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(#6 of 7) I mentioned there in the vid that we distanced ourselves from Outremer when we first got onboard. There were many comments along the lines of “new boat and this show is just going to be one giant advert now.” I hope we have done enough by now to show people we wouldn’t compromise the integrity of the videos we love to make so dearly. Nearly 2 years have gone by now and a very sincere thank you to this company was well overdue. They were willing to help us when no one else was apart from all of you guys watching our videos and our Crew of Patrons.
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[@stevecox9714]

I tip my hat to you, Sir, for the vision to leverage your love of sailing and your KZbin assets to swinging the deal with Outremer. A match made in heaven, making rock stars out of you both. Well played, captain..

[@bobcaverly]

Another great video Riley! No need to apologize for plugging the manufacturer that has taken such good care of you!! And yes - I did laugh at that "last bit" of bottles in the shower! :)

[@deankruse2891]

yeah, the brand deserves a plug, they make great sailing vessels.

[@BillColeExperience]

Forget about the boat stuff, the man is genuinely happy and I can vicariously share that.

[@scottharrald6050]

Hey Riley, I’ve been a subscriber for a few years and I’ve really enjoyed your (and Elayna’s) content. I’ve particularly enjoyed your solo adventures. As a retired Royal Canadian Navy officer, the solo adventures remind me of Long Bridge watches. This particular video, especially the night watches, bring back memories of singing any song you could remember in order to stay awake. Fortunately for you you could actually listen to the music…Keep sailing - keep loving - and can’t wait to see the new family (bambino and all) on the sea. Safe travels, Fairwinds and following seas…

[@williamlilliott2433]

The designer of your boat deserves a medal. What an amazingly trustworthy and comfortable product. I don't see how I could ever buy anything else even though I enjoy being on the lean. You can harmonize with Elton very, very well. Now he could be a big patron if you sent him this video.

[@VERTICALWisdom]

Thank you for sharing your adventure with all of us. Your candor and zest for life is a blessing. All the best, sail safely.

[@thomasrobinsonphotography1271]

To be able to make content like this everyday is difficult. But you guys always manage to make great content and bring a positive attitude to all of thank you ❤️

[@hobiecatracing]

Loved this one. You singing to Tiny Dancer. Out on the sea alone Priceless

[@harveylove202]

You guys have inspired so many. And we can actually say you also inspired us as we are now selling everything and moving to Europe from Australia 🇦🇺 to buy a boat! Three kids and mum and dad! Thanks guys. it’s Never Too Late!

[@paterson00]

Good luck

[@vk2ig]

Good luck! Lots of places to sail around Australia, too.

[@harveylove202]

@@vk2ig Cheers mate, Yes you are right, but boats are so much more expensive here. However, we will sail back here one day!

[@harveylove202]

@@paterson00 Cheers Mate!

[@paterson00]

Very welcome. I send this from a mooring ball off Doddis Beach in Western Australia. Tough gig.

[@SkipHarpers]

We enjoy you sharing your experiences and insight of how things are for you and Elena. Also you challenging your self with your free diving and solo sailing are the traits of a true man living a full life. Our admiration is real, thank you for sharing.

[@TylerLyman]

One of my favorite LV episodes yet, Rylie being authentic about the boat, the loan, the circumstances...great one mate.

[@THardy.]

It is obvious you love your life on the boat and you do a great job of it!

[@anthonyalford8970]

Your a good man Riley, I have been watching you guys for about two years now, I have my own boat and have learned a lot for you Thanks for that, I'm a African American Doctor that have just started sailing, everyone I meet love to help me discover something new but I must say watching you and your family has been most helpful.

[@susannewilliams]

Please don’t be apologetic. We want to know and we LOVE your passion. You are also very clear in your speech. Just loving it mate. Learning lots.

[@chandrahuntergreulich]

You are inspiring in the way you live your life with purpose, at the center of your dreams, and take the time every day to marvel at the sunset

[@deanpratley125]

Your an absolute Legend Riley for sailing alone all that way. You must be an octopus working everything all at once.

