Nikki deserves a couple weeks aboard LaVagabonde in the Bahamas.
@gcqldrgirl4 жыл бұрын
Dont they ALL.
@rickdaniel84784 жыл бұрын
Great idea ! Pay her flights too 😁 A month in the tropics ! When the owners need a break away from the yacht.
@LovesOner4 жыл бұрын
M. Hans Liebert yessss
@martinengelbrecht53844 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree
@richardmason9024 жыл бұрын
That's a definite
@curtbrown79674 жыл бұрын
As a Father and grandfather, Riley's first admission of concern (from undisclosed messenger) and his internal reaction swelled emotion in me big time. I felt the weight. Thanks for having us along.
@soving4 жыл бұрын
I was looking for words but you summed up my feelings. Haven't felt like that in an instant for well, ever that I recall. Cheers
@ProjectFreewheel4 жыл бұрын
Definitely emotional. They certainly achieved something awesome!
@Turbo_Tastic4 жыл бұрын
Speaking of grandfathers, and some secrets kept from you: Greta Thunberg's great-grandfather turns out to be the inventor of the greenhouse effect and population reduction through eugenics; her father was named after him, Svante Arrhenius; this is the big secret
@craigme25834 жыл бұрын
@@Turbo_Tastic how is this not public info?
@Turbo_Tastic4 жыл бұрын
@@craigme2583 if it was public it would ruin their climate tax hoax; notice how all they want to do is stop CO2, which is from breathing and driving cars and promotes plant growth, plants absorb all the extra CO2, we've had tremendous plant growth etc., and man-made climate change has all been proven to be false, the sun controls the weather, as told by 46 IPCC expert scientists who were quoted on saying it is all non-sense. They just want to not have so many people, eugenics, and the rest they want to pay a slave tax for breathing and living. The SAFIRE project just achieved sustainable fusion using plasma 2 days ago, and it will get rid of the need for oil, coal, and nuclear fission, but not a peep from the media. Greta's family and their agenda is like Bill Gates and his father who ran planned parenthood, and Elon Musk's grandfather who was head of the tecnocracy party, it is population "control". Svante Arrhenius also started the Nobel Prize and gave a bunch out to his friends and one to himself.
@Catalinaobregon4 жыл бұрын
Elayna-you are a rock star dealing with a baby in a passage like this. I am glad Riley was silent during the worst of the sail. It kept Lenny’s mother from having any additional distress that he would be sure to pick up on. Good call, Riley. Nikki you are to be applauded along with Riley for your fearless sailing skills on getting the Vagabond and it’s precious cargo to Portugal. It was a hell of a ride for all us watching!
@brichardson0014 жыл бұрын
As a sailor who navigates the seas, as a husband who navigates life and a relationship, and as a physician who helps many navigate difficult conditions and emotions every day; this episode has me shedding tears. I completely understand how difficult it can be to weigh the decision to share information that too often cannot be changed and likely will make matters worse for knowing. No question it hurts to not tell something to a loved one, but I cannot a imaging better management than doing everything possible to ensure safety, sharing once what has happened has happened and building the trust that you are there to do the best for those depending on you. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the difficult. Viva La Vagabonde and her crew!
@7ivorytickler4 жыл бұрын
Nikki was exactly what was needed for this trip. Good on 'ya for sharing the helm with her, another example of great leadership.
@ColinSummers4 жыл бұрын
The little snippet of Elyna right after the reefing adventure is what she should watch when she's anxious. The triumph and thrill of conquering a moment of adversity is the antidote to that anxiety and it's great to be able to see it in that slip of film. Nikki and Greta staring wide-eyed into the camera is one of my favorite moments of the trip. "We released this young woman from the stress and pressure of her global campaign, and created some fun memories with her along with helping her fulfill her mission," all bundled into five seconds of film. Well done.
@eduardoenmanuel4 жыл бұрын
(10:29...) “STOP FILMING AND PULL!!!” Even I (in South America, three months after the events!!!) stopped whatever insignificance I was up to, and started pulling!!! Damn, Nicki!!! You absolutely rock!!!
@SuperFoxFamily4 жыл бұрын
Eduardo Emanuele Thanks was the scariest and most serious moment for me too.
@timo29054 жыл бұрын
@@SuperFoxFamily A little perspective on the seriousness of the situation should not have been needed, but it was!!
@koborkutya73384 жыл бұрын
Was just what I shouted out loud watching - DAMN LOOSE THAT F*NG CAMERA AND HELP PULLING IT!
@briannelorens23963 жыл бұрын
She didn't have to scream it out like that it was rude .. especially to the owner of the boat ..
@WhiteBeltVlogs3 жыл бұрын
@@briannelorens2396 in a dangerous moment she has to
@ladyofmars51614 жыл бұрын
Congrats y’all. It kinda hurt my feelings not seeing Alayna get as much credit as I feel she deserved in this. She’s also an experienced female sailor and now has the hardest and biggest responsibility with a baby in tow! I watch your videos because I find her so empowering. Moms don’t get enough credit as it is, so thank you for all that that hard work Alayna!!
