Sailing La Vagabonde

Need I say more? 🤣 Fair to say, this episode is one for the books! After one hell of a passage, Riley's finally back on dry land, but there's one thing that won't be making it to the next adventure... Between the chaos, the laughs, and a few questionable decisions, this one's got a little bit of ev

What can we say… this episode is one wild, relentless ride. As many of you know, Riley's currently taking on a 3,000NM sail from Indonesia to New Zealand, and this leg of the passage is throwing him and his crew an absolute hammering at sea. Four-metre waves, relentless winds, and La Vagabonde smash

Things are really starting to feel real over here in Vanuatu. While Riles is making his way across from Indonesia, myself and the boys have been busy getting stuck into our land and trying to get as much ready as we can before he arrives. One of the biggest jobs has been getting our food forest unde

For so many years, both our lives have revolved around our boat... where we’re sailing next, what needs fixing, what the weather is doing. But somehow, I just know that going in different directions for the next few weeks is what's best this time. This week, while Riley sets sail on La Vagabonde fro

This week we’re bringing you along for a FULL HOUR yewww!! Things are really starting to take shape on the land. Pebbles, our new puppy, is finding her way around her new home, the boys are getting stuck in and helping out, and after a whole lot of work… our driveway is finally complete (YAY!!). We’

It's a huge week for our little family… our brand new Highfield has finally arrived in Vanuatu and we are so unbelievably excited to share her with you all! After a whole lot of planning, we're finally getting her set up and out on the water for the very first time. Safe to say, we’re absolutely sto

Hey legends, we're back and so is La Vagabonde III ... and we're getting her ready for her biggest passage in a long while. Over the next few weeks we'll be preparing for a 3,000 nautical mile sail across the Pacific, from Indonesia to New Zealand. As always, there's so many tasks to crack on with b

This week, we're sitting down for a proper catch-up and answering all of the awesome questions you guys sent us recently! It's been around six months since we traded life at sea for life on the farm in Vanuatu, and we thought it was the perfect time to share how it's really been going. We're talking

This week took a pretty unexpected turn... After arriving back on our land, we came across something that stopped us in our tracks. Blood and a series of items left us with far more questions than answers. As newcomers to Vanuatu, we knew this wasn't something we wanted to dismiss or pretend to unde

This week definitely didn't go the way we'd planned... Just as Riles and I got stuck into the next stage of the farm (building our entrance gate, starting the driveway and fixing the on-site housing for our workers), Riles got hit really hard with dengue fever. To make matters worse, he also picked

It's time to get to work on our wild block of land in Vanuatu and start the next big step… clearing it. Before we can even think about where the house might go, we’ve got A LOT to learn lol. This week Riles and I are getting familiar with the tractor, figuring out what we’re doing (or at least tryin

After all these years, all these miles, all the babies, boats, storms, breakdowns, wild anchorages and everything in between… we got engaged 💛 It’s hard to put into words what this moment means to us. We could never have imagined this life when we first set sail all those years ago, and we definite

As we head back to our wild block of land in Vanuatu, we’re faced with one of the more complicated realities of what we’ve actually bought into. This week, we begin navigating the recent history of this block of land, meeting members of the local village, and trying to understand the situation with

Well… this is a title we’ve been dreaming of posting for a while now. Come tour our wild block of land with Riles and I (and a few too many spiders), as we await what feels like some of the most important news we’ve received in a long time yeeeew! 🥹 Join us this week as Axel and Lydia come to visit

Life at sea has given us everything we ever dreamed of… but lately Riles and I have been feeling pulled toward something different. We've been chatting about this for awhile now… trying to find a place that feels right to maybe set up a little farm, have a base, slow things down just a tiny bit. Thi

Hey guys, so… we’re pressing pause on sailing, and beginning a new kind of voyage. This time, we’re searching for an off-grid place, somewhere wild and beautiful. A few years ago, we sailed past a remote island in Indonesia where land was still surprisingly affordable, and it’s stayed with us ever s

As sailors, we’re usually pretty focused on the simple stuff... fresh air, good food, time in the ocean. But after hearing so much about Bangkok becoming a global hub for wellness and longevity treatments during our recent passages, we started thinking… why not lean in and experience it for ourselve

Get ready for what might be our most bittersweet episode yet. This week, join us for one final adventure through the wild beauty of Raja Ampat, a place that has completely stolen our hearts. Towering limestone islands, reefs bursting with life, and communities whose connection to the ocean runs deep

Riles and I are always talking about how we want to empower our boys to understand where their food comes from. Not just the eating part… but the tides, the currents, the patience and skill behind what ends up on their plate. This week, in our little anchorage in Raja Ampat, we were given the most i

Hey legends, So good to catch up with so many of you on the recent livestream! We just wanted to say another massive thank you for all the love and support on our last episode. Reading your comments has been so special for Riles and I, we feel incredibly lucky to have you backing us through all thes

This week’s episode feels… massive. We’re finally letting you guys in on something we’ve been seriously talking about for the past few months, selling La Vagabonde III. Even writing that makes my stomach flip. She’s been our dream, then our home, our work and our biggest adventure yet. In this episo

🇵🇼 This week we’re a long way from anywhere. We’re leaving Palau behind and sailing to Helen’s Reef… a tiny ring of coral sitting way out on its own in the Pacific, on our route toward Raja Ampat. It’s a four day passage to get here... no shortcuts, just open ocean in every direction. Apart from t

