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!
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.
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
@@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.
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!!
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.
(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!!!
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.
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
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.
@@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...
@@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.
Dear Elayna, Nikki, Riley, your Atlantic crossing was really the bravest und most honorable adventure i've ever seen on RUclips. Thank you for having taken these risks and these hardships to contribute for something really important.
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.
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
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!!
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..
@@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?
@@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..
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!
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!
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!
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.
@@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
You people are such unbelievable BADASSES! Absolute role models in every possible way! Never ever stop being humble and fucking endlessly proud of yourselves!
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!!
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.
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.
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 😳
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
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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! :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🧡✌🏽
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.
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.
The trip was the best mini series that I've seen . Best part.......... A happy ending with love and satisfaction. I'm so happy that you brought us with you . The only thing that I missed out on , was the sea sickness .... That's ok .
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.
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!
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!
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! ❌⭕️❤️
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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 .
The best thing La Vagabonde and her crew have ever done. A fantastic effort by Riley, Elayna and Nikki. And what a superb boat that Outremer Catamaran is. Greta keep up the good work.
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.
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
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.
This was an absolutely amazing trip, unbelievable! The memories you'll have from this wild journey and that you have given Greta and her father. Well done, well done! Much respect to Nikki, she is a phenomenal sailor and thankfully you had her on this sail. Respect to Alaina and your beautiful little son, he was a champ and Alaina has the patience of a hundred moms. Thank you so much for sharing this, it was a treat to watch. ❤
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.
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.
This series of videos, the crossing series, has been intense to watch, and to be honest I can not image the reality that you guys felt even though I have re-watched multiple times these past episodes. The emotional roller coaster that I have gone through watching these episodes is obviously nothing to what you went through, but your channel again has inspired my drive to learn to sail. Riley, how you hold up under pressure with knowing how dire a mistake could negatively impact your family is truly inspiring. I love your channel for all of the knowledge you pass on to us. Things you think about and show us even prior to your departure are just testaments to how serious one has to be and how prepared one has to be in order to be successful. I had yet to become a Patreon supporter of anyone, sorry I haven't supported already, hopefully being late to that party is still ok! Anyway, one thing I must have missed is how did Nikki become a part of this crossing. It really can not be stressed enough as to how epic these last few episode have been, nor to the fact of how valuable she was to have had onboard. If you have addressed this, please point me in the direction to see a little more on that. If you have not addressed this, please do so!
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.
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.
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 🎉🍾❤️
Appreciated the Helmsmen secret's.....if there is away to reduce further anxiousness within the group......this is how you have to handle it. Am absolutely astounded how the others managed to sleep..... I think I would of been terrified!!!... I really admire your cool approach and how you even got to film in such conditions.😵 The only thing that I noticed, I didn't see any gloves while hauling on ropes in dangerous conditions?? I was really worried about Nikki's hand's 😵 The wish to arrive as quick as possible to finally relax, return to comforts, ....I felt Riley's comment on arrival that he was still out in the big blue, Elyna with her sweet reminiscing of parting with her new family, the end of an extraordinary adventure, really struck my profound emotions. When your out there as a dot in those formidable waves is (for me), one of the most testing situations. I Love your courage, your coolness, and thank you Lavagabonde for leading me in your direction.........even if we're still sitting in port...⛵⛵⛵.😄😄😄 I'm dreaming, but hope it all becomes reality one day to cross your course! ....... hopefully before you really change course or life style😄😉💕💕💕⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵ godbless you!!!
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.
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.
This is one of my top 3 channels on RUclips, 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.
I've spent a bunch of time at sea on large ships and small boats, and I appreciate and respect the excitement you both have. I love the way you are living your lives! Never stop living life, because when you stop, it's incredibly hard to restart! I miss being at sea nearly every day.
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!
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❤️
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.
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?
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
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 !
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.
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
This has been the best to watch this journey, thank you La Vagabonde- inspiring to anyone that does anything they love. Doesn't have to be sailing, it can be anything. Makes my heart full
I am super stoked that the trip across the pond was a huge success but more importantly everyone made it safely. Great job guys! Love to see more of the fishing and diving scene over there in the future episodes. Keep the drive going!!
I feel like I went across the Atlantic with you. What an amazing team. At times,, so intense. AMAZING, FOCUSED, HARD WORKING sailors.Thank you for taking us along.
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!
At first I was not really convinced but after watching a few scenarios when things got really tough Riley has proven he is an extraordinary man and smart to have around, is very resourceful when the shit hits the fan...he makes Bear Grylls look like a real wimp...well done mate and your little family are pretty solid too.
