Swapping out our 48ft home, for another.. TRIMARAN update!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Congratulations to Martina Nankivell with the KZbin account: 'Adventurer's Notebook'! You are the winner with 16,000 likes on your comment. I went to pin the comment to the top and accidentally removed it by mistake (OOPS!). If you can send us a message via Patreon, we will send you through the details. Special mention to Holly Wright with 14,000 likes on your comment and Ron Dallmeier with 11,000 likes. If you send us a message on Patreon, we'll send you a $50 voucher for our online store. Thanks to everyone who got involved in this one and we look forward to the next competition next week. Stay tuned! We still have another 4 cabins to give away to patrons over the next 4 weeks and we still have the competition running through the Moorings website to go in the running for 2 other cabins. Link in the video description.

[@AdventurersNotebook]

We are so excited, stoked, thrilled, and honored to join you all!!!! Thank so much to all our friends and family who helped us :)) we appreciate you!!!

[@rosavonpaucker7507]

Hii, quick question, if I signed up on the moorings webpage a week ago when you published your first video, I don’t sign up again this week right :)?

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

@@rosavonpaucker7507 correct. The moorings competition is open for entries up until February 28, winner announced March 1

[@AdventurersNotebook]

And here was our original comment :) so excited for this! --- We are an adventure seeking digital nomad couple. We met online, had a whirlwind 4 day camping road trip first date, 1 year of long distance dating, proposal on a Caribbean cruise, and got married on a sunset harbor cruise. In 2020, we began watching Sailing La Vagabonde and decided the vagabonding life at sea was our future. Our 5 year plan consists of buying a catamaran, learn to sail, and once our 6 month old can swim, explore the world! We would love to regatta with this legendary sailing family, and to experience this lifestyle first hand! - Martina Nankivell

[@HereEverythingsButter]

Congrats!!! Can’t wait to watch you guys enjoy this opportunity!

[@hollywright3867]

Oh boy... the pressure is on with this one! In B.C. (before covid) times I was having amazing adventures - things like motorbiking through Outback Australia with a lady I’d never met or skippering a catamaran in the Whitsundays even though I'd never sailed a big boat before or motorbiking through the Simpson Desert with no support vehicle. I use these adventures to inspire myself and remember what's really important (usually the fact that the world around me is so damn beautiful). I'd LOVE to meet in the Bahamas and get back to being the person I want to be.

[@NiklasSeibold]

Good luck on your Adventures, incredible!

[@hollywright3867]

@@NiklasSeibold Thank you!!! I've got my fingers and toes crossed that the Bahamas is the beginning of the adventures starting again 😂🤞🤞

[@jackgibbsie]

Sounds like you've had some great adventures, and I hope you win this so that you can go on another! PS. I love you

[@hollywright3867]

@@jackgibbsie hahaha thank you my love #notbiased

[@jbbenito1950]

Excelente trabajo

[@rondallmeier6855]

Your weather forecast is peaches compared to here. I live in the middle of Canada. Last week it was -33C (-44C with the wind chill). I’m afraid that I am not as eloquent as David Foster Wallace. All I can say is #GetMeOuttaHere!!!

[@brittanycarriere9423]

I as a fellow Canadian vote for this guy! Lol 💜 I live in Alberta and would love to see another Canadian in the boat !!! Our weathers are awful... Get him outta here!!!! Lol

[@rondallmeier6855]

@@brittanycarriere9423 Thanks for the vote, Brittany! Last week's storm was indeed an 'Alberta clipper' that came east. We have snow banks taller than trucks. On the plus side, it is a fantastic year for snowmobiling.

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

What is your position on the trucker protest?

[@rondallmeier6855]

@@Florida_Man_Robb Wow - that is quite a bit off topic - but whatever. I’ll give you my 2-cents. I am grateful that I live in a country where people can protest peacefully. Do I agree with how politicians have handled the pandemic - no. Do I agree with the trucker protest - my understanding is that it started when a rule was imposed requiring truckers crossing the Canada/US border to be vaccinated. Even if Canada did not impose the restriction, it would not change anything unless both countries agree. Is the entire world tired of the restrictions and want things to get back to as normal as possible - resounding yes. Clearly, the truckers have struck a cord with many people around the world. I am vaccinated and it is my opinion that it is in my best interest and the best interest of the general public to be vaccinated. Do I respect that others will have different opinions - absolutely. Many regions are different - even across Canada the Covid situation varies. Ontario and Quebec have passed peak cases and are on a downslope. In my province we are still at peak levels of hospitalizations. It is a strain on the health care system here. I feel for those stressed health care workers and for people waiting for procedures that aren’t getting done. Hopefully we don’t have any more waves (and/or variants) following this one and things get back to normal.

[@samiamm5417]

@@rondallmeier6855 I too am in Canada (Barrie, Ontario about an hour North of Toronto) and we live in the snow belt of Ontario. It was - 41 with the windchill last weekend, on the day I was discharged from hospital (I won't bore you with the details) and I too hope a Canadian gets to win! 🧡 🇨🇦 I've spent majority of the Pandemic hospitalized & my mental health is SCREAMING for some Vitamin SEA 🌊 My 39th birthday in March 7th and although I won't have many more birthdays this side of the dirt, I plan on living my dreams whilst I'm here. I have 2 kids (17 yr old son & 7 yr old daughter - Christopher & Brynnley) and I'd LOVE to share some experiences such as the regatta with them, so they have some happy memories, to outweigh the sad we've had to live. I'm vaccinated, but I won't let my kids. I know I'm not long for this earth, so side effects weren't an issue for me, but them? NOPE. I support that we need to learn to live with covid (just like the Spanish flu) and allow our bodies to build the necessary antibodies, just like humans have against EVERY other disease on earth, let our kids breathe, end the mandates and move forward! I'm very intuitive and sense vibes and I can feel you're worthy. I feel as if I am too, but I also know that luck hasn't been in my side the last 38 years, so it probably won't start now! But what an experience it would be, to get to make memories with my babies, that are happy, for once! Good luck, mate! 🙏💕🙌