[@flower2364]

I have loved this Riley from the beginning. He's like a son lol... I have watched them both and will continue to watch. I am not a patron because I am a pensioner and cannot afford to be one but I wish them both well with the upcoming birth of their first baby. Lovely couple... living the dream. I live it through them vicariously. Thanks ...you both make me smile...

[@elizabethflowers9465]

Outremer needs to just pay off whatever loan you have and write you a sponsorship contract! You are an amazing advert for them and I believe you are sincere.

[@philiparlinghaus7201]

Wish Riley would give us some more technical videos, or perhaps just a bit more of his perspective and philosophy on life. I really loved this video, might be cool to see Riley have a small side channel like elayna has with her Mum Channel. Keep up the good work, we all love getting a glimpse of your lives, perhaps so we might be able to live vicariously through y'all. Cheers from Texas!

[@thedayidrive3422]

You are definitely the best brand ambassador for Outremer Brand and boats...We can see obviously trough your videos how great is that Catamaran...!!

[@williameudy6615]

Hanging your gear and supplies in nylon net laundry bags will help you keep them tidied up and shipshape.

[@mikewalker2329]

These videos of you back sailing under these conditions are amazing.

[@kennethparker1032]

Good of you to give thanks to the folks at Outremer, but you also should be acknowledged for how hard you have worked to constantly improve your skills and knowledge. Of course you realize that now, and for the rest of your life, you will be known, almost exclusively, as "Lennys' Dad"! Well done!

[@mikescamping]

What a wonderful story! Love this channel.

[@andrewkeir2282]

Riley is totally correct about the problems, issues with new machinery, Standard engineering knowledge, You have a high intensity of issues when something is brand new as manufacturing defects come to the the fore and then a long period of reliability until the piece of equipment reaches the end of life and the problems begin to escalate dramatically. Shame my boat is in the latter period of its existence.

[@phiberoptick]

8:34 this is why i love these videos!

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Really like and waited for a critical appraisal of the boat based upon your impressions and experience. The relatively modest interior volume pointed towards performance rather than crowd handling at anchor

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Watched this video again, and glad there was a thank you to Outremer. Can't sleep so looked up some sailing videos, a ship sailing from Falklands to Capetown mentioned Nikki Henderson- a name I hadn't heard since your Atlantic crossing with Greta Thunberg and her dad- and looked for a Nikki Henderson video and found her on a Q&A video which mentioned the Atlantic crossing (she said it had happened a year before on the video..so time flies) and her take on your sailing skills was high praise. I'm watching a number of sailing videos tonight and I'm seeing very seasoned sailors addressing problems in foul weather gear so I'm even more amazed of the "keep the gold" beautiful lifestyle shots featured on SLV, making the difficult look easy. Much respect for what you're doing and how you do it. Cheers and Merry Christmas as we'd all say in Coober Pedy.

[@raminismic]

I love those single-handed sails

[@deanjones2525]

Thank you for sharing this with us Riley. Those of us who don't know anything about sailing appreciate all of your videos. It can seem to be quite a bit of fun, but we must not forget that this is just a different way of living which has it's own financial responsibilities. I'm into to computer programming, and it's a great way to earn a living not being tethered to a stationary office. It's something you might want to consider learning, if you want to earn additional income, while still continuing to sail.

[@listay1]

Big problem on board is lack of stable internet... if you can sort that out, you'd be set.

[@deanjones2525]

@@listay1 Riley can surely overcome this issue the same way they do for uploading their videos. Anyway, Riley, if you are interested in exploring this suggestion, I would advise you take a look at coding using Flutter.

[@Glenacus]

Dude........that was awesome, totally from the heart and to the point.....well done

[@elisanders7563]

Good job on the personalized boat update. It’s amazing it’s already been 2 years! Safe Travels 😀

[@greatgazoo8358]

Red sky at night...sailors delight!!