Well, it’s one of our most requested videos EVER… so today we’re finally delivering. 😅 Join us onboard La Vagabonde in the beautiful Indo-Pacific, where we’re anchored up and getting our sweat on just for you. After many outtakes and fits of laughter, Riley and I have pulled together what we hope i

This one felt special from the moment we started filming. Welcome back to another week in Palau, onboard La Vagabonde. This week, our skills are tested in some very sharky waters as we try to catch a feed for the crew! After Riles and Jai teamed up to land a massive Rainbow Runner, we explored the i

This week might just be one of our most in-demand episodes... After so many comments and questions over the years, Riles and I finally decided to let you in on all the behind-the-scenes realities of what it actually takes to run Sailing La Vagabonde! If you’ve ever dreamed of setting sail yourself,

This week’s episode is a “regular” sail on paper, but it felt anything but. En route to Angaur Island in Palau, we’re also celebrating a little milestone… SeaPeople App turned ONE! What started as a wild idea to connect ocean-loving legends has become a real community. Thank you for every sighting l

We often get asked if we’ll ever move back on land… and, well, the time has finally come! We’ve left our crew aboard La Vagabonde and taken the boys to live on a deserted island for a little while.. that counts as 'land life' right? 😉 From catching our own dinner to setting up camp for the night, t

Guys, a brand new season of sailing is about to begin!! After two months on land, we’re so excited to finally be seeing La Vagabonde again! And we’ve got a new crew member onboard... get ready to meet the beautiful Lydia. After much deliberation, we've decided to sail into the heart of South Palau,

*Hey Patrons, now that this episode is LIVE on YouTube, we've uploaded a special AD-FREE version just for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the full adventure without interruptions : https://youtu.be/sE-O4KjTWo0 This week, Riley, the crew and I are taking you somewhere truly special.. an ocean sanctua

At 3:00AM everything changed. One moment we were anchored on an atoll, under the stars, the next we were scrambling in the dark, adrenaline pumping, trying to keep La Vagabonde from running directly into a reef. It’s hard to describe what it feels like when your home and your family are all at risk

This week, join us for one of those moments that makes you pause and think about just how much the ocean keeps hidden. After days of diving in Micronesia, the sea finally revealed something our crew will never forget… a shipwreck lying silent on an atoll. Our whole crew was half in awe and half cove

We’ve been dreaming of sharing this one with you for so long! We finally made it to the atolls, and life out here on this tiny untouched island in the middle of nowhere just keeps getting better and better. No roads, no noise, no distractions and beneath the water it’s absolute magic with schools of

This week didn’t go anything like we planned. 😔 Riles and I had been pushing hard towards our next destination for days, everything lined up, the weather looked fine… until it didn’t. Join us as we end up having to completely reimagine our route, adjust our schedule, and choose a different destinat

Hey fam, I've seen a lot of messages and comments about the tsunami.. thank you so much for the concern. Just to let you know, La Vagabonde is totally fine in Palau. It was definitely scary hearing the news, especially with Jai onboard while we're over in Indonesia this month for some land time. But

Never in a million years did we think this would happen… When we sailed into Guam last week, we thought the adventure would stay above the water. Turns out, we were wrong. The U.S. Navy invited us aboard the USS Minnesota, a nuclear-powered submarine, for a private tour! 😱 This week, we’re giving y

Hey legends, how did you enjoy this week’s ep? We’re really looking forward to catching up with you all LIVE on Sunday (Perth timezone) ! Riles and I will be jumping on to answer your latest questions, reflect on everything that’s been going on, and share where we’re headed next. Drop your questions

After almost running out of food last week, we’re setting sail from Saipan to the nearby island of Rota! Living off what we could spear had its own kind of magic… but let’s just say us girls were very happy to see bananas again 😂 With a quick resupply under our belts, we’re back out into the big bl

This week, we're sailing to Saipan. Living off the last of our groceries, long gone are the comforts of a quick store run! 😅 Out here in the middle of the big blue, we’re starting to rely entirely on what we can catch. Join us as we go without, adapt and remember that sometimes the best things in l

This week’s episode is one of the wildest, most remote, and most challenging we’ve ever made... Riley, myself, and the crew are diving into the deepest waters on the planet, right on the edge of the Mariana Trench, in search of one of the ocean’s most powerful fish. Built like torpedoes with teeth,

After two solid days at sea, we finally spotted a tiny speck on the horizon: Maug. This wild, uninhabited volcanic island feels like something straight out of a dream. Hands down, one of the most unforgettable sails of our journey so far! Come along as we cruise deep into the heart of the Pacific an

Oceanic manta rays, whales, turtles, wahoo... We’ve just wrapped an unforgettable week on Chichi-Jima - freediving and living almost entirely underwater in what’s known as the Galapagos of Japan. And it more than lived up to the name. This place gave us so much, and we’ve poured all of it into this

Hey crew! Just a quick reminder: we’re sharing every leg of our journey live over on our SeaPeople account. You can follow along with real time updates and content as we sail with our cool new feature ‘Voyages’. Much love from me and the whole La Vagabonde fam💛 Elayna https://dashboard.seapeopleapp

This might just be one of our most incredible passages yet - a 600 nautical mile sail from Osaka to the Bonin Islands (also known as the Ogasawara Islands), way out in the remote Pacific! Join us this week for crystal-clear bluewater days as we sail towards a hotspot for humpback whales. Meet our ne