[@gomezgoracing]

I just want to get some mustache upkeep pointers from Riley 👨🏻 first hand. Oh and how to keep my bangs 🧔🏻‍♀️

[@jaimecardona5438]

I hope you win Rusty Red

[@nick-watkins]

We're Floridians who have kept up with the channel over the last few years! My girlfriend, Kylie, and I have spent a lot of time diving around the Bahamas. We're both extremely passionate about the ocean, I am a spearfisherman and freediver, while Kylie is a marine biologist who has a passion for sharks (she's done quite a bit of shark research in the Bahamas as well)! We'd love to spend time with the SLV crew and learn more about life on the water, y'all are a huge inspiration to us! Cheers 🍻

[@carmenstrickland4278]

After turning 18 recently and so desperately wanting to begin the next chapter in my life, I feel like this would be the perfect opportunity to make the world my oyster and kick start the adventurous life I’ve always dreamt of. Elayna and Riley I know that you could relate to the feeling of being stuck in your small Australian hometown and wanting to escape all the conformity to see the wonders of the world and what it has to offer. It would be the uttermost pleasure to have this opportunity and to finally feel the sense of freedom I have been longing for.

[@feileacanmaire7]

Rooting for you!

[@carmenstrickland4278]

@@feileacanmaire7 thank you so much you have no idea what that means!

[@SmooseySmellings]

Imagine how much this would change the course of her life!!! Got my fingers crossed for you Carmen

[@carmenstrickland4278]

@@SmooseySmellings thats so lovely thank you so much ❤️

[@brettjamz3]

Go for it!!!

[@HereEverythingsButter]

My partner, Jacob RILEY, (born 12/6/94 Lenny’s birthday) and I have been watching your channel for 3.5 years now. When we first started dating instead of "netflix and chill" we "Vaga'd and bonded". TMI. The moral of the story is we began to dream together watching your family live an excellent reality. I may have a Patreon subscription, Vaga bella bikini, SLV pullover, calendar, and personalized note hanging on the fridge, but our most priceless Vagabonde item bequeathed was that dream. Thank you! We’ve read Infinite Jest, Jacob Garner (read again) & Abigail Gaddis (no comment)

[@katiecooper9329]

My name is Caitlyn Cooper!! I am a nurse who just joined the heard of travel nursing. I’ve been knocking off some places within the US where I’ve always wanted to live. But this past year has been nothing short of hard. With the pandemic, the grueling hours & really traveling alone for the most part, it’s been quite eye opening and feel like I can relate to you guys saying you need company!! I’ve grown up on boats and feel so at home in them. Watching you guys live the dream in such a natural and sustainable way has been AMAZING. I would LOVE to get to reap the benefits of my job with some time off & meet up with you all! This community has been so great for my mental health & would love to experience you all in the real world. Love you guys!!!

[@annacarlson9240]

As someone who has battled with depression for a significant portion of their life, sailing has always been the one activity that has never failed to ground me and provide feelings of release. The opportunity to sail with SLV, whose videos and attitudes have also gotten me through many rough patches, would feel so full circle for me. Thank you Elayna and Riley for always valuing your viewers/supporters through opportunities like this. I hope to express my gratitude to you in person some day! (Anna Carlson)

[@boathouse7687]

Love this!!

[@maddygiles1458]

You deserve it buddy!! Best sailor I know ❤️

[@butterflygoddess2132]

Would love to go to the Bahamas it’s so pretty

[@8an479]

she gave up a whole toe for sailing

[@TaylorParnell]

great job we are all in this together

[@jstar014]

Jess and Josh were sad, 😥 For they wanted to sail real bad⛵ Their desk jobs had them sailing the web 💻 But neither had stayed in an ocean top bed.🌊 They had free dived from shore but could only swim so far 🤿 But they dreamed of reefs and beaches untouched by cars.🏖 Though they lost their first pregnancy this year 🤰 they looked forward to retrying without fear ❤ But before they embarked on that next endeavor,👨‍👩‍👦 They hoped to have another grand adventure! ⛵

[@user-zm6nt8qh5j]

*diven

[@HB-lo8dj]

Lenny reminds me so much of my son (who by now is 14) . Everything he does and say is the same, even the bright blue eyes and blond hair. It's like you are raising my son, incredible! That dinosauris voice....yip, the same.

[@lolly13ish]

Lenny is at the BEST age. Comedy gold.

[@lmcritch]

Hands down, coolest 2 and 3 and 4 and 5! year old in the Tube!

[@cminkoff1]

Why should I and my hubby be selected? First, my hubby would please me forever if we were selected🙂 Second, this would add to our growth in sailing (on top of us following your amazing sailing family story) which we started in Sept, 2021 taking courses/certifications and helping us move towards a full time nomadic life. Third, we are amazing with children (Kids Love Us). Fourth, my hubby would please me forever (oh, wait did I say that already)? Fifth, our schedule is fully open to come down and over to the Bahamas, after spending 7 years in the Canadian Arctic, North of 60 and wanting to warm our tushies in the Bahamian Weather. And my name is the same in Patreon. Cheryl Minkoff

[@lolly13ish]

eeeeee!!! WELL. I’m from Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world, need i say more ??? whilst i do desperately need to leave this state, the thought of coming on board and hanging out with you guys, as all my friends and family know, would be a DREAM COME TRUE. the way you guys have me obsessed with sailing, is quite ridiculous. In the past 5 years, i’ve bought a boat, sold a boat, joined a racing crew, learnt dinghy sailing and am constantly seeing what cruising crews i can join as soon as i’ve finished with bloody uni! did i mention i’m a nanny? couldn’t hurt to have some extra helping hands with the kids at the regatta week 😜 so much love for you guys !! xx

[@lolly13ish]

- Molly Baxter ! on Patreon

[@pkane5472]

@mollyGrace I think you got this one locked down!