[@flower2364]

I thought that was shepherds delight... Red sky at night shepherds delight , red sky in the morning shepherds warning. That's how I heard it anyway

[@greatgazoo8358]

@@flower2364 Arrrg...We'r Sea men! Not land lubers! 🐳🦑🦐

[@justbrint]

Flowers That's only if you're a farmer? 😉

[@ckfuyou2]

Great Gazoo, no, that can’t be right.

[@justbrint]

I might add you have it backwards red morning sailors warning pink night sailors delight I know this cause we've left port and both heads broke two days later! You never leave on a Friday or have change in pocket and damn sure no bananas! Or blowing 20-25kts hahaha

[@SigisTravelVideos]

What a beautiful Sunset!

[@annakeye]

Loved this episode. You have so much heart. Love the tiny dancer and although the redness of the sunset may not have been fully picked up in the sky, it was on your skin. Those rose tinted hues take ten years off you, Riley.

[@geo8708]

Nice reality of boating, very authentic. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@robertorellana5217]

Thanks Riley for that side of owning and living in a boat. Really appreciate your honesty.

[@Eddie_-_]

No offence, but I like these "Riley only" videos and the focus on the sailing part. You have for sure opened my eyes for Outremer. My wife and I are planning to buy a cat in about two years time. We met Matthieu at Dusseldorf boat show. Such an amazing man and I love his passion for the brand. Seems to be a great boat

[@mareesamson8239]

I am loving your videos Riley. You have so much to share with us and I really appreciate it.

[@yachticus]

Riley - that was such an authentic commentary - for those of us that sail we recognize Outremer as being outstanding - really quite brilliant - nothing you have said contradicts that - great yacht - and by the look of it you're loving it.Fair winds and a following sea

[@lorijohnson2108]

The "Tiny Dancer" karaoke moment = life

[@vk2ig]

There's something really special about Elton John's music from that time.

[@davidcoleman4800]

I am a sailor who, like a lot of others, looked at catamarans as "those people." Not in a bad way, just a different type. But seeing your experience on the Cat has changed my perspective. Not just a fast boat with a great layout, but - especially with the daggerboards - a good all-around puddle jumper. You are not an advertisement for Outremer... Outremer is an advertisement for Outremer. They are making an excellent boat that they love and care about. That is what I want from anyone who makes something I trust my life with.

[@arielambrose2225]

I've been watching your episodes for only several weeks, but this is my favorite channel I've ever discovered on youtube for sure. It has been tremendously inspiring and I'm so happy to have stumbled upon you guys! Such quality content, well-edited and there's a little bit of everything. Too many good things to say!

[@williamralph5442]

You have a lot of faith in your boat. Great video Riley!

[@cozydram1]

Riley that was an absolutely Amazing sun set.........you are truly inspiration to my self and millions of others thank you...... it would be great to see "matu" there for a vacation with you all.......oh where's Bilge? especially with your lone sail.....he was great company before. "Hey Be Safe out There"

[@KimCruzTomas]

Can’t wait to see you reunite with Elayna ❤️ sending love from the Philippines!

[@adammiller6606]

Thanks Riley. That’s an important video. Giving your honest opinion and assessment. So glad you had the opportunity to get your wonderful boat. Cangrats😁👍

[@SpocksBro]

Riley living the great adventurous life. Very happy for you and your soon to be two loved ones mate.

[@bobshaw4063]

Great video Riley . I can't believe it's two years already since you got your boat .

[@TM-sz7lv]

Love your passion that comes through when you talk about your love of your “Home” and sailing!

[@cleodane2]

Sunset looked like hardening magma - awesome!

[@cherylsibson8457]

I know you love your boat, I love your boat too! Friends have had boats like yours and they are well-made boats, enjoy it while you have it!

[@zehtabech]

I think this sunset is the best one you have captured on camera till now Riley!

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

That’s the wildest sunset you guys have ever posted. Amazing.