@JeanGenie924 жыл бұрын
In Rileys speech to the media he acknowledged Elaynas role and that she had arguably the hardest and most important job on board. :)
@davidowen12594 жыл бұрын
Mmm. Credit where its due. In 40knts plus i know which job is harder though! Im not sure Mums dont get enough credit these days.. they certainly get more than they did in the past.. To her credit and most Mums though, she didnt ask for a pat on the back for simply doing what is needed..
@xxpjhxx4 жыл бұрын
@dawidowen... do you have children ... and are still married? 🤦♂️
@davidowen12594 жыл бұрын
@@xxpjhxx sure do mate. All good on the home front. I find parenting a joy, not something i need recognition for.. My wife does more of it than me though, and thats the way it is dude, becuase i work... Since when did parenting become the hardest job in the world? Did Oprah tell you that?
@davidowen12594 жыл бұрын
@@xxpjhxx dont get me wrong, Elaynas a gun. Mums are guns too, but not many of them complain about lack of recognition for bringing up their own bloody offspring..
@hydeapd4 жыл бұрын
Having sailed across the North Atlantic myself, I watched with interest how you coped with the sudden gusts that spring up seemingly from nowhere. Niki, wow they could not have done it without you and I shall be following you with some interest. Thank you for helping Greta, people may not like her message, but it I one that needs to be said. You said you would not go to the arctic circle in another video, but if you moor up buy Gretta's town, you could go and have a look by train, or husky or some other environmentally low impact route, just don't discount it entirely. If you are staying round the Biscay/ channel and north sea areas for the summer, I'm sure there are a number of patrons in the UK and northern Europe that would like the chance to shake your hands. Keep doing what you do as you are inspirational and although a lot of us may sail dinghy's or small 20-30 ft boats, your sailing and videos give us the feeling that we have visited places with you. you are our best tour guides. Thank you
@MrMuppetbaby4 жыл бұрын
Are Husky's environmentally low impact? I have a backyard I need to tend to. :)
@nicklane46344 жыл бұрын
Adrian Hyde, I agree with your comments especially about patrons meeting up with this amazing family. I, for one, would cherish the chance to see these guys somewhere on their travels up the west coast of Europe. Don’t mind travelling from the UK to do it. May be Outremer could fix up something, like a sponsored event. May be the only chance patrons in Europe will get to see our most admired sailing family.
@jimbendtsen88414 жыл бұрын
Her "message" is BS.
@MrZrryan24 жыл бұрын
@@jimbendtsen8841 I would hope you are intelligent enough to understand this trip was not about "her message"... and it wasn't judgemental or critical or pushing any particular views over any other views. Which is more than can be said for your judgemental barf of a message. Also, if you care, I LOVE big oil, but I am smart enough to listen to opposing views. Too bad about you though...
@Centurion042 жыл бұрын
@@MrZrryan2 Your argument would carry at least some weight if someone with an "opposing view" that you profess to be so interested in hearing would join them for an equally long trip. Since platforming radical propagandists seems to be in vogue these days, maybe next time they are in the Pacific they can give Xi Jinping a ride, eh? Oddly enough, I don't ever seem to hear darling little Greta attacking him and his government with even 5% the ferocity with which her handlers tell her to attack nations in the West who have already reduced our emissions to pre-1992 levels. Strange, that.
@omavicmcmurray28934 жыл бұрын
another winner! The comment about putting the camera down and help really demonstrated the urgency, I'll miss Nikki!
@pienpakvis61182 жыл бұрын
I hope we see Nikki on board again....such a relief for Riley so Elena can take care of Lenny properly until he gets bigger.
@bigkellyg59474 жыл бұрын
I love Nikki. She was, and is amazing. Riley earned his "Captain's" title hands down. Much respect to all of you. That was a hell'ava passage. Congratulations to all. Lenny did better than I could have done. You did Outremer proud as well I'm sure. Atlantic crossing in the dead of winter; No Problem!!
@BernalilloGirl4 жыл бұрын
This whole series could be an award winning documentary! While KZbin is ok, you are deserving of so much more!
@Eliza_daniel14 жыл бұрын
i agree!!!
@gerdschl4 жыл бұрын
Dear Elayna, Nikki, Riley, your Atlantic crossing was really the bravest und most honorable adventure i've ever seen on KZbin. Thank you for having taken these risks and these hardships to contribute for something really important.
@michaelfitzgerald4344 жыл бұрын
You took a really stupid risk with your child, your boat and your passengers! I am glad you made it, but next time leave the lilliputian to the airplane.
@AndreasDuessca4 жыл бұрын
Michael Fitzgerald quite the opposite. This was one of the best risk managed crossings I’ve ever seen.