[@baxter_zac]

Oath

[@milenam.5046]

24y.old student/yoga teacher. Sister to 3 brothers. I have been climbing a mountain for the last 4 years (No, even though I am from Switzerland it was not an actual beautiful mountain but more a mountain of exams and fighting and getting myself going over and over again), working on getting my degree in Food Technology for the last 4 years. Glad I did it, but definitely not how I want to spend my life one second further (I can’t believe I’ve reached the tip of the mountain in March, wowowow very proud!). I grew up in Singapore and australia and I have been following you guys since day one, inspiring to live a different kinda of life. Life is so freaken beautiful and I am seeking for this feeling again where you are so overwhelmed with all the joy you feel that it does not fit into your heart region anymore so it spreads through the entire body. Heart-warming. Lots of Love xxx

[@markbillingsby]

If you want to add a chill, laid back, spearfishing, experienced captain who chartered a Lagoon 421 in January in the Exumas I'm your guy. I also come with an amazing adventurous wife with plenty of cooking and sailing skills to make it an epic week. (same Patreon name)

[@laurenlane8436]

For 4 years, I have looked forward to waking up, fixing coffee, and watching Sailing La Vagabond. The music, the incredible footage, and just the light hearted vibe is just refreshing. I admire your respect and appreciation for wildlife, nature, and life itself. I appreciate the sacrifice you make for our enjoyment. It's been incredible to see your growth and journey these past years. To be able to live my 20 minute escape as a 1 week reality, would be one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you for this opportunity and for being REAL!

[@sarahrobinson6409]

Dearest lavaga please pick me I’m a sick Aussie sailor chick who just adores the sea I’ve been following along for years and years A Passionate patron who loves to sink beers I’ve been repping the merch and singing your praises An opportunity like this would just be amazing Thankyou SLV and moorings for this epic chance To come and explore the Bahamas expanse Sarah Robinson xx

[@ejfromthea]

this should win for the rhyme alone

[@ahhkeewaz]

Winner winner chicken dinner right here! 🙌🏼

[@thegourmetsailor4447]

@@ejfromthea thank youuuu!!!

[@lauramorrissey9365]

a chef and a poet, what more could you want!?

[@bencarney2745]

It's true she pushed me to follow your content and I haven't a clue about sailing and still have loved your journey

[@michellen27]

PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME!!! Honestly I grew up in NYC and only until I started watching your youtube channel did I imagine a world at sea existed. I was desperate to spend time out on the water. Two years ago I started backpacking and picked up scuba diving in southeast Asia --anything to get salty. I didn't grow up with families who owned sailboats and basically earned my sealegs by making friendships along the way during my travels --all thanks to you guys!! I'm 26 now and I'd absolutely love to get the chance to sail and freedive with such an inspiring family. -Michelle

[@MHase-um7os]

Hello 🙋🏻 Marc Hasenbein (Patreon name) from Germany 🇩🇪 here. Yes, my name translates as: bunnyleg or also rabbitleg. I think there should be more sailors from Germany with you. At least once with such funny names. With me and my wife you get a drone pilot , cameraman, filmeditor and a "Bootsführer" who can also sail ⛵️. Leni and Darwin we also get a handle because we are also parents of two boys 😉 We would be HUGE happy if we can be there. I'm watching since 2017 La Vagabond....once live be there - a dream. May the Force be with us. 😘

[@highonsky5746]

Who supports the rabbit? Let's go 👍🏼 I supported the 🇩🇪⛵️

[@MHase-um7os]

@@highonsky5746 THX 🤞🏼

[@marymckeever364]

Ooo, now this family seems interesting...

[@MHase-um7os]

@@marymckeever364 yes, that is how it is

[@MHase-um7os]

i think it will be hard to get enough likes (to win) if you have to compete against established youtubers with a big fan community - what do you think?

[@jnt17]

Hi from Texas! I’m 23 years old studying mathematics at university right now and an adventure in the Bahamas sounds like a dream! I love the ocean and all it’s creatures especially sharks! You’re videos have been such an inspiration and comfort as I’ve been receiving treatment for depression and an eating disorder, watching you guys has helped more than you could know. And I’m so happy to say I’ve graduated from treatment! I’d love to join you guys on the regatta as a sort of graduation present to myself! Being a Patreon of you guys has been such a privilege, I watch your videos over and over again and never get tired of them. Thank you so much for all that you do and have accomplished!

[@dorothymurzydlo3497]

I'm looking to reignite my love for life after losing two very close people to me in 2021; one being my father. He inspired my love for the water and I very much wanted to bring him to the Bahamas to see the most beautiful water in the world. Winning this trip would be an honor and would give me such a fresh start to this year! & As a bonus, I'd love to meet you guys after following your videos for years! With love, Dorothy Murzydlo

[@Diamon.d]

💜

[@katieransdell2997]

That is so adorable that Lenny has always growled like that! I remember watching videos even when he was a wee little thing growling at his mum and dad, lol

[@rahla53]

lol

[@Rayormysden]

I was thinking that too but also thinking that he could easily learn throat singing which would be awesome!

[@meganbanks3246]

My name is Megan Banks and my partner Austin and I have been watching your videos for many years and have loved seeing your journey. We are on our way to buying our first sailboat and we feel by winning a spot on this trip it will really put us in a good position to get on our boat and start sailing. We are from Whitehorse, Yukon and love the mountains but would love a change of scenery and to come meet you two as well as Lenny and Darwin! Lots of love from up north

[@marcb6896]

Marc Beckstrand- Salt, sea and sun; A recipe for fun Elayna and Riley are the key to unlock this magical fantasy. With thanks to the Morrings and set in the Bahamas this adventure will make Bilbo jealous. Last year at home the thought came, “Why are my walls not rocking? I need them to be moving.” I started learning what I could about boats. I would love to be with you in the Bahamas. My favorite place I have ever been is 100 feet down diving The Wall many years ago. I am cheerful, friendly and a hard worker.