[@rogerdilley4359]

Kia Ora Riley. I was talking to an Outremer 50 owner who went to an Outremer rally in France to check em out before he bought one. He said on race day all the original Gerard Danson Outremer’s took off and did a horizon job on all the new Outremers. He still bought a new one!

[@btfishing4658]

Loving these videos by far my favourite KZbinr thank you for making me smile all the time ❤️

[@matthewpimental2042]

Congratulations on grabbing life by the horns and having a great run of it. You and Elayna are legends.

[@ecleveland1]

Both of you have done an excellent job in being truthful in your review and updates of the boat. If my wife and I were in a position and looking for a boat of that class I would without hesitation go with Outremer on their customer service based on your experiences in your videos alone. I would have to have an air conditioner and washer/dryer, I'm from the south and we have to have our air conditioners.

[@rianaconklin6954]

I'm not sure why but the thing that stuck out the most was the scene where Riley was showing how red the sunrise (sunset? I thought it was the sunrise) was really red and he wasn't sure that the camera would show it, it reminded me of an old saying I read in a book, red at night, sailors delight, red in the morning sailors take warning, I doubt it has any truth but I thought it would be something that you might have heard of before. Love your videos! If my family's business goes well I hope to become a patron because I really believe in what your family puts out 💙 safe sailing guys ⚓💙⛵

[@Chris.E.]

Good info. It's cool to go back and watch old episodes. Would love to watch a slow tv type Vagabond video of this beauty sailing along.

[@jasem2702]

IM SO BEHIND. But I’m getting through them and so happy to have gold content to watch in spare time.

[@flyingzucchinis]

Proper Gutsy. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@TheLoveLivin]

Great video! I have always wanted to see a catamaran on rough waters especially in a single handed sailing experience!

[@mhansl]

Classic rock goes better with the North Atlantic sea state. A taste of what’s to come, eh? You’re three days out from Portugal as I write this. Our thoughts are with you and your crew constantly. Fair winds, a Skipper. Can’t wait for the vids from this crossing

[@dennism1869]

HaHa! That episode is definitely in my top 5 . You look like you were having a lot of fun.

[@aquasurfer9]

So funny watching this. Just watched you get picked up in Australia by Jose and Elana. I know you made it ok into the harbor. and didn't just beach the boat and fly off. Great seeing the sleep deprivation kick in and you viding it. Filming isn't a word of relevance anymore. I see that Outremer is a great company seeing the wind speed and your Across the ground speed. (see LA Speed Check). Kudos on a great video and your sharing your reality after being a seafaring captain around the world now. Love your channel and look forward to your adventures as a New Dad.

[@stinkintoad]

If i ever bought a cat it would be an Outremer. Theres a 2014 45' on yachtworld for 654k!

[@mcbrite]

Red white and blue sails... ;-)

[@MPNNag]

Wow Wow Wow Wow! Riley you are a real man that misses Alaina.

[@MrDannyr2000]

truly beautiful boat and its great to see you acknowledge the help and generosity that Outremer have extended to you and Elayna , keep up the great content and stay safe 😃

[@sb1806]

two killer songs man, really loving the vids with just you, even though we all miss the missus

[@ChasingGrace21]

LOVING ALL THE LATEST VIDS!!! Can't wait to meet Lenny in a few days! Wish I could've met y'all when you were in Charleston as I'm a local and I'm obsessed with your channel! Guess I need to get on the patreon movement so I can have a chance to meet up should you ever return!

[@plstrom]

you lucky bastard.. keep doing it , we love to live that life through you guys

[@terryzammit7605]

That sunset was intense!

[@Devast8r34]

I have been looking at sailboat (dreaming of course) and out of all the boats I have seen yalls boat is absolutely gorgeous. I love the outboard aft seats.

[@ulyssespenelope44]

Funny...I was listening to "Tiny Dancer" earlier today and I thought "This would make a good SLV track. 👌👍

[@paulhart8814]

Got to say, having been watching since before you picked up the cat, and following your journey in it, When I get a boat, that will be the Company I would choose, hats off to them.

