapdash. Very very very lucky.

[@gregmatthies8128]

And the children almost never wearing life vests and they can’t swim, wrong. On all accounts.

[@fred1star]

Totally agree, catalogue of errors even before they set sail. Illness, poor weather forecast, some sort of arbitrary date they had to leave the country by….. looked an easy call for me to postpone sail.

[@Lambrusco83]

exact same thought..

[@McMarvin42]

Grub screw in the comments

[@TheFincastleHokie]

I'm a power-boat guy, so pretty much everything I know about sailing has come from watching your videos. While I don't understand a lot of it, I do enjoy the sailing nerd stuff...keep it coming...

[@waltervanderboor]

Quite a shake down. Boats are a personal choice in every aspect and I personally wouldn't go for anything near this for a family. It's fun for sure and maybe it's exactly the excitement you wanted. Those racing reef hooks are a great example of what I mean, not great for cruising. The boat is looking really good, beautiful interior etc. and I am happy for the both of you, waiting so long to realize this. But in the back of my head there's the question why this instead of performance cat with more space for the children inside. I follow many channels and am a sailor for a few decades, living on a 50 ft now in Asia, I sailed Northern country, northsea etc. as well as Chinese sea. My desire is much more space, and comfortable speed. A large cat.. each their dream. Our monohull is obviously much slower, like half windspeed, but you show me results here that equal more or less the new HH, Outremer X etc. Hence I wonder, whats the benefit that you see in a trimaran? What do I miss here? Last but not least, best regards from my 4 yr old crew member to your boys. SV VAGEKENNIS INDONESIA

[@lmphashby]

I also agreed. I'm not sure what his thinking seems to be, it seems yo be somewhat self centered and interests! Space and comfort is not a consideration taken at all! Seems selfish!

[@waltervanderboor]

selfish is not the word I would use. In general I love the choices Elayna and Reilly make, and I know they are all pro their boys.This is just a choice, which I think the builders should have voted against for a family.@@lmphashby

[@kvalvagnes]

Basic - a tri is safer than a cat... if you want to sail fast. This boat has extreme stability and power - it can go fast without pushing the limits. At 60ft the space is enough for them also with guests . Then - they are YTers - so they need a boats that are interesting and exiting to watch . The other sailing YTers I have followed ends up in std cats - that are just comfortable but maybe just as fast as Vagabonds last boat the Outremer. This boat is controversial as a family cruiser - but its exiting to follow this.

[@Officialyou1618]

What a home! Congrats you two! Many happy memories, travels and crossings in her. From ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@fbd101060]

Great to see you are all ironing out the rough spots. Riley you have a well grounded approach to what suits you a d your team best for optimal safe sailing in compromising situations. The grub screw was a beauty. Solutions are always found in the least expected and simple areas. Enjoy Kota Kinabalu. I laid a pipeline offshore there 30 years ago - came on shift every morning to that beautiful majestic mountain rising out of the sea. The iban locals in Sarawak are just the nicest ppl on earth.

[@TheFroggie66]

HOLY CRAP! As a wife, I would have been terrified watching my husband getting flung around on deck with a loose sail line in hand and no lifeline on. JEEZUS! So glad you guys are safe!

[@fokkebuter9463]

There’s really nothing more exciting and scary at the same time then sailing a newly bought boat! Its surreal to being able to experience it with you guys even though its true a video 😅

[@ElvisPa79]

Maybe you can implement some rules of seamanship (not only for Kids) like: In Bad weather, no one leaves the cockpit without a lifejacket and lifeline. No one grabs a flapping sheet under load. …

[@ritagoedecke6574]

I know all about heavy and rough weather,I have been sailing and cruising everywhere for almost 8 years. i think you should have waited it out for a better window weather before you left, my second point is to lock yourself on the rail when you are outside on the deck for safety reasons in those kind of storms and waves. It seemed rather dangerous .

[@bobbiejay2085]

They had a deadline to leave the country. Bureaucracy.

[@fraserbuchanan4799]

Looked scary. Especially the guy out in the squall, swinging from a sheet with no lifejacket! Glad he stayed on!