[@larrymitchell6036]

Looks like fun!

[@marcb6896]

@@larrymitchell6036 Yeah! and Thank you !

[@jarommoroni1]

I could use a snack.

[@marcb6896]

@@jarommoroni1 lol - thanks Jarom

[@KahlanJoy]

I would love to come sailing this spring!! I am in a transitional period in my life of figuring out where to go from here, and something I've always known (and what everyone knows about me) is that the ocean and travel are two things I am insanely passionate about. I have made travel videos for years now and you two have been an inspiration all throughout. I've watched you guys since your FIRST episode, and since then have sailed here and there and applied for every position you guys have put up! I even went to Colombia in 2016 and took a picture in front of the same bright pink wall as Elayna! I totally geeked out. I adore the ocean, I adore your free-spirited lifestyle and your family, and couldn't dream of a better opportunity than this one. Seriously! (Kahlan Joy)

[@billmcintire7672]

Ahoy Captain Riles! I, patron Bill McIntire, bow before your sailing prowess, and if any guest disagrees, they will get a stern talking to. Riley and Elayna, I want to tell yawl ama multihull enthusiast, I even have an Australian designed Seawind 24, I sheet you knot! A can assure you that I’ll leave my edibles at home so there is nothing for the authorities to conchfishskate. Also, I will not shark my responsibilities on board any of the boats, at least not on porpoise. Looking forward to herring from you soon, I think we could be chums.

[@mistea7048]

I'm a single father of 2 great kiddos (7 and 8) and recently had to move into a small apartment. Both of my kids and myself love the outdoors and I would love to be able to take them sailing. Literal dream come true.

[@maklis97]

Let’s give this a shot! I started watching you my freshman year of college (2018), since then I promised myself that I would become a patreon as soon as I graduated. In (2021ish?) when I graduated I had many goals in mind and one of them was have a way to support you guys! I’m happy to say it’s been 6 months of being a Patreon and I’m never going back! You guys have made me obsessed with anything that has to do with sailing, the ocean, and living life in a different way! I am happy to say that I will be taking sailing lessons this summer as well as scuba diving here in Chicago! You guys have truly changed my life through the screen, I cannot imagine what being able to sail in person with you would do to me!!!

[@maklis97]

My name is Maria Clara Ospina ❤️

[@maklis97]

I realized my name on Patreon is Art Extravaganza!! I don’t think I’m going to win this one, butttt, your like is enough to warm my heart ❤️

[@tanyareid9034]

My husband and I met in a sailing club in Vancouver, BC many years ago sailing tasers and decided to take our sailing partnership landslide and got married (although we share captaining responsibilities now). COVID has been tough delaying any plans for finally getting a trip without the kids and this year we turn the big 5-0. Sailing with you guys would be an amazing way to celebrate our marriage, how we met and turning 50 all in one fantastic experience!

[@katelynmane4163]

Loved the video! 🧡 This quote ran through my head when I saw the competition announced: "The decision was almost instantaneous. He saw the shape of the voyage, and he wanted to do it. For him, and for the others who would come to the same decision, there was no deliberation, no deeper rationale or reason. The process was identical in each case: once the idea was grasped, the decision was made. Let others reason why." Riley and Elayna: I've re-watched your movies from start to finish at least once a year for the past 6 years. And the only emotions I've ever felt are inspiration. Inspiration to take the leap and travel. Inspiration to be kinder and verbalize gratefulness in my daily life. Inspiration to find what makes you happy and use that as the guiding force in your life. And finally...inspiration to make my first KZbin comment ever I think. For two people I don't know and who I may never actually know, I'm grateful for your contribution of inspiration 🧡

[@bigriggs22]

My companion and I have been absolutely dreaming of the opportunity to live aboard. Unfortunately we are land locked due to some life circumstances the next decade. We would be so grateful and humbled for a taste of the lifestyle. :)

[@dustyaa39]

Goodluck dylan!

[@cheryldingley4546]

O my heart - Sending the fish back to his Mummy… Lenny is a kind and beautiful little chap❤️👏🏼

[@johneikevik]

Why did the pirate go on vacation?! He needed a little aaRRRRgghh and aaRRRRggghh. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ We are sooooo sick of the 9 to 5 and we’re ready to quit the rat race. Vagabond has been our goal and inspiration! We are a family of 4 swabs, also two boys, 2.5yrs and 6months, my pretty wife Leila and I (JJ Eikevik ). Also, this means if we do get a cabin with y’all, it means daddy sleeps on deck.. or in the crows nest?! Is that a thing? We have been fans for about 4 years now and watch when we can every week. We would love the chance to come sail and dive with you all!⛵️🌊⛵️🌊

[@hbpirate9023]

Movies pirates go to are all aaRRRggghh rated.

[@leilahosseini4051]

@@hbpirate9023 rrrrrrr u ready to rumble!

[@johneikevik]

Haha 🧀

[@sydneyshaw1042]

I'm not one to get popular and liked comments (often late to the party) so I may have lost this one before it even starts, but, I LOVE your videos. I used to live in Hawaii as a nanny before I had 3 kids of my own. I love the ocean and it feels like home to me. I have been watching you guys since well before Lenny was born and became a Patreon last year (better late than never). I often dream of the opportunity you are now presenting and it would truly be an honor to join you guys! I also find silly things so funny that I cry (like Elayna laugh crying about Riley watching a horse re-shoe video lol). Those moments are my favorite. Life shouldn't be taken so seriously. I could go on and on. Needless to say, it would be an honor and privilege to join you guys. Cheers!!