[@tubehound8]

Riley sailing on the ocean appears to be a 24 on 0 off job. Stay safe

[@2xtream]

Living the life many only dream about, enjoy every day :)

[@PhoenixAndromeda]

GOOd RILEY. Seeing the real sea as raw and real as it is. Thanks!

[@MrJerrettj]

"Don't ask me what you know it true"- You guys have an excellent choice in music.

[@evankrhodes]

Legend! Awesome video brother. I am looking at Outremer Cats too. Quality, performance, and safety v. Price. I'll have to settle for an older design, but it seems they've always been about Quality, Performance, and Safety so it's worth it. Thanks for sharing.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Amazing sky towards the end !!! Gray and sunset pink and reds !! OMG, I would soooooo love to be onboard with you right now. !!! 😊😌🤗

[@mocean63]

Thanks for keeping it real Riley! Safe travels......

[@ewock74]

Great vid Hope Poseidon keeps you safe .

[@marcv1429]

Finishes it off with other Aussie Legends God Bless !

[@FSchloss]

Ooooh. So much time behind. Just figured out Lenny is already on the planet and you are back on the Vaga. Congratulations to you three.

[@TheDocCola]

I know this video is just over a year old now but I after watching about 2-3 dozen or more of your videos (I stumbled across you guys watching free diving videos and found your video from the competition in the Bahamas when Elayna was pregnant) I have to say I truly love your content and slightly envy both of you. Please keep living this beautiful dream you guys are enjoying and sharing it with us lucky folks. It’s amazing and wonderful to be apart of. I wish I could do the same but for now at least I’ll have to live vicariously through you guys. Thank you so much for this amazing channel. I’m completely addicted. Stay safe and take care of each other.

[@faaaaart1]

Only 1 like allowed ????? Bummer . Thanks. And that sunset came through so well. Truly appreciated

[@mrc1539]

I could have sworn I heard Bilgey in the background at 9:00 ! Nice sailing video , take care and Fairwinds .

[@FSchloss]

The man looks so happy with his life. Godspeed

[@abilynsailing9603]

Long time follower, first time commenter. For the love, put on a PFD, at least when you're talking about safety and smashing through the Gulf Stream. No, seriously. Here's the thing: If you hurt yourself and cannot sail and make videos anymore, we all lose out. And that's not cool. But more seriously, I'm a dad and will be racing solo from Newport to Bermuda in June (and then double-handed back). My entire winter worklist is about preparing the boat to be safe during the passage. That would all be for naught if I didn't wear a PFD.

[@greatgazoo8358]

You can come to America any time you want! WELCOME!!

[@furgy425]

Yes to the welcome, you and yours are welcome, " please take a load off and stay awhile"

[@captainmarkgray8856]

When solo sailing get a real loud alarm clock or two and take 15 minute cat naps at the helm. Scan everything and then cat nap. 15 minutes to go below and cook etc... Got to scan 360 24/7 or pay the price ie: ALWAYS have a live person alert and on watch is my rule so take enough people,,, always...

[@grumpygus9942]

Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. Great videos.

[@victorpatiu8491]

your a captain of course thats why you love that and there is saying" where is your heart is,,there is your love"

[@davidleemartin4909]

Sunset was awesome

[@lisabaxter6149]

brother we love your accent and love everything about you and your beautiful wife , hope that the baby is healthy and happy ! good luck its harder than you think . kids are challenging

[@mangravy2000]

I would have stayed South until Summer or at least late Spring. I love Virgina, Annapolis, but if I had to anchor outside a marina I'd be somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. Calmer seas and warmer weather. Outremer vid was way overdue, thank you.

[@jackoneil3933]

BRILLIANT! But is it the boat or the Adventure, life and freedom your Vessel provides rather than the boat alone?

[@ddaisymartinn]

Love y’all, as always.

[@chybagus]

Oh that sunset at 8:35!