@manfredschmalbach90234 жыл бұрын
@gerdschl ... that illusion does derive from the fact that most of the sailed crossings aren't prominently youtubed.
@Bullshit10114 жыл бұрын
No you are wrong assisting the George soros sponsored ill child across the ocean risking everything including Lenny , I have listened to Riley give lectures about not doing this sort of thing and planning trips to avoid this sort of sailing. If Greta and her crew get there way there will not be anymore carbon boats sailing around the world. The fact he kept secrets from Elena is disgusting and wrong last time Greta took a sail several people took plane flights so she could keep her carbon foot print , it bull shit wake up people
@jimbendtsen88414 жыл бұрын
Contribute to what? That little entitled drama queen could've taken a plane, like all the rest of her faux "climate change" cabal.
@davidnolle66384 жыл бұрын
Riley - always loved your ability to choose the right girl and the adventures you shared with her. This week’s video, however, requires me to award you a much much higher level of respect. For your ability to navigate Atlantic storms as easily as internet trolls on this trip, You’ve definitely earned the rank of CAPTAIN forever more!
@suzijohnson31574 жыл бұрын
Alayna, you are AMAZING! I still can't get my head around what it must have been like taking care of a 1 year old on an adventure like this. You are the glue that keeps everything together a strong/soft place for both Riley and Lenny to fall in to. I hope the three of you can get some R&R and just soak in "what just happened." Best of everything to you!!
@cathygordon12142 жыл бұрын
The pancake making scene. Hahahaha.
@HB-lo8dj4 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, these are the golden years of your life, you are taking full advantage of every opportunity, you've got good health and 'youth' on your side. That is what excites me the most, seeing young people living an adventure and taking other people with them on the journey. Eventually you start to feel like acquaintances, real people who are part of each of our lifes. My husband and I are both 53 with two children from South Africa. We've travelled, scuba dived, sailed and enjoyed a full life. Then we turned 50 and we realised we are stagnating. We were watching your video's back then already and because of you two, we decided to make a drastic change. We packed up and moved from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere and find ourselves in the Netherlands, where another adventure awaits us now. We both feel we have 'youth' on our side again, thank God good health, but most of all, a new lease on life. Never become complacent, live your life like the second 50 years matter as much as the first 50. Life gives you energy, it's electrifying, shine your beacons!
@deathtool14 жыл бұрын
Hester Biesot i needed to hear this, thank you
@elleem80934 жыл бұрын
The clip of Riley and Lenny out cold in the hotel bed snuggled up is just 😍😍😍
@ghostfather13904 жыл бұрын
merch please
@chips46714 жыл бұрын
poor innocent child about to be brainwashed
@theodorebowers97374 жыл бұрын
@@chips4671 YES where I live people are not happy with this people at all have you ever lived off-grid have you seen there junk yards in their backyard oil's don't accidentally and on purpose all the fires that they build as long as his not a lot in one area it's not all that bad .. by the way I got a bridge for sale
@teslafudge15854 жыл бұрын
That sail is a real case study in risk management and intelligence validation. Absolutely fascinating and harrowing. Way to make the right decisions despite all the doubts. So much of What makes your show great and addicting is distilled to its purest form in this episode. Proud patrons in awe.
@lawrenceg32344 жыл бұрын
Really good point.
@dan0804674 жыл бұрын
absolutely.
@teslafudge15854 жыл бұрын
Sailing La Vagabonde 🥰 Keep sharing your process, you guys are great. 👍
@howardblasingame79614 жыл бұрын
@Didymus Mac Agreed, with love & respect for #SLV
@MrZrryan24 жыл бұрын
Job well done. As a man a few dozen years older than you, and well traveled, you folks really MUST try to grasp the magnitude of the life moments you are creating. Few things will persevere in your memories until the end of your days. Making and raising a little human or two... the great friendships that develop into a bond closer than family... and of course, THIS trip. Couple this with the Global shift in environmental consciousness and all that entails... on top of the epic challenges and status this journey presented. Job well done. I sincerely do hope you grasp this, and appreciate it, and revel in what you have just done. My hope is that you will hang your hat on this for a suitable period, then, move forward to the next big adventure, as you folks are clearly destined to write your own place in the history books. Job well done. Job well done.
@lydiaajohnson4 жыл бұрын
Nicki has earned a big respect on this journey. No doubt she'll be in high demand after proving herself before thousands of connected sailors. I hope she'll make reappearances aboard SlV as well. I like that she is confident and fun, but not arrogant or body obsessed as so many are. You were lucky to get her. I"m sure you know that. Riley, I am so proud of the way you kept everyone from descending into fear when you were unsure of situations. That shows a lot of professionalism on your part. You did it mate. Thanks again for taking Greta back to Europe. I can't blame you for jumping on such a special opportunity. Love to you all.
@anacarolina155554 жыл бұрын
I love how Lenny always has a smile on his face and he looks so safe and loved. You guys are doing an amazing job raising this future sailer!