[@sparklepea]

Yep you probably have but I thought I’d give you some love encouragement anyway

[@jessicahornsey4792]

There was a young girl named Jess landlocked mermaid, she felt like a mess. To get back to the sea a limerick wrote she in hopes her comment would impress! All jokes aside, and well in the knowledge that my limericking skills are cringey at best, I think I should receive a cabin so I can take my brother on the holiday of a lifetime - I always said I'd be the one to get him out of Europe someday and a regatta in the Bahamas with 4 catamarans full of La Vagabonde crew screams "the best sibling adventure ever" to me (though it probably comes 3rd after couples and best friend adventures, but who's really keeping count). 💕⚓ (Jessica Hornsey on Patreon)

[@Caio-xv1qt]

Coolest one yet

[@dorishornsey2243]

Go Jess go 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karencooper9831]

I love hearing more of Lenny talking today, ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelroberts7422]

Where do I start…I’ve been watching you for 4 years and it brings me so much happiness and peace. I’ve delt with anxiety and depression but when I think of Monday I know I can go and watch your videos to help me relax from a stressful day. To sum it up you both are the most genuine people on this platform and I love you ❤️ my name is Rachel Roberts on patron

[@Cancunkyle]

Lenny is an absolute star. So is the editor

[@triguenax8999]

Lmao, Lenny is a star!!! He made me chuckle numerous times this episode❤😂

[@lmcritch]

I vote for permanent Lenny endings!

[@alex.trading.reviews]

Hi La Vaga family! I'm a Quebecois van-lifer who recently found out about your channel. I instantly fell in love with your vibe and family! I only spent few days aboard a sail boat in my life, watching your videos reminded me of how I loved every second of it! I decided I'll swap the van for a sailboat this summer because of you guys! Gotta learn now! I recently did an OZ trip starting from Cairns, going up to CapeYork, to Darwin, through the Gibb and the Westcoast. Thanks heeeeaaaaaps for the inspiration! Id love to sail with you!!

[@alex.trading.reviews]

I'm Alexandre Boyer on patreon by the way!

[@chuckindex]

A true sailor!

[@brigittelussier9878]

Alex with you onboard La Vagabonde, that would mean special memories for everyone, he's a good team member, loves kids and they all love him, he's cultivated, interested and interesting... You'd love to sail with him!

[@kirs6212]

I started watching your sailing journey about three years ago after being diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder. Watching your videos made me feel a peace inside i hadn’t felt in a long time and became my go to settling method when times were particularly rough. A few years later and I feel great! You guys truly inspired me to nurture the healing qualities of nature and embody the essence of a free spirit. A sailing opportunity like this would be so great to (selfishly)further my relationship with the great mother nature and of course have a bloody good time with a bunch of certified legends!!!

[@williamfisher6718]

My wife and I have recently been captivated by sailing. Neither of us are sailors, but we're itching to learn. Now that the kids have flown the coop, we're looking to start a new chapter of our lives. Sailing, cruising, going new places with new (to us) travel methods would be so exciting. Also...we got engaged in the Bahamas. So it would be amazing to return there 25 years later. And I can show Lenny (and everyone else) the fun of stunt kites.

[@Sophie-if5oc]

SOUNDS so exciting! I'm on a gap year right now and this is my YES year! going on this trip would embody everything I'm striving for this year! This trip would honestly just complete my life!

[@Sophie-if5oc]

Sophie Kulkarni on Patreon :)

[@SarahNoSweat]

Hay hay! I am a software engineer living in Brooklyn, NY and would love the opportunity to get away from the concrete jungle for a bit and jump into the ocean with the SLV crew! Born and raised in Florida, I have been contemplating how I can get back to being on the water more and thinking maybe it involves a sailboat! Been watching y’all for a couple years now and have been captivated by your amazing work ethic, creativity, positivity and thoughtfulness. Would love the chance to learn from and hangout with you and the other participants!

[@jeremylynn8631]

Wow Sarah u got a response from a an only fans page 👍👍👍... Lol bet u feel lucky 😂

[@AnthonyPosi]

Ha, another Brooklyn living fan here too.. funny enough I was raised in Orlando. I love their channel.

[@andreagoodman1636]

I’m so glad Sarah took the leap! And I think my absolute favorite thing lately is Lenny cam! I’d forgotten how funny toddlers are as they grow and explore! As to the circle of life/learning about death: I had found National Geographic type videos as very educational in the whole lifecycle for my children.

[@lmcritch]

My same exact thoughts in this episode! How good was that Lenny ending? I think they should do a Lenny ending every time! Good luck in your chance to the golden Bahamas!!

[@medinekuru5875]

Güzel bir sehat

[@larrimos]

Love the way in which you include Lenny in your vlog. He and Darwin are the cutest lil dudes.

[@scottatdrake]

La Vagabond - A Haiku by Scott Phillips Piquant summertime 🏝 A windy vagabond sail ⛵ searching for lobster 🦞 For real, though, my wife and I would love to come sailing with you! We're big fans and hope to someday live on a catamaran of our own. This would be the most amazing experience to be able to learn from you two pros. ⛵⛵⛵⛵ (That is the La Vagabond / Moorings regatta in emoji forml!)

[@BrookePetersonPhillips]

It would be surreal to be able to sail and learn from you both! Hope we get picked 😎

[@johneikevik]

Haha nice, I would add: “searching for lobsters, to no avail.” What’s a 4 liner?

[@scottatdrake]

@@johneikevik lol I don't think 4 line haikus are allowed but I like it. 👍

[@lilithhr]

I’ve been watching y’all since i was a teen! This family really is one of a kind. They’re enjoying their lives, learning, teaching and raising two little boys now! Andd while doing all that, they give us all this amazing content. I truly hope to be like them😩✨I’ll never not support them! I hope their boys take on their traditions and are very very grateful!🥺❤️

[@rodneycuellar4976]

Lenny is growing up so fast! Hearing him speak reminds me of my boys, when they had that adorable little voice. And Darwin's smile! You 4 make such a sweet family.

