SAILBOAT TAKEOVER (every mistake possible) | Kara and Nate

#354 Thanks for joining us this week as we welcome aboard fellow KZbinrs ‪@KaraandNate‬ ! ⛵️🌊 This was their first time sailing, so Riles and I decided the best way to teach them the ropes would be letting them ‘take over’ La Vagabonde… Get ready for some laughs as they navigate a triad of challenges we set them! Let us know in the comments how you think they faired...
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[@KaraandNate]

We are so grateful to call y'all friends! For us it was the in between moments that weren't captured on camera and the great conversations that made our time onboard really special :) Thank you for the most amazing week and for teaching us how to sail (kind of)! We still have a lot to learn, so just let us know when you're ready to have us again ;)

[@Devon881]

I watched yours yesterday and I just got back from California so I was sad but your video cheered my up when I was watching it.

[@RUTHSOFFGRID]

Was great to see my two favorite KZbinrs collaborate. Cant wait to see where you go next.

[@toddcospelich6381]

Hello from the Deep Water Mafia! Two of my favorite groups of people in one place! Super cool to watch.

[@Cringefest101]

Hey I came from ya'lls channel. I liked AND subscribed. 😍 I look forward to checking our more of their content.

[@flandersfamilytoday]

Love this!

[@gracetroje6540]

“I already got in trouble from Riley from jumping on the trampoline, Lenny gets to do it” 🤣 my favorite part loved them!!

[@neoanderson726]

Kara never gets stressed about anything ... she just has so much confidence in Nate and just enjoys the ride and the challenges ...all you guys are living some fun lives

[@claragelderloos8263]

Riley walking away from the camera pooh bear-ing it (nothing but a shirt on) while Elayna says "the serenity" is definitely the highlight 😂

[@pamelam1500]

I didn’t hear a thing she was saying 🤣🤣

[@cassandraletton]

agreed! hilarious. I laughed so loud! hello from the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia 🇦🇺

[@erinnshepherdson8515]

Aussies know which movie she's referring to!!

[@cassandraletton]

@@erinnshepherdson8515 very true 🤣

[@LylaRose99]

​@@erinnshepherdson8515 tell him he's dreamin

[@Kereven]

My father told me that after meeting my mother, he took her for two weeks on a 6.5m sailboat in south Britany France. He added, if they could live together for two weeks on a 6.5m sailboat, they would be able to live a good life. They are on the way to 60 years together... Definitely the best couple stress test, ever!

[@Sommers234]

What a happy story! Looks like it worked out well for all of you ;) 68 here and still my happiest times are aboard a sailboat.

[@nicolasmunk-rechnitzer9674]

That, and assembling a piece of IKEA furniture

[@sonant888]

@@nicolasmunk-rechnitzer9674 😂😂😂😂😂

[@louisekotze9740]

This feels like Christmas. Been a follower of @Kare and Nate for a while now. Then they visited @Eamon and Bec and i fell in love with them. E&B introduced me to SLV and now the circle is complete. Big fan of all 3 shows and in one way or another all of you changed the way i’m thinking and living my life.

[@WonderRachy]

Similar for me. If you get a chance and havent already, check out Kingin It. Craig and Amy are amazing and you may have seen them with Eamon & Bec and Kara & Nate. They are a riot and do some pretty amazing stuff

[@louisekotze9740]

@@WonderRachy great thanks. I’ve seen a few of their episodes. Will make time to catch up on them.

[@bobbietorkelson554]

Kinging It is awesome too!

[@lauraanderson2199]

I watched Kara and Nate for a long time as well and predicted their positive attitudes would help get them through. Will watch it now to see it!

[@amyirving8204]

My 2 favourite travel channels colliding, my prays have been answered 🤣

[@firewaterbydesign]

Do you know, that I have been waiting *YEARS* for this video!! I have been subscribed to both of the channels for years and I have always dreamed of Kara and Nate to sail ⛵ with you!! I absolutely LOVED every single moment of this!! My only disappointment was that it was not a longer video. I wish that you could have done 2 full videos of their visit with you. Kara and Nate, are an AWESOME couple who have endured so VERY many trials and tribulations together, that they truly do function as one when they are together. I was really hoping to see more of Kara and Elena hanging out together. I really do hope that you will invite them back again real *SOON!!* Thank you so VERY much for indulging my fantasy of the four of you sailing together!! It was absolutely 💯% AWESOME!!!

[@k4gap]

I am a Grandpa. I have 5 Grandsons ages 2 to 11. So I fancy myself as somewhat of an expert when it comes to judging the cuteness factor. Both of your Sons are on a scale of 1-10, 11's. Safe travels.