@Tulasendlesssummer4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't even imagine receiving that message when you are already on edge about making the right decision. Great decisions keeping that unconfirmed information from the crew then making sure that kind of informations gets reviewed by other professionals! Jetty wouldn't have liked that ride 😳
@Naza_SS4 жыл бұрын
"all i could think about was Lenny and a capsized vessel" i felt that and i don't even have a lenny
@BernalilloGirl4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I knew they made it before the start of this series was released on You Tube!
@somiltiwari86794 жыл бұрын
The thought of this brought tear 😢
@NeuralEngin33r4 жыл бұрын
ah, no worries, mate!
@Odonanmarg2 жыл бұрын
Lenny doesn’t realize it but he is such a trooper. His equanimity is startling. He’s also got outstanding parents.
@Sabschi1234 жыл бұрын
Everyone who still messes with you and says it was pure luck that you survived this trip is nuts, in my believe it was your strength and your ability to sail that brought you to Portugal safely! Riley and Nikki you did an awesome job and you should be very proud of yourselves. I loved watching these episodes! Love from Germany
@almarkham34704 жыл бұрын
I suspect that if you had to have another crew member, you could not find one anymore experienced than Nikki. Not sure how things were off camera, but from our view she is truly top notch! Great video! Thank you!
@ulie19603 жыл бұрын
Now almost a year later I rewatched those videos about the crossing of the North Atlantic in november. What impressed me most was something that I thought I observed already the first time I watched, but what came even more to the foreground this time: I felt happy that Greta got more and more relaxed in those days away from the media. When Elayna intervied her on the first day abord one could hear the self controlled way Greta answered the questions. She became more and more relaxed and free in her doing and words during the crossing. Finally with those media boats beside La Vagabonde the self control started to set in again, but way less then in the begining of the crossing. Thank you again for helping Greta to get to Europe again and for giving her this time of breath taking.
@ghostfather13904 жыл бұрын
do we get to keep Nikki? maybe if this comment gets enough likes we can keep her? sorry, I would not normally do that type of thing, but, I think she may be worth it to help keep our favorite sailing family safe
@juliabasile39604 жыл бұрын
hi guys! I’m Julia and I’m 12, almost 13. I started watching your videos nearly two years ago, and now I watch every one! you guys inspired me to take a sailing class and now I like being out in the water better then land 😂. Little Lenny is so cute, i wish I grew up like that haha. -Julia
@chrissiecarr57214 жыл бұрын
Julia, I hope all of your dreams come true 😉🥰🙋🏻♀️🕊
@willudallmusic4 жыл бұрын
follow your dreams :)
@davidowen12594 жыл бұрын
Good on you Julia!! Ive made a few comments here where people are saying Lenny should be in a nice safe h ome etc etc.. I wish id grown up like this too.!! Dont tell all your friends about it though or the anchorages will be too crowded when you get out there!
@everythingexplained4 жыл бұрын
Indeed a fine crew that got Greta across the Atlantic, Elayna with her awesome harbouring skills, cooking and watching the young one, Riley with the knowledge of the boat and Nikki who amazes me with her skills as a captain. I wish you all the best in these troubling times, and I wish we could address climate change with the same resolute as this pandemic. Fair winds friends!
@davidcoleman48004 жыл бұрын
What is really awesome about Nikki is not her obvious skills but how she handled all the natural stress and anxiety. She didn't take it out on the people around her but was cheerful and fun to be around while focusing all that stress on attacking the problem(s). What a champion. The entire passage also is the best example of something I have noticed and enjoyed for a couple of years: Riley is a sailor. Seeing the big picture, thinking ahead, doing whatever it takes to get it done. How far removed from that guy five(?) years ago who was hanging the jib upside down and certain that the barometer was draining the battery. It would not only be a joy but a gift to spend any time at all on a passage with either of them.
@joostb1404 жыл бұрын
As a father of a daughter the same age as Lenny, i got tears in my eyes when Riley told about his fears. You're a great captain! Its a great team on the La Vagabonde
@ahiggins4 жыл бұрын
You crazy, crazy Amazing People!!! Thanks for rocking with this world and making incredible things happen and showing us what can be done. Much much love from Canada.
@cathygordon12142 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you know this, but there was a steady stream of hundreds of thousands of prayers (or whatever you want to call heartfelt petitions to the power that lies behind the seen world) for you all as you made this crossing. I've been following Greta since she first came on the radar over here in the US. When I heard you guys were taking her across the North Atlantic (!!!!) in November (yikes!!!) I started sending up requests immediately. I searched for information during the crossing but didn't find much. I watched the weather (:-0) and prayed harder. I watched your previous videos to fill my time and get to know you three. What a beautiful family you are. I was so relieved when you all arrived safely. Seemed an eternity. Thank you for doing this. Thank you for sharing your lives. Sending nothing but love to the four of you, now and evermore.