[@Chris-Roberts]

Once again guys another little gem from your channel that red screen feature never knew it existed till now can instantly feel less pull on my eyes thank you so much 👏👏👏

[@benjamindonnelly3898]

Although it felt like I had been there since the beginning, I only stumbled upon your adventure on 4/11/2016. When looking for tunes, I found "La Vaga Jamming (Sailing La Vagabonde) - 'Lay It Down - The Rubens'" this led me down the Porthole & I watched every video over the next three days, and every video since. On 1/12/2017, I finally joined Patreon & then spent every video in fear I would be chosen for the cabin. I have finally overcome my fear & am ready to hoist the mainsail for a fun-filled adventure.

[@giselturkkanl159]

My dad used to have a boat when I was younger and I absolutely loved it. My best memories were all beautiful and simple moments spent with family and friends on our boat. (called RoGi- For my brother Robin and me Gisel :D ) After a couple years of owning that boat, my dad had to sell it. My brother and I have always loved being on the water and after losing our dad in 2019, it became even more of a dream for the both of us to one day detach ourselves from land and live on a boat. I’d found out about your channel a few years ago and have been watching and sharing your adventures ever since. Last year however, is when I really started having an attachment to your videos. I watched the video of when you were stuck in Portugal and Riley went on a different sailing trip to find and help refugees trying to reach Europe. It frustrated me. Growing up in Istanbul and seeing the lives of migrants and people’s efforts to just create a better life for their families destroyed me. After that video, I knew what my goal in life was going to be. I was in medical school when I watched that video. I have then switched majors and am now majoring in french and anglo-saxon law (in Toulouse, France) to later go into international law and specialize in refugee law. And I’m not saying your video made me do it but it clearly had a big influence on my decision. I’m incredibly thankful to have come across your channel, for the changes that you brought to my life and for that, I would absolutely love to be able to sail with you and learn from you as I can dive back into those beautiful memories. Gisel Türkkanlı

[@mireyturkkanl8933]

🥰🥰🥰

[@michellemarleau3035]

You guys are perfect! Thank God she picked up the camera so many years ago! 🙏♥️👍

[@emilyjane5445]

Myself and my partner have been watchign SLV since we were in high school, we are from the country side in Australia so we tend to live through your family for the open sea experience. We have a lot of passion for adventure and trying new things, we have never had the pleasure of experiencing much of the ocean but it has always been a dream of ours. we have never left our home town and we couldn't think of a greater experience to share together and with the SLV family!

[@lilcozygamer]

Lenny, that was SO precious! "Back to it's mom" ooooh little man, you melt my heart! 💕

[@jacquelinehilton5307]

Hey my name is Jacqueline Hilton, I am from Austin, Texas! I have been watching your adorable family forever it seems now. Always wanted to learn how to sail and be on the water. I’m up for anything and would appreciate the support. This is the coolest opportunity, thank you guys for doing stuff like this ❤️

[@julieandreacola3953]

Watching sailing on KZbin is my hobby and I adore getting the opportunity to share your adventures each week. Got to sail regularly as a child on the Chesapeake Bay. 40 years later, it would be amazing to experience the soul touching power of the wind moving the boat with no motor

[@kyliehughes6700]

go on sarah! i could feel her adrenaline on that cliff jump 😂such a lovely crew member to have on board!

[@anjaallen2478]

Loved how u added sustainable fishing to this weeks vlog ! As a Bahamian and someone who has seen big changes in our reefs and fish quality I feel the reality is important to share. Not everywhere is as lush and stunning, but we need the support and welcome ambassadors like you two! You make me want to leave Nassau more and explore!

[@inthemiddleTN]

Watch till the end!!! 😆😂🤣 love it when Lenny gets hold of the camera!

[@patfudala4745]

Elayna & Ryley you have a beautiful family. Lennie is such a character & the baby is getting so big. Enjoy your videos

[@davidlloyd7936]

Howdy all. Have been watching since close to the start, became a Patron a little while back and lov the thought of being involved in helping keep the team a float. To have the chance to sail in the Bahamas let alone with the crew of La Vagabonde words can’t describe. But hey l can beg……please like the comment if you come across this 😁 Cheers David Lloyd and Partner Georgia 🤞

[@laurencapron824]

Being 25 years old, I am in one of the most challenging yet rewarding times of my life!! I live in Boston and have been working incredibly hard as a graphic designer to pay off my student loans. Growing up on the water with my dad, I dream of having a boat of my own someday. I have been following Elayna and Riley since before Lenny was born and have always admired their positive outlook on life. The opportunity to meet the Sailing La Vagabonde family and learn from them would be, as we say in New England, totally wicked! XD

[@sharimeisel8786]

Sarah is a God-send. I’m so happy for you. So happy for Sarah to see the beautiful Caribbean like this. 🤿🌴☀️🎶

[@traceyhellsten649]

Awww, growly Lenny is so cute. Baby Darwin is growing so fast! Such a beautiful family 🤗. God bless!

[@hannahandmarcus527]

In 2019, the day I finished my junior year of college, my dad was hit by a car while cycling, leaving him paralyzed (quadriplegic). My mom and I are his caregivers night and day. My parents and I boated every weekend since I was born, but sadly we cannot get out anymore due to the accident. Being on the water holds a permanent place in my heart. Your videos have given me such inspiration and happiness on my lowest days. Getting back on the water and having respite would mean the world. Thank you for sharing! Hannah Shank

[@laneyhudson581]

This has been a great video back to the sailing and Bahamas life! Y’all are a different kind of influencer. You really make sailing feel possible for everyone. My partner and I are teachers, me a band teacher, and need the escape to the Bahamas after years of COVID teaching. I tell people I’m going to retire after 12 years and just teach music in the Bahamas living on my sailboat. Bots, Assemble!!!