Nikki deserves a couple weeks aboard LaVagabonde in the Bahamas.
Dont they ALL.
Great idea !
Pay her flights too 😁
A month in the tropics !
When the owners need a break away from the yacht.
M. Hans Liebert yessss
Yes I agree
That's a definite
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!
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.
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
Definitely emotional. They certainly achieved something awesome!
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
@@Turbo_Tastic how is this not public info?
@@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.
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!!
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.
(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!!!
Eduardo Emanuele Thanks was the scariest and most serious moment for me too.
@@SuperFoxFamily A little perspective on the seriousness of the situation should not have been needed, but it was!!
Was just what I shouted out loud watching - DAMN LOOSE THAT F*NG CAMERA AND HELP PULLING IT!
She didn't have to scream it out like that it was rude .. especially to the owner of the boat ..
@@briannelorens2396 in a dangerous moment she has to
Nikki was exactly what was needed for this trip. Good on 'ya for sharing the helm with her, another example of great leadership.
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.
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
Are Husky's environmentally low impact? I have a backyard I need to tend to. :)
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.
Her "message" is BS.
@@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...
@@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.
This whole series could be an award winning documentary! While RUclips is ok, you are deserving of so much more!
i agree!!!
Dear Elayna, Nikki, Riley,
your Atlantic crossing was really the bravest und most honorable adventure i've ever seen on RUclips. Thank you for having taken these risks and these hardships to contribute for something really important.
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.
Michael Fitzgerald quite the opposite. This was one of the best risk managed crossings I’ve ever seen.
@gerdschl ... that illusion does derive from the fact that most of the sailed crossings aren't prominently youtubed.
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
Contribute to what? That little entitled drama queen could've taken a plane, like all the rest of her faux "climate change" cabal.
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!!
In Rileys speech to the media he acknowledged Elaynas role and that she had arguably the hardest and most important job on board. :)
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..
@dawidowen... do you have children ... and are still married? 🤦♂️
@@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?
@@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..
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!
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!
Hester Biesot i needed to hear this, thank you
another winner! The comment about putting the camera down and help really demonstrated the urgency, I'll miss Nikki!
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.
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!
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.
Really good point.
absolutely.
Sailing La Vagabonde 🥰 Keep sharing your process, you guys are great. 👍
@Didymus Mac Agreed, with love & respect for #SLV
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!
The clip of Riley and Lenny out cold in the hotel bed snuggled up is just 😍😍😍
merch please
poor innocent child about to be brainwashed
@@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
You people are such unbelievable BADASSES!
Absolute role models in every possible way!
Never ever stop being humble and fucking endlessly proud of yourselves!
Jealous looser, sorry.
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!!
The pancake making scene. Hahahaha.
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.
"all i could think about was Lenny and a capsized vessel" i felt that and i don't even have a lenny
I'm glad I knew they made it before the start of this series was released on You Tube!
The thought of this brought tear 😢
ah, no worries, mate!
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.
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 😳
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
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!
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
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.
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
Julia, I hope all of your dreams come true 😉🥰🙋🏻♀️🕊
follow your dreams :)
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!
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.
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!
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.
Lenny doesn’t realize it but he is such a trooper.
His equanimity is startling.
He’s also got outstanding parents.
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!
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! :)
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.
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.
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.
@Emily An Lost me
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.
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 🧡✌🏽
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.
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.
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.
The trip was the best mini series that I've seen . Best part..........
A happy ending with love and satisfaction. I'm so happy that you brought us with you . The only thing that I missed out on , was the sea sickness .... That's ok .
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.
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!
Thank you so much Nikki for helping this lovely Aussie family 😍
Amazing crew I salute all of u 4 ur amazing trip.. fr phillipines
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!
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!
❌⭕️❤️
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!
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
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!
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
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.
Riley absolutely killed that speech when they made it back to land good on ya legend
100%
And that's a lot of pressure there!
Definitely would have been, handled it well
Lots of pressure but nothing compared to the sailing.
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 .
The best thing La Vagabonde and her crew have ever done. A fantastic effort by Riley, Elayna and Nikki. And what a superb boat that Outremer Catamaran is. Greta keep up the good work.
When you said you were going to make this trip, I thought you were crazy. Now I think you've become legends!
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.
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
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.
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.