[@SmashAdams]

100%

[@Bee-tj8gc]

Wow what an adorable comment

[@genEricSVG]

I love how nonchalantly Elayna answers Lenny with a " yeah we can build a truck " and a no-biggy-type shrug of her shoulders

[@being_chelsea9363]

Not even 5 minutes in and we’re being flashed the bum 😂 you guys are awesome, much love ❤️

[@ThePykon]

I was like „What the…?“

[@jen_graham]

@@ThePykon Me too!! 🤣🤣🤣 I was like, is that what I think I saw, yup no question! 🌚🌘🌒🌑 You guys rock!

[@rgmm8888]

🌺🌼🌺

[@cbe2005]

More like a crack in his back. Hey Riley. "SQUATS!!"

[@Aya-bk5zv]

The serenity 🤣😂

[@milenajourneys]

The BEST couple combination ever. I wish one day I could meet you all. Love you two/four - hahahaha

[@paige6028]

Idk I loved it when Eamon & Bec came aboard! IMAGINE IF WE COULD GET ALL 3 COUPLES TOGETHER! ❤ PRAYING STILL FOR BEC! 🙏

[@milenajourneys]

@@paige6028 hope Beck will be better soon ❤

[@gicagee]

Came here from Kara and Nate’s channel!!! First time watching you guys and I loved it!!!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Wooooo welcome Angelica ☺️

[@paige6028]

TRUST ME....THEY'RE ADDICTIVE! I started watching them when Eamon & Bec sailed with them & haven't missed an episode since & even binge watched all of their previous videos! THEY'RE AMAZING & HAVE THE CUTEST, FUNNIEST KIDS, BEST CREW MEMBERS & NANNY.

[@Loveu-re5me]

Same 😝🤟🤟👍👍

[@daneshas1468]

Start from the beginning. The Atlantic crossings are my personal fav. Happy binge watching 🥂

[@indylaura99]

Nothing better to me than two of the channels I watch collaborating. I had such a big smile the whole time and laughed so much. I needed this more than you know.

[@karen6778]

Thanks for having Kara and Nate onboard and for giving them some valuable lessons. And thank you for sharing your home with them. This was lovely to watch. Xx

[@elleem8093]

I love when you guys bring other youtubers on-board and let them sail 😂💕 watching Kara & Nate sail for the first time is awesome! I'd love to give it a go sometime!

[@tyralatreece1144]

The collaboration i never knew i needed! ❤️ I love both channels!

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

Agreed!! 💯⚓♥️ #davesandersstepdaughter 🇺🇲

[@martyevans8162]

Riley & Elayna.... how do you two do it time & again without fail .... you consistently pick dynamite crew mates & boat guests who without fail are fun loving, good natured, responsible & hard working with no complaints & even the two little “crewbabies” always like them. You two are an awesome team with 2 of the cutest kids anywhere! Thanks for another fun episode 👍

[@FlyBrent]

I literally can not take it!!! My two favorite KZbin channels of all time, seriously! It’s too much. 😵‍💫🤩🤯

[@marielpindar6312]

Right?!? I was freaking out this morning!! Love this! Couldn’t love it more! Thanks guys!!!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Hehehe enjoyyyyyy ☺️

[@marielpindar6312]

Y’all are such a cute family!! Love when you collaborate with other KZbin couples! So funny and I love the audition video you never watched 😂😂 so funny!

[@sydneybridegan]

This collab is something I’v dreamed about. I have been watching both of their channels since they started. The only KZbinrs I have continuously watched, love all with my whole heart 💕

[@tonispiva9421]

if this turns into a Kara and Nate on the water series....we will all be blown away!😮❤

[@ElaineDStrictlyCDN]

Love watching my fav youtubers coming together ❤️

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Glad you loved it!!

[@KaraandNate]

Same 😁

[@firewaterbydesign]

Right? I have been waiting years for this video!! I was so over the moon 🌙 when I saw Kara and Nate on here, because I have wanted this exact video to happen for several years now!! My only disappointment was that there was not more! 😊

[@xoxoilianna]

I didn’t want this video to end!! Hope to see y’all hang out again!

[@clarejenkins2422]

You know which couple I would love to see on board at the same time? Beck and Eamon ... imagine all SIX of you guys together at once ... pure magic 🎩

[@Loveu-re5me]

Yessss agree 😊

[@teriannebeauchamp254]

That might take awhile. Right now Bec and Eamon are focusing on Bec's cancer battle

[@clarejenkins2422]

@@teriannebeauchamp254 Yes I realize that

[@jlsvkjlvk]

We cruised from 1992 to 2000. At that time we were the young cruisers amongst our fellow cruisers. Amazing how much it has changed over the past 22 years! Enjoying your videos. Fair winds!!