[@urbancowboy18]

My wife and I started watching about 2 years ago and went back to see the whole journey! You two feel like family and have encouraged us to start our own family recently. This opportunity would be a great blessing for us to explore the wild Bahamas and engulf the awesome adventures with fellow Patreons and of course with SLV crew! We nicknamed out little 12-month-old Captain Mark to hope he grows and loves the sea! Patreon name Ben Rose! Love you all! Hey SLV family and fellow Patreons, Good luck to all of you in this competition! So excited to see this get back to a more normal atmosphere,

[@jessecastaneda7419]

Hello!!! My name is jesse castaneda. I am a patron and I am turning 20 in a week🎂🎂. I don’t come from money but all the money I work for and earn have gone into traveling. I’ve seen 16 states by myself and am going to Japan and India in the summer. Being able to spend a week with you guys would mean everything, I have watched for over a year and a half and have loved every single vlog. You guys are my inspiration…. I have money saved for a trip like this and all i am looking for is a week in my dream life with you guys!!!

[@TomGrizzle]

Your Australian accent has come back stronger than ever since you took some time off back home. It’s great by the way. It’s your heritage and one of the most honest things about you. You Aussies!! Glad to catch back up with your adventures again after getting back to work after COVID. Living your dream and the possible dream of others is really inspiring. Please keep posting even if you think today didn’t grab the audience the way you hoped it would. We always enjoy being apart of your wonderful lives. Much love to you and your family. “On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” -Rumi

[@codywhite2390]

Wife and I moved to Florida from Oklahoma last summer and after being land locked for my first 30 years I'm ready for a new adventure, we have decided to rotate the earth by harnessing the wind in our sails looking into buying our first sailboat and making a go at it! Would be a great experience meeting you all and hopefully learn some things as I am greener than green and not to macho to admit that. Much love and admiration for you both🤙 Cody&Shelby White Plant city, FL

[@sandyc6569]

Oklahoma here! 😊

[@e90b19]

Ready, set, sail... Plain, Bahamas please avail. We are ready for sunshine and drinks, A bit of feet up without the kids.. Right thats alls i got. Honestly, would love to meet you lot! Aside the bad poetry, nick and I used to travel quite a bit pre covid&babies. We love following you guy's adventures and are very much looking forward to getting moving around with our little ones in the years to come.

[@thomashoffman6696]

A lifelong goal of mine is to expose myself to as many unique, incredible experiences as possible; both would easily be accomplished if I were to win this trip with you all. At the beginning of Covid I realized just how much each day on earth means, and to be able to spend some of that time with you guys, Lenny and Darwin would last a lifetime. Watching you raise your family has opened my eyes to the potential of a life well-lived, and do what you love, even if not traditional.

[@mattandrufuswilson6586]

Sarah talking herself into jumping is awesome. Well done jumpers!!!

[@tiffanyharder1522]

Hello friends! The regatta would be an adventure of a lifetime to share with my mom. We each live in landlocked states - Colorado and Nebraska and share an absolute love for nature immersion, adventures on and in the ocean, and also the SLV family. An episode recap is part of our weekly catch ups 🤗. There’s pure happiness and freedom in being able to wake up, see the ocean and jump in to explore a whole new world. This experience would fulfill our dreams of sailing with each other! This mother daughter duo is ready to learn and sail with SLV! #wholesomesailorwannabes 💙 With love - your Patreon, Tifne

[@devinandjake1]

Hi! My boyfriend and I actually met you guys at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland in 2019 on our 2nd date! We discovered we had separately been following you guys for years when him and I first met. You have been such an inspiration to us in pursuing our passions and not being too afraid to just go for it! Since then, we have created our own boat tour charter business in OC Maryland and are slowly working our way up to buying and living on our own catamaran one day. Cheers, hope to see you in the Bahamas!

[@mjmikaelson]

I’m so glad you guys have Sarah on board to help with Darwin and Lenny!

[@jasonfoster0]

3 years ago I received a new HEART and a new lease on life. I promised myself to never go back to a life of chasing a dollar. I have been a subscriber since the first atlantic crossing, and your videos have been something to look forward to through many rocky days. You guys inspire people to just say YES to life and that is exactly what I want to do now. Thanks!!! (Jason Foster)

[@kayleefoster00]

Legend!

[@chasefoster2415]

kzbin.info/door/tqMBuMGbMdVj9Md-PTiWdQ The Foster 5 youtube channel

[@Kat.riceHannah]

I have always had this connection to the ocean since I was a young girl. Watching every ocean based show, reading all the books available to me, and now sailing content on KZbin! I started following you guys when Elayna found out she was pregnant with Lenny, and I’ve been tuning in every Monday since. With most of my family being from the middle of the country, I haven’t had much opportunity to experience the beauty of the ocean in person. Getting to connect to the ocean the way you guys do, would fulfill the sense of childhood wonder I’ve always had. -Hannah Boyer

[@clay4754]

I am married. I need it... She's wonderful I am just trying to convince her (by trying this) that our family needs to escape the craziness, work remote and live the sailing life ourselves! Please help us make this a reality!! - Clay Roberson

[@clay4754]

Forgot to mention, we're not weirdos! That's a bonus!

[@NiklasSeibold]

Hell Yeah! This is the best travel community on the internet. I'm Niklas Seibold, 20 y/o, and would love the chance to meet you two and experience life at sea with the other patrons! I've been following for over 5 Years and am so grateful to you guys for being one of the shining beacons to my travel dreams! After traveling over 10,000km through Europe in a van in 2020, I am looking for new adventures to break out of my new life as a University Student/Entrepreneur! You guys are the best & your Videos are incredible 🥳 Also, shout out to your Crew & your Editors :)

[@LakeDegrayBum]

As someone who is land locked I have no experience sailing. I work long hours in a sawmill at a small town. However, I live by the lake and it’s definitely the center of our activities in my family with the free time I do have. I draw a lot of power from water, and the ocean is so foreign to me and it has a mystical feel. I long to be out there. My goals are to soon buy a cheap boat and start sailing. My obsession has been reading books about single handed sailors and living through them. This would be a dream come true for me. Much love from Arkansas- Spencer Graves

[@parrishking4746]

Any book recommendations??

