Calm Before the Storm [Ep. 100]
Ever heard of the Tramontane Winds that howl from France? We head north up the coast of Spain, right before the fierce blow hits. The whole sky turned grey and there wasn’t a breath of wind. It was quite eerie. Taking shelter in a place called Port De Cadaques, we had no idea it was going to be so damn beautiful. Good call Matthieu!
Thanks for watching everyone and thank you for supporting our videos! Who would have thought we would be publishing our 100th episode after that first video published almost 3 years ago. We have been working so hard to make these videos, number 100 has completely snuck up on us. What should we do to celebrate episode 100?
Calm Before the Storm (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 100 (YouTube)
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With the terrorist attacks on going on the coast of Spain, perhaps it would be better to leave that part of the Mediterranean and sail in a different part of the world? Knowing from all the reports I've read about ,"Aussies" that you're not a people to back away from trouble or cowards calling themselves "terrorist's" do me a favor and sail in calmer waters, please.
Huge fan of Audible. I am a travel nurse and usually have a bit of a commute. I work overnights and I would never make it home in the morning without listening to a good novel!
I personally do not mind the sponsorship stuff if that is what you guys need to do. The 23 and me stuff was a little boring after the first time I watched, but I have no problem listening to a minute of it or just skipping over it. I actually quite enjoy hearing you talk about books that you have enjoyed and why you liked them.
ther is a nioce little compass here showing different winds and the direction they come from. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramontane" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramontane</a> the Tremontane are trans alpine coming roim northern Italy into France. From the LATIN Trans Montanus across mountains. When you get very different conditions you gat wierd weather. For example cold dry air from the Rocky Mountains meeting warm Dry air from the Carribean gives us "Tornado alley". I have a Friend who years ago was going top rome and thummed a lift from Calais to Geneva in Switerland and thought he could walk down the Mont Blanc tunnel not realising it is about 20 miles long and no pedestrians allowed. anyway he got a lift ( another story) but the poi9nt is on the Swiss side there was two foot of snow. On the Italian side 20 miles away there were orange groves and olive trees full of fruit. I think you can appreciate how the cusp of such catastrophic atmospheric variance may manifest cataclysmic meteorological conditions. But seeing is believing!
On the Changable weather. classical literature is full of these Med storms. the Ulysses/Odysseus account has several descriptions of him trying to get to Greece only to be continually washed back to some different Island adventure by storms. the Aeneid and Iliad also feature storms so these Med conditions were known since antiquity. Actually they are a ripping yarns and you might consider reading them. even shakespeare based The Tempest around such a storm. and the Shakespeare story worked its way into the classic science fiction film "Forbidden Planet"
Hi Riley and Elayna! I listened to the book recommendation and loved it!! Thank you so much. I completely understand the use of advertisers --> every little bit helps, right? I love your message. I really love seeing your videos and appreciate your recommendations.
You're entitled to any rev you can generate... I'm sure you've bills to pay just like the rest of us!!
Absolutely great video. Keep it real. Cheers!
I almost got married in Cadaques , not to david though, so I thought it would not have been fair to drag him there when I married him... Love the place and congratulations on the 100th episode!!! and fine with the sponsorship plugs...I love audible too!
Ha Ha, "do some work...and gamble." Really wish you could have gone to the Dali residence though; probably my all time favorite artist. A quote from Dali: "I never did drugs because I am drugs." When you come to the states, check out the Salvador Dali museum in Florida. P.S. If you want clean low light/night shots with no iso noise, pick up a Sony A7SII and you'll never go back. And btw Riley, thanks for the Ozzy Man recommendation, been having a blast watching him. Later
CTatsch, its been difficult going from knowing nothing about sailing or video a few years ago to trying to trying to take things a little more seriously now. We don't have very expensive cameras but were thinking of upgrading in the future. I have looked into the A7SII. Do you have any other recommendations???
I think the homage to '80s music videos at the 4:00 mark was an appropriate amount of celebration for the 100th vlog! Y'all crazy!
Congrats on the 1 hundo! R&E. already looking forward to the 200th episode sometime in 2019! I already commented on youtube about it all but yes Riley I love the Audible adverts. like you said it really does push people into reading! Never change that my friend. btw Patrons I was the 16th person to like the video on Youtube a day later there's 18 now and 110 views don't forget to click the like button over there on the Tube, remember thats where we all discovered them and it is a source for there income those likes :) and your welcome :) Loved reading your replies to other patrons above Riley. Yeah take it all in. its good constructive feedback. its the best kind. Cheers Steve
Cheers Steve. Thanks mate. I thought we should have done more for our 100th but we kind of forgot!