This was an absolutely amazing trip, unbelievable! The memories you'll have from this wild journey and that you have given Greta and her father. Well done, well done! Much respect to Nikki, she is a phenomenal sailor and thankfully you had her on this sail. Respect to Alaina and your beautiful little son, he was a champ and Alaina has the patience of a hundred moms. Thank you so much for sharing this, it was a treat to watch. ❤
Wow! Nikki is utterly incredible. Amazing in fact. What an incredible journey for all involved.
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.
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.
This series of videos, the crossing series, has been intense to watch, and to be honest I can not image the reality that you guys felt even though I have re-watched multiple times these past episodes. The emotional roller coaster that I have gone through watching these episodes is obviously nothing to what you went through, but your channel again has inspired my drive to learn to sail.
Riley, how you hold up under pressure with knowing how dire a mistake could negatively impact your family is truly inspiring.
I love your channel for all of the knowledge you pass on to us. Things you think about and show us even prior to your departure are just testaments to how serious one has to be and how prepared one has to be in order to be successful. I had yet to become a Patreon supporter of anyone, sorry I haven't supported already, hopefully being late to that party is still ok!
Anyway, one thing I must have missed is how did Nikki become a part of this crossing. It really can not be stressed enough as to how epic these last few episode have been, nor to the fact of how valuable she was to have had onboard. If you have addressed this, please point me in the direction to see a little more on that. If you have not addressed this, please do so!
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.
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.
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 🎉🍾❤️
Appreciated the Helmsmen secret's.....if there is away to reduce further anxiousness within the group......this is how you have to handle it.
Am absolutely astounded how the others managed to sleep..... I think I would of been terrified!!!...
I really admire your cool approach and how you even got to film in such conditions.😵
The only thing that I noticed, I didn't see any gloves while hauling on ropes in dangerous conditions?? I was really worried about Nikki's hand's 😵
The wish to arrive as quick as possible to finally relax, return to comforts, ....I felt Riley's comment on arrival that he was still out in the big blue, Elyna with her sweet reminiscing of parting with her new family, the end of an extraordinary adventure, really struck my profound emotions.
When your out there as a dot in those formidable waves is (for me), one of the most testing situations. I Love your courage, your coolness, and thank you Lavagabonde for leading me in your direction.........even if we're still sitting in port...⛵⛵⛵.😄😄😄
I'm dreaming, but hope it all becomes reality one day to cross your course! ....... hopefully before you really change course or life style😄😉💕💕💕⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵ godbless you!!!
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!
For me this was your best video ever. "Legends" doesn't do it justice. Speechless with admiration.
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.
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.
This is one of my top 3 channels on RUclips, 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.
I've spent a bunch of time at sea on large ships and small boats, and I appreciate and respect the excitement you both have. I love the way you are living your lives! Never stop living life, because when you stop, it's incredibly hard to restart! I miss being at sea nearly every day.
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.
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!
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❤️
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.
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?
I am happy you all are safe.
It's a wonderful story, and impossible not to love all the characters in it. Nikki is impressive AF.
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
Can I just say Nikki makes me proud to be British :)
Course you can and thats from an Aussie.
I suspect Riley might have learned a thing ir two. What a ripper!
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 !
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.
Sean D well said!! I had no idea she was only 27!!
Nikki was so unruffled and confident in the worst conditions !
This series of episodes of the Atlantic crossing was so incredible. These people are so brave. They are really living
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! :)
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
Lifelong friendships are born of days like these! 💞🛥️💞🌊⚓🌊
This has been the best to watch this journey, thank you La Vagabonde- inspiring to anyone that does anything they love. Doesn't have to be sailing, it can be anything. Makes my heart full
You guys are rockstars 🤩🤩🤩& Nikki was truly a godsend... beautiful soul...💕💕what an adventure .. ..keep making these incredible videos!!! Thank ya!!
I am super stoked that the trip across the pond was a huge success but more importantly everyone made it safely. Great job guys! Love to see more of the fishing and diving scene over there in the future episodes. Keep the drive going!!
Nikki needs her own youtube channel! Such a positive role model!
I feel like I went across the Atlantic with you. What an amazing team. At times,, so intense. AMAZING, FOCUSED, HARD WORKING sailors.Thank you for taking us along.
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!
Forgot to say thank you! So... Thanks!
Can't imagine the stress and totally empathize on the feeling that everyone leaves after the journey...what an adventure. So glad you guys are safe!
“Nikki and I are so excited”
Cue epic bro-hug.
At first I was not really convinced but after watching a few scenarios when things got really tough Riley has proven he is an extraordinary man and smart to have around, is very resourceful when the shit hits the fan...he makes Bear Grylls look like a real wimp...well done mate and your little family are pretty solid too.