[@jakehiggins9228]

I have been a long time watcher of @KaraandNate and watched this video 6 months ago after watching their perspective. Since then I have went back to the beginning and watched every episode and I have made my way back to this video and am looking forward to the rest of your videos and then keeping up with them as you post. You guys feel like family after watching so much of your lives and seeing your boys grow up, it feels like you're cousins off traveling the world. Safe travels keep doing what you do!!

[@klynnlibearian9368]

Been watching you guys since you're first boat. You guys are doing great! Both beautiful and so are your kids! My fav line in this was "yes we can build a truck" Awesome...

[@Filipposalx]

Wooooow. Another video this week?!🙏 You Make us happy guys! For real!

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

I’ve watched Kara and Nate almost since the beginning of their channel. I have enjoyed watching their adventures.

[@christiandohrn3076]

Awsome guests! Looks like they did pretty well. Most common thing when sailing with friends on my boat is: belaying the winch in wrong direction 🤣

[@dirkharvey]

Elay's energy is so vibrant and powerful as of late, loveee ya'll

[@StevenPrewitt]

Kara and Nate brought me here subscribed excited to watch your past and future journeys!!!!

[@kerrymoore8037]

Such a treat for us non-patreons.2 videos in 1 week, thankyou guys XXXX

[@m8trxd]

Just make sure you have plenty of COFFEE aboard!! This is such a treat.... the lot of you are the vlogs I've been following for years.

[@TideKnotTravellers]

This was everything I hoped and more! Kara & Nate: they’re just the right amount of weird! 🤣🤣

[@OriPrior66]

Hi there! Came here from Kara and Nate's channel. Gonna go through all your videos as I bet they're all as great as this one. Love finding new channels like this

[@martinlau3412]

I started off watching Kara and Nate at the beginning of Covid 19. Soon after expended to Sailing La Vagabonde and Eamon and Bec. Thank you so much for all of you and your weekly videos. It is a good escape to our day-to-day reality :). Your honesty in sharing your life in front of us are truly remarkable.

[@michaelboso9355]

By far, as a viewer of your channel, beyond the exquisite sailing, beyond the incomparable diving, beyond the unparalleled honesty, is the pure fun of your arguments. It's a relationship tutorial. And you've actually posted about it. Nothing lights up Elayna's eyes like a good row with Riley, and nothing centers Riley more than a good one with Elayna. You challenge and meet each other. And you care for your audience. With recommendations and explanations and real advice. It's just so genuine. And it's no accident. There's thought and work beyond what the viewer comprehends. Thank you.

[@bleaflet]

LITERALLY the collaboration I have been dreaming of!!! So, so happy to see my favorite KZbinrs coming together on La Vaga!!! 💚

[@dewaynebyrdsong3241]

Love the channel. Everything about the channel flows. Beautiful family. Keep up the great work. You guys are my favorites family on the ocean. God bless and keep y’all safe.

[@markeedle8556]

@2:19 "how's the serenity?" Lake Eildon looking particularly sunny and sandy!

[@redgarcia1427]

I'm so glad I found y'all through Kara and Nate!! Now I'm going back and watching these older videos while the boys are having their play month!! LOL✌🙏

[@Ttiinnaa99]

Two of my favorite couples, in one video!!!?? So excited to watch this one this morning🥰🥰🥰🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@ZekiTunel]

2:15 and I’m already cracking up like Elayna does sometimes, great start for a great episode.

[@elenipanagiotidou4360]

Cannot believe this year you guys met Eamon and Bec and Kara and Nate !!!!! you are literally the only 3 channels I watch love you all

[@brucewilson2763]

Great episode. You mesh so well with Nate and Kara. Darwin is really coming into his own.

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

Unbelievable!! I have been watching BOTH of your channels for nearly 5 years. I am a sailor and a global traveler. Both of you have incredible content for two of my passions: great personalities, stories, information, and video. So, very happy you got to spend quality time together and share it with us.

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

Also posted this on Kara and Nate's channel.

[@valarya]

Did I miss Emi leaving and a new nanny arriving? 😲 - or is this video out of the timeline to line-up with K&N? Either way, fantastic challenge, fantastic video! 😘

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

I was just wondering the same thing.

[@Gineesje]

I think out of timeline

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Videos are a tad out of order because we wanted to post this one earlier when K&N had it scheduled in. You will meet Ellie in the next episode as we say goodbye to Immy 🧡

[@davidhunt4307]

I was thinking the same thing

[@PENTHESILEIA1000]

@@SailingLaVagabonde Immy was just OK. Sara was the best. I hope Ellie is as good as Sara.