[@richdarroyo]

I thought this was ridiculous when I first starting watching. I'm actually amazed. Good looking boat too. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

[@cherylsibson2529]

An incredible sail indeed, and you wouldn't have it any other way, world class pioneers and legends! as far as your carpet, ( side note) you could drop it off to a dry cleaners, they have drums and or a press that would wash out the sea water out of the carpet. You've had a once in a life time experiences, and with more to come! Hope for all the best for both you and the kids, how exciting! I love the colour combinations and the windows.

[@katbailey0]

Right after Riley pointed out that bird, I saw a box floating in the ocean about 13:04 into the video. Thought that was odd 🫤 Darwin's thumbs up when Riley asked him if he was tired was the greatest! I I even rewound it to watch him again. Made me smile. My grandson is just a few months younger than Darwin. They're so cute to watch at that age. He and Lenny are the best. This was a great video guys. Looked like you really had a crazy night. Looking forward to watching your next adventure! Love you all ♥️

[@annsheridan12]

Siting in the A/C watching the video reminds me when I bought my catamaran sailboat and thought about sailing the world. Read 7 books by famous sailers and was impressed that only one was still sailing and they now lived far from the water and one said “ I kept the spare oar from the dinghy and walked inland till someone asked what was that in my hand, that’s where I settled” Got it and never sailer more than 2 weeks and 250 miles from the comforts of home.

[@buffalokay]

That’s literally my only caveat; the heat. I’ve never been a fan of hot & humid. I can’t think of anything worse 😂 So being stuck aboard a small vessel with stifling heat is just not my jam.

[@suefitz2498]

How great is that opportunity to learn all about your new vessel with all that help and support. You couldn’t program a simulator with what the sea and the winds hurled at you. Great to see you all making small, large and effective changes as you prepare your new home for the ocean. Love it ❤❤

[@StillPooh62]

Grub screw! 😂 I've never heard of semantic satiation, but it appeals to my love of alliteration. I can't believe what a LITERAL shakedown cruise that was! 😱 Did you set sail on a Friday or something? Anyway, I'm glad you came out the other side feeling better. Your kids are troopers! 😎

[@patrickjames1080]

It's a felicitous analogy (showing off using big words)- ha ha.

[@kennethhowell5291]

Beautiful family. Bravely sailing and building memories that they will never forget. The greatest family development that could possibly exist. So thoughtful together, enchanting!

[@themcpeters]

Grub screw. This was such a great watch. Really had my blood pumping! Incredible storytelling and enjoyed the more technical explanations about the boat/sailing techniques. 30 knots + comfortable?! That’s next level

[@karencheney2347]

I am a non sailing person and I am so impressed with how you survived. I am just sitting here in my little kitchen grateful to have not been on the water. My brother in law is a boat captain and this made me have even more respect for him and what he does up in Maine. Your resilience is shining through!

[@justincase5272]

I'm a USAF aviator who has participated in several shakedown flights of heavily refurbished aircraft (new aircraft are very rare!) Save your sanity by GENTLY increasing performance demands upon a new ship. Easy does it! Gently add stresses. In the shakedown cruise, your primary goal is to gain a good feel for your new sailboat. Yes, you'll want to "put her through the paces." That means testing her systems to within specified design limits, not pushing her beyond design failure limits, not either of sailboat or crew. Engineering refinement consists of the slow but steady progression of stressors, stopping and slowing at each failure, fixing and verifying same, before ramping slowly and steadily up to the next point of failure. At this point, I MUST ask: Why are the manufacturers asking you to performance test their sailboats? That's a HUGE risk! THEY should be wringing out their own designs, certifying it thoroughly before relinquishing control over to you.

[@lmphashby]

Agreed, 1000%

[@fraserbuchanan4799]

You’re spot on, but in their case there is always a conflict of interest with creating dramas that attract lots of views.

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Oh My God...I think everyone has said everything about the strenuous adventure. I just wanted to add that Lenny and Darwin are so beautiful. Hope that you guys have an amazing Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all and hope the rest of the sails are easy and enjoyable.