@joeuncoolio4 жыл бұрын
You know Riley is looking back at that, now that the stress is gone, with some pride in the sailing challenges he faced and met with great strength and success. Riley and Nikki sailed the hell out of that boat.
@stephk57974 жыл бұрын
There's nothing Nikki did that Elayna can't learn - hopefully seeing how much relief having Nikki on board gave to Riley encourages Elayna to become more proactive with the sailing side of things
@edrosenberger69474 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that Riley had the smarts to ask Nikki to help sail on this Atlantic cruise. What an awesome help she was!
@sicdavid62924 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see Mathieu get all excited about the trip and proudly planning to fix the boat. I mean ... he has to be proud of you two like a father almost.
@sicdavid62924 жыл бұрын
@Emily An Lost me
@michaelbyrd78834 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy for Greta and Svante (he's an incredible father) that she got to have this experience after all that she had done for us in Europe and North America! Nikki was the perfect person to help Riley sail this boat.
@EricRagle4 жыл бұрын
I'm so very proud of you guys and so appreciative of these videos. It was great seeing Nikki again and I just want to thank all of you for getting Greta and her dad across the Atlantic in one piece. Please take care and give lil Lenny a hug for all of your youtube followers! :)
@maryhemenway25664 жыл бұрын
The videos of your historic Atlantic crossing with Greta are sooooo good! Today’s video put me right there with you all, the tensions were high, the smiles were huge and your boat family awesome. Thank you, editing is amazing and worth the wait, for sure! Cheers to a magical journey, guys 🎉🍾❤️
@kimmccaffrey74454 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nikki for helping this lovely Aussie family 😍
@atoydizon15354 жыл бұрын
Amazing crew I salute all of u 4 ur amazing trip.. fr phillipines
@austravel96914 жыл бұрын
Riley absolutely killed that speech when they made it back to land good on ya legend
@dan0804674 жыл бұрын
100%
@hd-xc2lz4 жыл бұрын
And that's a lot of pressure there!
@beauyj17334 жыл бұрын
Definitely would have been, handled it well
@bkbroiler80694 жыл бұрын
Lots of pressure but nothing compared to the sailing.
@briannelorens23963 жыл бұрын
Yes nikki's speech was cocky like if she was the best sailor and the others weren't used to such conditions when riley has sailed over the world and also elayna as well which she didn't mention once .
@brittanykeller51074 жыл бұрын
So grateful you had Nikki on board helping w her expertise. I can’t imagine all the stress each of you felt in your own individual responsibilities and roles of the journey but the drive and desire to be a part of something bigger than yourselves kept you all going. So inspiring as usual. Just love each of you.
@charlesv39624 жыл бұрын
Nikki is a legend...!!! You guy’s have filled my heart with overwhelming love and joy, I’m so happy it went well and you all are safe.
@EExplores2 жыл бұрын
Riley’s leadership and ethic after watching this full “Greta” series is noteworthy. Deciding to make a passage with his baby boy and lovely bride on board is always top of mind for a captain. I commend you both that no matter the folks that you have decided to take upon your vessel you treat them with respect and act appropriately. … oh a Nicky wow a true BA!
@tamaskiss19304 жыл бұрын
Yep i was also one of those people who was trying warn you guys what complete deserter you heading towards and i dont even remember what all i wrote i was just so pissed at you guys as much as i loved you for all these years but all i could think of is Lenny that angel little boy whom i absolutely fell in love with having got to watch his every little move since birth. Yes i was absolutely sick on those sleepless nights just worrying about you guys. And I'm a heart patient just after a recent open heart 5 bypass. I'm just glad its over please don't put your sweet little family in danger like that again Riley.
@Momo-mw4ef4 жыл бұрын
What an incredible group of people. Greta‘s achievements go without saying, but this family and Nikki Henderson were just unbelievable what a great human story thank you
@tephy494 жыл бұрын
Derrick Bell once said "courage is a decision you make to act in a way that works though your own fear for the greater good as opposed to pure self-interest. Courage means putting at risk your immediate self-interest for what you believe is right." You all did something you truly believed is for the greater good of our planet - even if that meant possibly putting your life and those around you at risk. Lenny should be proud of the parents he has! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Sending you love from Uruguay! Any chances of you sailing down to South America?
@stripesANDpoints4 жыл бұрын
You people are such unbelievable BADASSES! Absolute role models in every possible way! Never ever stop being humble and fucking endlessly proud of yourselves!
@supawels36274 жыл бұрын
Jealous looser, sorry.
@franklinvanreem4 жыл бұрын
You guys had an exiting time. The crossing with Greta and before that the fundraising for Australia. The challenge now is to once again be exited about ordinairy things, like walking on a beach. Remember, we the viewers loved watching you during those days also. I for one am looking forward to those relaxing trips again! Happy sailing.