[@mcerina]

Kara and Nate rise to every challenge, they work well as a team and they enjoy life, so I have no worries about them rising to the challenge you set for them. So wonderful to see you guys together!

[@andrewbrimer3360]

I have been watching you guys for a while, you are living a life I can only dream of, I truely hope you enjoy it as much as I love watching it!

[@gefginn3699]

Great post mates. I love the maturity of presentation.... like the flow of a tenured university professor. Much love, care and blessings to this family/crew.... adventures/ channel. 🌞🌴⛵️🥰😇💛🤗

[@cvs8545]

Riley randomly mooning the viewers... Hilarious!

[@kimmay0429]

Just starting the video... I predict tears. Lots of tears... Laughter, fear - no matter the type. I just predict tears!

[@janefoley7539]

As someone who has never sailed before and who struggles to understand the more technical terminology and strategy of sailing in the videos, I found this episode extremely informative. It was nice to see someone who has never sailed before learn to sail! Gives me hope for myself!

[@eyefly82russellm80]

Lmfao Rileys casual walk off and shirt lift

[@amishai1991]

Riley you rock, the opening was incredible hahaha

[@brettwarburton1428]

I’m enjoying your change up to different content and visitors while retaining the humour and fun.

[@shirleyle1194]

My heart is full and complete now! My favorite two KZbinrs coming together! My husband asked me if my head was gonna explode. 😆 I was so excited! I’ve been watching both channels since the start.🙌

[@boom-bf6wo]

you guys were squinting in to the sunlight but I could swear I just saw the moon!

[@doodsanddudes]

Great takeover - to be honest i watched yall before @karaandnate but love you both equally. My channel is inspired by yall. Its more of a side project however i am having a really great time with it. I am going places i never dreamed of. Wr just returned from St lucia. Have you ever gone there? The snorkling was fantastic. We have a boat as well and i agree with kara that its a lot of work. And we don’t have a sailboat. Lol great job teaching them. I am also an honorary aussie because i used to work on cruise ships and the aussies introduced me to Australia day and i got my Australia name - Dano! Hahah thanks for all the great content! Cheers!

[@morgant5160]

Two of my favorite channels united, what more can you ask for. Great job and I loved the interaction between you two couples. Keep up the great content.

[@debwicks1421]

I love the way you play up how intense this was, and then in the q&a on their channel this week you said it was hard to get them to film and it felt like a vacation! Love all of you!! Especially together!

[@EchoBravo370]

As an Aussie who had an American friend called Kara, I can attest that we simply cannot say the 'hard A' in Kara the way Americans do. It is like our accent simply doesn't make that sound. So funny. And oh, Riley...nice buns, mate!

[@garrycollie2135]

This was a really good episode! I very much enjoyed it!

[@paolagaytan6275]

We loved this video, we followed Kara and Nate for a while and we enjoyed a lot this time with you. You have to do tours like this to normal people who dream with your kind of life. You are awesome guys!!

[@amycampbell113]

I have been watching Kara and Nate's videos forever. I will enjoy watching your channel now. I can't imagine being able to wake up to the greatest view every morning. wow! great video. Thank you

[@mallori6610]

I love this mesh up!! My two favorite channels ! You guys are such great teachers and Kara n Nate are great students! Amazing!!!

[@rodneycuellar4976]

Well, I'm looking for a dull piece of glass to gouge out my mind's eye. Thanks a lot, Riley 🤣😂😋 Is butt cheeks one word, or do we spread it apart? Ok, so maybe you're not a fan of cheeky humor. But I had to take a crack at it. No more bad jokes, promise, no need to pun-nish you. Another great episode, guys.

[@cooliohunter86]

Just the dry set up got me cry laughing. It's the pre-not reacting set up. Classically very funny. More serious sailing channel let's go and shows their extremely funny side. Appreciate it

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Hahahaha

[@rickemmet1104]

Hey Rodney, use a pun, go to prison!!!!!

[@stacybroussard3097]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@AmarisJaneNYC]

💀

[@NesKimStyle]

Absolutely loved this video. My two favourite KZbin channels. Hope we can see more of Kara and Nate with you guys

[@CharlieBrown-zg4ps]

I really hope you guys team up with Kara and Nate again. Vloggers I follow and love watching.