[@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest]

Grub screws also referred to as a set screw. You do an amazing job editing your videos, professional all the way. Can’t imagine doing everything you do and then having a camera on all the time. Absolutely amazing. That’s why you’re the #1 sailing channel on KZbin

[@reallydarlings-se2xf]

These observations from non-sailor. Helm leaves operator so completely exposed and standing at all times. All the noise from water slapping and banging. No safety rails, etc. Room to roam inside and out much restricted vs last vessel. Interior dark and cramped. Perhaps someone can explain the advantages. Seems scary and uncomfortable.

[@TahoeMtnMan]

I just can't imagine the stress of taking a new boat on a multiday crossing with kids during a storm. Hats off to you for making it across safely. Glad the boat company was along to see what did and did not work. Thanks for sharing your family with all of us out here.

[@stanpustylnik]

Wow, what a crazy storm on first boat's voyage! Give kids lot of strong hugs for going strong despite sickness.

[@robertedge6902]

Happy that your first sail was successful. It was certainly a crash course with an emphasis on crash. Glad y’all safe and sound. Now you know how bad it can be you’ll enjoy the good days more. Happy sailing!

[@amye4087]

Grub screw 😉. What a trip. Glad you did make it. Darwins thumbs up was priceless and Lenny was looking a little guilty when asking them what they were doing. So cute. Thanks for taking us along.

[@philippessle5030]

About the leaky hatch, shove playdough around the seam, it helps reduce the flow, and can be removed easily later when u have a better fix! I don't set sail without a lump of it haha

[@jttech44]

flour paste can be used to much the same effect.

[@sailingalfie]

Great video guys, props on getting as much filming done as you did, shake down cruise, kids and all. So happy you are all ok 40+ knots. Can't believe the reefing, you will be doing a favour for anyone who follows you by getting that more manageable. Love sv alfie

[@jfxl1977]

It may not have been an ideal first trip, but it brought many things to your attention. I would call that a success, very informational, and ultimatley an ideal shakedown. The Rapido is living up to its reputation, and once things are dilaed in, it will be an amazing vessel to courier you all into your next many adventures. I'm loving this chapter of the LaVagabond novel!

[@linf525]

Just an amazing debut!! Too bad about the weather, but you all were champions. The video was so honest, and your new trimaran is gorgeous!! Wishing you a wonderful future as you adjust to your whole new life.

[@markraumer2336]

I cannot believe that the crew were working on deck in a gale trying to repair the staysail without a life vest or safety line. That is one very wet boat underway and there would be no way you would ever recover the guy with no shirt at 18.53 in the video. I get the macho bit about sailing faster than anyone and how much safer that is…but is it? I would have been safely tied up back in Thailand applying for another leaving date.

[@waxinggibbous718]

It looks like you’re captain suffered from sunk cost bias. You should research it. Riley I think you would find it interesting, it’s an aviation phenomena described in human factors.

[@rawganic5183]

I know we only see a very small snippet of your life and my sense of judgement could be far from accurate but the small bit we do see Lenny seems to have a sad and lost look on his face at times that leaves me wondering how much he is enjoying being refined on the boat and moving constantly around the world now as he gets older … I can imagine as parents now you are torn between persuaing your dreams of continuing sailing the world, the financial attachment to this channel and what is best suited for the boys development and the stages of growth ahead of them… love you to touch on this in a transparent way! Would be interesting to hear ❤

[@GuyCruls]

the illustration identifying the stay sail is super-useful - simply and crystal clear. please keep'em coming!

[@evanjohnson5401]

I know it's not fair to judge your beautiful new home based on a tumultuous shakedown, but it helps to have a good first experience. I could tell how stressed Riley was feeling about wanting his family to love their new home and it was not looking good those first 2 days! It felt like moving your family to a new place for a job and the immense pressure that person feels to help the family settle into the new setting. Here's to settling in and all the incredible memories you'll make in la vaga III.

[@konrad1916]

For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:3

[@kathyl3918]

Bringing the true definition of a "shake down cruise", to life! it is better to have some problems and not have everything go so smoothly...now, you can see what she can do and eliminate some of the problems. As Riley says, you guys were "Legends" during the passage. Whew! I need a drink!