@lisacooper78164 жыл бұрын
I found your content a few months ago upon suggestion from a friend. I started from the beginning; binge watching as I had time. I’m hooked! I have watched this crossing twice now, and am even more impressed the second time around! I love the team of Riley & Elayna and their upbeat attitudes! It’s the whole reason I watch... OK to be honest the videography is amazing! My husband says it is my earth porn. 😂 But the dynamic between the 2 of you is wonderful. Lenny is an angel! (And a monster as any toddler can be! 😉) Elayna dedicating her time to keeping Lenny safe and happy. Greta is charming. Her relationship with her dad seems fun. He supports her & wants her happy. You all got along so well! Everyone chipped in to make it a success. Adding the accomplished Nikki to the crew was genius! She complemented your normal upbeat outlook, brought her own expertise, gave Riley & Elayna more peace of mind and added her fun, spunky personality to the family. She and Riley meshed attitudes and gelled quickly in adversity. Great series! Have you thought of making a TV special out of the footage you show and some of the outtakes also? Keep the great content coming! ❌⭕️❤️
@brandonroach20974 жыл бұрын
When you said you were going to make this trip, I thought you were crazy. Now I think you've become legends!
@Mariposabonita654 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nikki for volunteering to get Greta across safely! Your professionalism, skill and continued humbleness has me in awe of you. Riley was correct in his speech, that 3 years of experience learned was crammed into a few weeks. Nikki, you taught Riley and Elayna to become better sailors, you set the bar and they were incredible! Thankyou LaVegabond for sharing this to the world, I've been following you for years, since the beginning. Again a huge shout out to Nikki Henderson, Professional yachtswoman, been sailing since you were 13 and an incredible feat In 2018, to became the youngest ever skipper to lead a team in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race at the age of 25. Great job guys, you all should be very proud.
@robingraham68204 жыл бұрын
I have been following La Vagabond for about a year and really enjoy your story. I care deeply about saving the planet from further human destruction and started following Greta as her story has gathered momentum. When these two parts of my life came together I was gobsmacked. And what a story it has been. What a team, all six of you you, including The Stowaway, did your bit, and what an adventure you all had. You are all family now and I hope you all have many opportunities to share time together, perhaps next time Greta has an ocean to cross in her quest, or just when you all fancy chilling out on the Med for a week or so. Love to you all.
@MrLebro114 жыл бұрын
What a trio! To master the sea is an incredible achievement. All for one of the most important causes known to man, saving our planet. You deserve all the great things that will be coming your way! Bravo Beautiful people❤️
@squalloogal4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Nikki is utterly incredible. Amazing in fact. What an incredible journey for all involved.
@lelandmulder62824 жыл бұрын
That was quite an adventure. Nikki is freaking awesome. I wish she could stay on the boat with you guys, it makes me feel safer for you all.
@lawrenceg32344 жыл бұрын
Great respect for Riley here. This video review of the crossing provided good lessons in crisis management. Hats off to Nikki who was an integral part of a successful crossing to deliver Greta and Svante to Europe. Gotta love Elayna's caref or Lenny with that great clip of Elayna at the helm with Lenny on a frontal papoose. Amazing vid. They just get better and better.
@dorisdanielsen32964 жыл бұрын
You were all so brave and strong. I knew you were okay, and I was still on edge. You guys amaze me, and Nikki is a boss!
@Xyzabc9984 жыл бұрын
Mattieu what a legend as well, taking care of you. Great team work and arriving in Lisbon with all those people must have been otherworldy. Superb.
@mz22884 жыл бұрын
This will be a crossing you will never forget. Thank you for sharing the debrief and prep vids, there are so many good lessons here. Success is all about teamwork and execution. You chose a good team from the start with Nikki who is a real legend and you had fantastic helping hands get you ready in a short time. Everybody played their part and had clear roles. Good communication all long the way, setting priorities when the going gets tough and addressing issues in the right sequence. I most of all admired the teamwork which bonded all of you together and the great spirit you had. I have to admit that you guys made the right decision to get help and not do the crossing alone at this time of year with storms all over the place. Greta could not have had a better team around her. I admire all of you!
@mystical73924 жыл бұрын
Well done to Riley, Nikki and the rest of the crew. There were a lot of prayers being said to the sea gods to keep you all safe. Every time Nikki sent an update to her Facebook page with the Satellite phone it was a big relief. Thank you for taking us on your adventure.
@CaptainOdark304 жыл бұрын
Riley, your recap of the adventure is inspiring, but your honesty is the redeeming quality that will keep me coming back; good on ya mate... legendary.
@hubrisnaut4 жыл бұрын
Followed your progress on Predict Wind. I could only imagine how crazy it must have been until now. I've worked on fishing boats so I knew it must have been a wild ride. The awesome beauty and dangerous power of the sea can not be sufficiently described. It really transforms your perspective once you experience it. I wish I could have been there! P.S.: Reilly, I knew you had to have been dealing with massive anxiety about the safety of your family and everyone on board. You came through with flying colors! Nikki is an epic legend... amazing.