[@emmahickman2168]

Love this crossover 💕☺️ I have a sailing question: I'm used to dinghy's and small cats (like a Dart 18) but have never sailed anything bigger, how different is it to sail a cat like La Vagabonde? ⛵ I know the principles are the same but there seems to be so much tech to control things 😅

[@austinmriley]

Keep up the great work. Love the long movies too. Be safe. 😊

[@mnaford]

My fave collab ever from my 2 favorite channels. I’ve watched all of your episodes (both channels) so this was such a treat. Surely you’ve got enough footage for at least one more video with them. 🤣

[@melissabaskin5456]

This makes me happy just as y’all welcomed Eaton and Bec. Love Kara and Nate.

[@carmelgrace6402]

love this! You are all wonderful, what a great fit.. loved every minute vlog . oh ya Kate you look great with the baby on your hip.. just saying xx

[@uhoffmann29]

There doesn't seem to be a butt cheek algorithm ... ;-))))

[@-Th7-]

Kara and Nate are the best. Easily among the most naturally likeable travel vloggers out there.

[@dr.susanchaudoir8576]

the flash bum was too funny 🫢 So awesome you invited Kara and Nate 🧡🧭 who do seem like the real deal. Great teaching lessons, so glad you took us along! May you continue to have, Safe, Happy sailing ventures around Bahamas ⛵️

[@tarra9232]

Oh my goondesssss, Darwin's little feetsies in the shower! Too damn cute.

[@helenreid7022]

Great video! Love seeing Kara and Nate doing different things! Thanks for having them! Now you can get back to normal 😃. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ancellsadventures]

I’d say everyone one here watching would love the chance to spend a week with you two to learn and hang out! You guys are amazing sending love from Virginia!!

[@Nill757]

Pretty much got to learn a little basic sailing in a small boat first I’ve always thought, actually feel what the wind does to the boat when you pull a line, and things happen rapidly. On the big boats, things happen more slowly and with so much force that you don’t necessarily see the cause and effect. You can learn in a big boat, but can take a long time w lots of surprises.

[@michaelmedell4399]

Could not stop laughing as Riley walked away...Something I would do for sure. Good on you mate!!

[@digitalgadgets]

I've been watching you guys since your first born (Lenny) was a toddler and I have been watching Kara and Nate for some time too and I was so happy you to see guys met up. You all inspire me and my family to want to explore the world. I seriously want retire on the ocean, but I just got to wait till my two kids grow up. 😅

[@rTrax]

I am so excited that you guys finally teamed up! I have been watching both your channels for years and always thought the pinnacle of success on KZbin would be collaborating with one of you two’s channels and now here you are both together in an episode, so stinking cool😃 You guys should do more together

[@tammymcc327]

I have watched Kara and Nate for a few years now, and have now been introduced to your Channel! I know they will do just fine! I am looking forward to watching your channel now!!

[@nikiakbik5896]

This was so fun to watch! I have been a Kara and Nate fan for some time. Now I watch Le Vagabond and it’s a dream. My ultimate vacay. You guys all rocked it! What a wonderful time and awesome video. Thank you ALL!

[@daniellewirth4909]

My two favorite traveling couples !! So happy to see this mashup well wishes to you all thanks for sharing can’t wait to see the future endeavors!!!

[@sailormarc152]

I've been following you guys for at least 6 years (almost from the beginning) and following Kara and Nate for about 4 years. I watched your video first and then there's. This was amazing, I felt like I was watching family. Great job guys!!

[@ramilparagas6878]

This is the best collab ever of any KZbinrs! Didn’t want it to end, great job!!

[@richb313]

Thanks for the video what I saw was Riles took everything in stride while the only really nervous one was you but that is understandable and Jake knew that Riles would prevent them from damaging the boat so he just did it. Another fantastic episode.

[@50hellkat2]

Riley is a good explainer. He can dum things down.

[@johnrogers6291]

Amazing animations which add so much!

[@waynegwin3319]

The start of this video is so quintessential of family life.... Love you guys you make my soul happy 💙💙💙

[@troysinclair8863]

I have been watching you both (Vagabonde and Kara / Nate) for about the same amount of time and it was great to see you all together. You are all the perfect bit of different from each other to make a great group to hang out.... Enjoy you guys loved the episode.

[@kathystrauss2432]

I’m here after watching Kara and Nate’s video. I’ll definitely be following you now as well. What a beautiful, adventurous family!

[@mindyedwards7576]

So glad you had Cara & Nate on your boat, love watching their channel. So glad I found your channel 1at as it helped me so much through lockdown. So huge thanks Guys, keep sailing in fair winds.

[@beverleebusch4161]

Totally loved the team collaboration! Kara and Nate were awesome and Elle makes a great addition as nanny/chef. Happy sailing! ⛵