Congratulations on 100 episodes! I've enjoyed each and every one of them. I really don't mind the little advertising you've done. I for one am waiting to hear about the DNA results. It would be inspiring if that info guided your course a bit. I love the music you add, especially the guitars and honest wonderful voices. The local female voice on this episode was amazing. I look forward to your videos. The one thing I have a bad feeling about is the thought of a solo sail. The energy of you both together and your interactions is the magic. I didn't enjoy seeing you separated.
In this episode at around 8:30 the voice on that woman stunned me! It sounded so soothing and fit the video. If it was that city's or country's artist I think it'd be great if you could incorporate more of the local artists from the places you visit.
Congratulations on 💯. A truely great effort. Audio books are awesome and a great thing to promote, so many good authors. I did a DNA test not long ago and the results showed 50% 🍀 and 26% Scandinavian so call my name when your heading north. I'd love to sail the path of the Vikings 🍻👍⛵️
Congrats on the 100 episodes, you two are Aus best exports since Steve Erwin! Keep up the great work, doin Aussie proud 👍 (insert meat pie emoji)!🍻
I'm enjoying your Med Tour. It's great to see these towns, islands, and anchoring locations. Keep up the great work, and slow down enough to enjoy the journey. I hope you do this for decades to come, but some day you will look back at these videos and remark to yourself that you can't believe this was your life.
Don't forget, outreamer is probably you're biggest sponsor! Agree if its true and honest a plug here or there is fine. Congrats on 100 and lets hope for at least 100 more.
You guys are charging ahead! Great film work and editing, love the music and as for the advertising, seeing as you asked, do what you need to do mate. The important thing is you keep enjoying what you're all doing, everyone buys into that as we can see it's genuine. Really appreciate what all 3 of you are putting into the episodes, they are the best yet and I love watching them.
Gem of a town. Went to Greece in US Navy. Loved all the small villages and history. Big Lighthouse fan. When one shows in a shot, I really check it out. Lives in Maine for about 6 yrs and saw most of the Lighthouses there. Keep up the great work. Loved the music. Great Arial Photography! Until next time, Fair Wind and Following Seas, Melinda
In my opinion, its your channel, make the $ how you should. I would do advertisements like movies tho, product placements so its not so obvious you're making an actual ad :) However, I don't mind the ad's. Its your life, your living, if you believe in the product, do what you gotta do. Cheers
Great episode. Loved the song at the end. Also support audible.com good stuff !
Do the sponsorship so it is not so crass. Try to do it as a "by the way" kind of thing and let it be more natural of a product placement. Not so formal. That should settle all those who feel it is a sell out. Then run a ad on the end or in the middle. Something short like. "this video brought to you by" keep it real short. Good luck my friends. Folks will get used to it or get replaced. Your channel will continue to grow either way. Especially now that you are recovering from the change to the cat.
Sponsors are all good, guys. I trust that you choose things to sponsor very carefully and only support things you're passionate about. I always check out the stuff you talk about, and it's always interesting. You guys keep doing you! That genuineness is what we all love!
Incredible! You two are posting better & better video with more info about destinations, geographic winds and weather! Are you clearing customs when you pay mooring fees or do you do that after you're ashore? Cheers for your first 100 posts...it makes my day to visit with you after a day at the office! Envy & Hugs always! Rob
The big ton hope you guys raised the bat and kissed the helmet. As far as the haters of sponsored endorsement bugger them apart from us who else is going to pay for the boat average pool by them keep your sponsors happy guys the true Patreon understands what's it's all about. Love all your work can't wait for the next 100 cheers Tony
Awesome! Port De Cadaques is an incredible nice place! Thanks for showing this to us! We are heading to Gibraltar/Tenerife from Italy in September/October. I definitely will stop there!
I have no problem with the sponsorship stuff providing it is stuff you use and genuinely believe in. I also fully support your efforts to encourage people to read (or audio books). I have learnt so much about some beautiful places from your videos. And yes I do live vicariously through these videos and others like sailing Ruby Rose and Sailing Ran.