[@LakeDegrayBum]

@@parrishking4746 “A voyage for mad men” and “The long way” are both really good. I finished them both in about 2 days. Couldn’t put em down

[@davidwiwchar955]

From 1st episode we were inspired to jump up on a Saturday morning to get outside and adventure ourselves after seeing your love of adventure and doing what matters most. Seeing free diving inspired us to do breath holds as a family while driving past graveyards and in the lake. Dave has made a spear gun after watching Riley. Our family continues to adventure, skiing, surfing Canadian waves, sailing our 23 foot Adele and chartering here a 42 foot Hunter. We hope to charter in the Bahamas in 1-2 years with our kids and would love to practice with you!! --Pam and Dave (David Wiwchar is Patron)

[@wcampbell32]

My name is Will Campbell, age 23 from Michigan, USA. I became a patron after discovering your channel while sick with covid a few months ago. I was stuck on the couch, but Riley and Elayna showed me places that I did not know existed. I truly feel like I have experienced different places and cultures through SLV. I would like to join your regatta because I love the ocean, have boating experience, I’m like minded, and I am open to new experiences like free diving.

[@toddoudenhoven2764]

Cant say that this will be good but I am giving it a whirl! Just speaking from the heart and hopefully it will translate. I really think you would have a blast with me and husband and you'll be calling us LEGENDS when we leave! LOL . Just Kidding, although we are fun and want to come to Bahamas! I have followed as a Patreon and prior to that I followed your journeys through your KZbin Channel for years. I love sporting your apparel here in the Great Lakes area (WI and MI) and having people ask me" Do you watch them too!?" We are fellow water lovers and share the love of the water with you and your family. Although we are not sailors, we would love to experience that kind of boating, slow down and smell the roses so to speak. Thank You for sharing your lives and for sharing this opportunity with your KZbin Family.

[@toddoudenhoven2764]

Actually this Gmail account ( You Tube) is in my husband name and I am Rachelle. Dont have a following so I will most likely be the comment with the least amount of likes..... is there an award for that:)

[@susanc1265]

Love the Lenny cam! So sweet-swim back to his mum❣️

[@davidfisher268]

U r so lucky to have all those Lenny moments captured !

[@shaebrown9370]

I love you guys and I have been a patron for 5 years. I love the Bahamas/Caribbean but I moved to the southwest to get my masters in architecture at 45 so I haven’t been near those parts in a very long time. I am almost done with my degree and this would be the best graduation trip I could ever ask for! I am Era Brown on patreon (I go by Shae, my middle name). Also I would love to nanny the babies as my kids are almost grown!

[@TANDAMOTA]

💕💕💕💕💕Lenny is so adorable “ let baby fish go back ocean to see his mom “ ! So lovely thoughtful 💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓💓💝💝💝💝

[@cadensarnak8533]

I always wanted to sail and experience the ocean from a different perspective. I recently just took a break off from college to focus on myself and figure out what it is that I need in life. I think a lot of people are so accustomed to following the path everyone else takes in life and because of that, they don’t follow what they truly want to do. It would be quite the experience to see you guys and get involved. Also talking with everyone and hearing there stories would be humbling. I’ve been watching you guys for quite some time and would really value this opportunity. And listening to you guys sing and play the guitar would be peaceful lol.

[@kelsey3984]

wow caden, I agree. I think that traveling and taking a break from school is a great idea!

[@elyssazamora8074]

I love watching your videos. I’m a Mom of 3 kiddos (2 are close to the age of your boys) you are so relatable even to someone in such a different daily life routine. I find the ocean and life of sailing so fun to watch after the kids are in bed. Thank you for sharing.

[@Brian-UCF]

#wholesomesailor … PICK ME.. LIKE ME! What an awesome experience it would be to have the chance to see what the real Bahamas island hopping is as an wholesome sailor and get a break from the rat race. I’ve been watching your sailing journey and always said that it would be so cool to sail around from destination to destination. -Brian Bernate

[@lilsportix5416]

I stumbled upon your channel when I was in undergrad at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. One week you posted on Instragram that you were actually anchored right outside of my school! During that time, I was studying marine biology and I never even heard of sailing around the world. During Covid, I had lost who I was and stopped dreaming. I feel in love with doing a job I never thought I would do (nannying for 3 young kids) and then moved into a city I’ve never been too and I fell in love with not taking life too seriously! I value you guys as not only as creators but parents! I hope one day I am able to meet you guys in real life and not just see your catamaran sailing across my school!!! Happy sailing and good luck to everyone :)

[@eturp961]

You, and your family and crew are a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing and giving us an escape from our reality. Awesome! 😍🥰

[@pauldufour3072]

Outstandinng photography. Which helps me relax and chill out. Blue holes! grief they look fantastic. Sensible de-robing actions taken by Elayna as she Jumped in. Slightly amazed that you're going for a GAS cooker in the new boat, no chance of Electric I suppose? Could Solar power work? God I would love to be out there. But I'm disabled and can't do stairs at the moment. Rats.

[@obaketaxi]

I was Lucky last in annapolis and we had a convo about my bene 361 I rescued from BVI. Since I've seen you last I got up to my ASA 106 with Sailing Virgins last year! Also a trained chef! Will sleep in a stack pack 😬😆

[@anne4619]

I love Lenny and his monster voice it makes me so happy to see him living happily in paradise with amazing parents 🥰

[@lisssmall4669]

The Lenny Cam is wonderful! Looking forward to more of that in the years to come.

[@meadmaker4525]

1:05 - Is that Darth Darwin on that T-shirt, Riley? Impressive. Most impressive.