[@blackrocket2000]

Clearly having good external comms must be very reassuring when stuff goes wrong, and having that access to expertise in real time. A crazy start to your new boat, but you all survived to tell the tale. Take it easy, and take timeout to sort “your new home” before the next epic venture. Good luck

[@matthewbeaumont6587]

Grub screw . WOW an epic adventure , heck of a shake down . End of the day everyone is okay , damage was kept to a minimum. you had an amazing story to tell . thank you for sharing :)

[@hilltopvt]

Now that was a hell of a maiden voyage! The boat is gorgeous and fast, and the crew is tough and game (Darwin looked like he was exhausted, and he just gives a little thumbs up - that KILLED me, what a little trooper). Very exciting. Grub screw! So good you're back on the water!

[@georgelawton9075]

This is none of my business!!! BUT, I think it’s time your nice family go to Australia find a nice place to live. One of you find a job you enjoy. Send your boys to school where they can interact to other children. You have a nice boat where you can enjoy sailing around Australia. All of the above is. I’m looking out for your family’s safety. I am over 80 years old, I have been on the ocean all my life. I know what can happen!😅

[@corsair760]

Myself , like you Riley, feel in hindsight that jacklines and landyards were a missed priority . Only , what would have happened to Mary Poppins finger if he was tied to the deck. A different kind of emergency I suspect. Luv your broadcasts. Keep em coming .

[@jasonpacific5661]

I've been a pioneer and you guys are world-class pioneers. 🏅 Oh yes - doing everything for the first time..is nuts 😵‍💫 Yet as always with you guys - 6 times down, 7 times up !! Wheeee 🌠

[@nekalatimer3145]

You guys are incredible parents. How you kept calm and reassured those boys was awesome! I can only imagine how terrifying that was and you still make it look effortless. Well done guys!

[@shawntaylor817]

I really am always impressed by the support each of you show each other in the roles that sometimes get dictated to us in life. Very impressive.

[@dictator9849]

It’s everything I knew and remembered when they decided on this Tri Hull . Bang, Bang, Slap, Slap. If you didn’t notice it, watch a regular catamaran video then come back to this. It’s constant even in decent weather at the last of the video. No, space up top. Extremely dangerous even in decent weather, and foolish to not have lifejackets on, AND safety lines at all times. Lastly, the flying hull. Looks cool, but unless you’re very experienced you have to manage it properly. Yes, no matter what you hear, any tri can flip. Worse, at high speeds you can bury the windward hull and pitch pole. Not a family friendly boat by any means and I really worry it’s just a matter of time.

[@jamesdelaigle1067]

I have several different accounts on KZbin, but I am back after a little burn out. Watching the old stuff on Facebook brought me back. I always worry about you guys hitting the big wave or big storm.

[@robertbaird4822]

And you think you can sail it single handed,YOUR BLOODY JOKING

[@rileybri]

I'm frankly surprised these big Yaght builders are keen to have cameras on an initial shakedown cruise. I'm glad everything worked out and you had access to support all be it virtually when the poop was hitting the fan. Nils is the man. Have known him for a long time and got a super fast ride on Soma on St.John back when he skippered her. The great banana is amazing!

[@johnevans4015]

As an Apple grower and having done Bass Strait in 63kn on the nose I am afraid that the only thing you did right was eat that apple. You have bought a Lamborghini to go shopping. Just say to yourself yes I have done it and sell the thing before it kills you all !!!because when it happens it will be catastrophic. Regards and good luck I don’t like those hatch’s in the pontoons When they are running under water and the pontoons get water in them they will pull you around in a circle not good Safety is closing a cabin door not attaching yourself to lifelines. The forces on a cat are nothing to a trymaran

[@blueishxx]

good idea , no hatches in pontoons ,

[@learigg]

Agree 100%, I hope they manage to stay safe with the kids.

[@luciencubano]

Sending good vibes .. hope it all gets better really quickly. Be safe!! ❤️❤️

[@jimmarshall5453]

I'm sorry but how can you have a shakedown cruise that is already a passage? I thought the point of a shakedown cruise is to check things out, see what breaks or doesn't work right and then return to port and fix them. I'm glad Rapido sent crew with you. What did they report about the shake down cruise that took the boat on without you? We are VERY curious how that went and what failures if any they experienced. Zam was flying the sail (usually done with a spinnaker), what some people do for fun in the tropics, but in this case, his life was at risk.