@nicolfeh2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following your journey from the beginning and these last few episodes have really touched me. You captured the emotions of the huge journey, you all played an integral part in such an important expedition that will go down in history and to witness the team work between you all but especially Riley and Nikki was incredibly inspiring. Humble, real, epic humans taking on the force of nature whilst supporting good causes and taking care of each other, this is better than any tv or movie you can imagine. Thank you to each one of you for everything you do. I’ll go back to balling my eyes out now 🧡✌🏽
@JustMe-pp1mp4 жыл бұрын
"Make sure you clip on".. "Clip on Riley".."Stop filming and pull". Definitely a woman who knows her shyte and how to get 'er done. THANK YOU NIKKI, hope you have many blessed voyages ahead of you. Stay safe. :-)
@MrDev1233214 жыл бұрын
Can I just say Nikki makes me proud to be British :)
@davidowen12594 жыл бұрын
Course you can and thats from an Aussie. I suspect Riley might have learned a thing ir two. What a ripper!
@007080464 жыл бұрын
I think Nicki's confidence and experience and solid character made Riley's adventure just that and not a disaster . Mother nature can be a beast and on water the beast can have no limits. No one panicked and the beast gave them the ride of their lifes . Tales to remember forever !
@racerex3404 жыл бұрын
Shit, I'll say that Nikki make me proud to be a human being. That woman has a combination of experience, competence, confidence and courage at the age of 27 that I'm in awe of being over 40. We would all be better off having spent some time watching and learning from someone like Nikki Henderson, no matter what their craft might be.
@MrDev1233214 жыл бұрын
Sean D well said!! I had no idea she was only 27!!
@Gwyhir3 жыл бұрын
Nikki was so unruffled and confident in the worst conditions !
@theolsonfamily88494 жыл бұрын
Nikki was a great help on the boat. It would be really hard for Riley to handle all of those storms by himslef. You guys are true sailers! :)
@christ81734 жыл бұрын
For me this was your best video ever. "Legends" doesn't do it justice. Speechless with admiration.
@mikewilliams6086 Жыл бұрын
Well done you guys! Epic journey made special by very special captain super mum Lenny, and Nicky. So happy you all made the journey safely and glad you had a professional sailor on board to help you Riley. Your preparation showed how you should never underestimate the power of weather and ocean. Just enjoyed these episodes so much!
@MariaLopez-yv5px4 жыл бұрын
You guys are rockstars 🤩🤩🤩& Nikki was truly a godsend... beautiful soul...💕💕what an adventure .. ..keep making these incredible videos!!! Thank ya!!
@greyareaRK14 жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful story, and impossible not to love all the characters in it. Nikki is impressive AF.
@JenShea4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was incredible! What an adventure. I got a little misty-eyed when the Ponte 25 de Abril came in to view and then with all the people cheering Greta and all of you on! What an incredible, incredible experience - once in a lifetime! The memories will last forever! Well Done!
@donnakawana4 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of Greta an so so proud of you both. What you did was brilliant to be part of if only vicariously !! Just so chuffed...... Thanks for taking us on your adventure of a lifetime. With special cargo brilliant young woman Greta an her wonderful Dad....Congratulations on how hard you all worked...beautiful to watch ,nail biteing at times always interesting..............Anyhoo Thank you! Donna
@FBcruzz4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my top 3 channels on KZbin, I found you guys through a cross episode from steveo1kinevo. I have been a fan ever since. I really appreciate the quality of these videos, it's far superior to anything on local TV, more importantly it's so positive and so refreshing to see in these days. Thanks a bunch from NY.
@ourkingdom86814 жыл бұрын
Well I’m in Puerto Rico and we are always looking at the weather.... and I remember when I saw this storm going your way 😱 I got scared 😦 I was like..... pls turn back.... I wold check your boat about 3 times a day...... But still happy that everything is all right.
@ursus91044 жыл бұрын
The differens between success and disaster is waferthin to say the least. Crossing the North Atlantic and the Hurricane Alley this time of year with your family, a toddler and passengers onboard, heavely undermanned is just madness but gave us a thrilling adventure to follow. Please don’t do it again. I don’t want anything bad happen to your lovely little family. It woult be nice though to see you during the summer in pleasent weather sailing the mediteranean again. Fair winds with you all.
@martinengelbrecht53844 жыл бұрын
Going to miss the growling sounds. Elayna you are one awesome mum Lennie is such a happy and blessed boy, well done. Lovely to see you and Captain Riley continue to live life with a baby. Some people stay at home for the first five years of the child's life and call it sacrifice while it's actually fear.
@mymortonisms4 жыл бұрын
You all are amazing people. If there were a class in high school or offered in college as to how to be a good human... You two... Or three Nicki's a beast, should design the curriculum. I'm 46 and I've learned so much from you guys!
@mymortonisms4 жыл бұрын
Forgot to say thank you! So... Thanks!
@amyc99174 жыл бұрын
Loved watching your journey across the Atlantic, watched them multiple times to get me through the week until the next episode came out. I love you guys so much that I recently signed up to patreon because I absolutely love what you guys do!!
@ipirrie67344 жыл бұрын
WOW! what a journey. No one said the north Atlantic in winter would be easy but that should how risky and scary it can be. Well done guys greatest respect.
@alexanderlightbody18602 жыл бұрын
Guys what an incredible work of art. Somehow somewhere somebody orchestrated so many things coming together which captured the hopes and dreams of so many generations all at once. The Hallmark channel could never have scripted anything so incredibly emotional. It's all about the human heart isn't it? From the patrons offering you their house to Nikki plucking her eyebrows it was just such a gift to the world. I have no idea how you kept the cameras running but thank God you did. God bless you all and thanks again. Onward into 2022.
@jedobean4 жыл бұрын
Lifelong friendships are born of days like these! 💞🛥️💞🌊⚓🌊
@NoelCockle4 жыл бұрын
Nikki was clearly unfazed about the situation, she was only concerned about how the crew is coping... a talented skipper.
@MeanJoeNSGA14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. The arriving brought back memories for me coming back from my first cruise while onboard an aircraft carrier when I was in the US Navy. Boats and small aircraft greeted us 3 hours before we got to our dock at Norfolk. We listen to radios while the DJs dedicated songs to us and gave position reports where we were. I remember standing on deck thinking "Can't this ship go any faster." Then I and others too started to think about being on a 7 1/2 month cruise. Everyone on of the 5,280 crew members said what will always stand out was us at the end of August 1981 pulling in to Fremantle, Western Australia and the getting rides to some outstanding place called PERTH, WA. WHAT I still remember was not only how beautiful WA was/is but the people are the greatest!
@number1number1724 жыл бұрын
This video, is not just about sailing, this is a kind of adventure which builds trust, confidence, and motivation.. This is Real. They are real. I love you guys Hope you are doing well
@jasminedecroce31914 жыл бұрын
I am a new viewer, and this was amazing, I am so sold, so so so sold! Thank you, so much for bringing Greta through that crossing, for documenting it, and for sharing it with us, so Grateful!!! Thank you Greta, you are Heaven Sent!!!!
@afitlife4 жыл бұрын
God is with you sailors. Remember your first years without any safety lines. Just amazing. Take it a little bit more easy in future please. 🤞🏻
@coegj4 жыл бұрын
All of you are just cool, what a way to go through time, and just think of when you get to look back and reflect on where you've been and who you have met and the friends you have made. All of you=cool. Well done. Oh we forgot to add that my wife and I think that ( Nikki's smile should be a world treasure ) when she smiles I'm sure the world smiles too.
@yaboiTetsuo4 жыл бұрын
Elyna, you are an amazing mom. As a father of 3 boys I know how much energy they constantly need and I am always in awe of your superhuman ability to keep up with those needs. Your role on that boat looking after your sweet child is, without a doubt, the single most important task, and you’re absolutely nailing it.
@kirk40864 жыл бұрын
OMG... again u guys are incredible!!! I looked for another word or two...but, this was the best! Many thanks from all of us on this Big Blue Marble! Keep them coming! We can't get enough!
@jorazmus4 жыл бұрын
Nikki needs her own youtube channel! Such a positive role model!
@bobsymons56104 жыл бұрын
Boy, what a chapter is was. An amazing adventure with all the suspense, tension, enjoyment and family/ team building including little Lennie. Well done all and now looking forward to the next chapter after your trip back to OZ.
@Parastorm.4 жыл бұрын
I have to say I love theses videos with Greta, This young woman does not deserve all the hate she receives here passion is for the benefit of us all and people cant see this these videos have shown that there is a person behind the "girl" we seen on the news.
@alexandercrump22984 жыл бұрын
Haven’t commented so far on any of your videos but so proud of how a fellow brit nikki helped you mad dogs out on that atlantic crossing, you’re all legends all of you
@Mazbags4 жыл бұрын
Ah bless Nicki, she seems like such a sweetheart Keep the videos coming 😁😁💖
@kakififty3 жыл бұрын
This was posted a year ago, I remember at the time I was trying to catch up to real time and was so fsr away but this crossing with Greta excited me so much. Im finally here. This series was absolutely amazing, emotionaly filled with a fair bit of stress. You guys are legends, seriously. Thank you!
@garymoses15734 жыл бұрын
I connected to this episode on another level. From mixed emotions, soft tears, and overwelming happiness. As someone who actively enjoys the water and has a small family I look forward to your episodes going up. Ive followed your guys journey for a few years now and the content you guys put together help this working dad get through his working day and weekend chills. Keep up the great work and content. Safe Journey and Travels.