The sponsors are good with me. Listen, you provide us with a beautiful and amazing experience every time you put out an episode. You are able to do this in large part by your Patrons AND Sponsors. I get up and go to work every day and you get up and sail, as long as you are staying true to your beliefs and feel 100% comfortable with what you are sponsoring than that is fine by me! We all have to make a living, People that call others a sell out or put you down are only saying that because they have sold out on their dreams. Do what you love, love what you do! All the way from Bar Harbor Maine!
I think you should do whatever allows you to sustain yourselves on this grand adventure. I am so entertained by your work and am just glad to be a small part of the team. I live vicariously through these videos, take great pleasure in seeing you thrive, and donate without reservation. You have literally brought the world to my doorstep. As far as I'm concerned, you are the Masters of your own destiny - and I like that.
I like sponsors so long as they're things you are passionate about like 23andMe or audible. id hate to see you promoting something you don't believe in. That's what I call selling out. I think you guys are doing great! Riley don't read too much into the comments, you'll drive yourself mad. -Memento mori, logan
I think in the end, no nay-sayer or person arguing on your behalf will have an effect on your viewers. I believe everyone including the nay-sayers will watch because you guys are awesome!! No such thing as bad publicity ;) I just wish the videos were longer and more of them because I cant get enough! Haha .. I hope to see yal one day on the east coast! Might have to check out the oldest city in America. St Augustine! There is a lot of great history here, and best part is its right down the highway from me 🍻. Best wishes and highest regards!
Hi Riley and Elayna. Congrats on the 100th episode. First time commenting, but I just wanted to chime in with regards to the question of sponsorship. Personally, I don't mind at all. Maybe I am misinformed but I find it a tad ironic that people who are watching your videos for free feel hard done by that you guys are using sponsorship to continue providing free content. I think you guys do a good job of not dedicating significant runtime to sponsorship, or ruining the viewing experience by excessively name dropping.
woohoo! congrats on 100 episodes! i wouldn't much mind the criticism around sponsorships, i think y'all do a good balance, and have kept it all very genuine. y'all gotta make your money and it never takes away from the content y'all put out. i'm sure you hear more people whine about them than people saying they're fine as it goes ya know. the mediterranean just looks gobsmackingly beautiful, dreaming of spending some time in port de cadaques now. cheers! xo
Congrats on your 100! I still can't believe people complain about what you all sponsor.....I don't read all the comments and now I'm glad I don't...there is way to many nay sayers in this world....you do exactly what y'all want to do....I love reading and I love people who read, it tells a bit about a person on books they choose...I've gotten a few you mentioned and will get more and some I've read already! Big Love and throw that negitive poo overboard....see ya next time❤🐬⛵
Oh and to celebrate maybe you should get elayna a rescue puppy!
As long as you really love and use what you are advertising and they are genuine reccomendations, I think it is great for you to be able to get all you can out of your success at this YouTube thing. You go, sailing la vagabonde and call my name already will ya.
Another great chapter in your voyage. I love you let us share it. Keep it up.
Congrats on 100 episodes guys - amazing!!!! I've watched every one and the growth of you guys as world travellers, the boat, the team, the video and editing expertise etc has been amazing to watch - looking forward to the ongoing evolution in the next 100! Also, re some of last weeks comments, it occurs to me that the episodes might seem shorter because the quality is getting so good that they simply seem to be over in a blink, a tribute to all involved!
Good job on 100 eps, keep them coming! Even if that means having the odd sponsor, as long as you make it genuine, creative and entertaining, (which you do) and it's a product you believe in. People need realise that sponsors allow creatives to keep doing what they're doing and it doesn't necessarily mean they are sell outs or that their content is any less genuine. Also, Elayna and Daniel are doing a great job on the edits.
100 episodes, wow! Y'all should go on a scary dive with sharks or visit a place you can't sail, then go sailing there. Just something that's fun, dangerous, memorable etc. It would be very memorable for you and us viewers would eat it up.
(I always keep hitting 'return' before I'm done!) Luv ya!
What a great way to have my coffee this morning! I'm now getting a bit jealous that many viewers & lovers of y'all seem to be sailing sooner or later! I enjoy my sailing with you guys though, love the videos, (yes, sometimes I wish they were longer)& always glad to hear about the items you use & like, like those big feet you swim with.
You all remain genuine so choose what you want to show and do regardless of the comments. Can't wait to see your time in Greece as I will be sailing there for a week in late September for the first time. Watching you makes me excited to experience the Med. Oh, and from one of the female fans, glad that Riley is now wearing equally small swimming suits to Elayna :)
Great episode! I'm torn on the ad thing. I completely understand it and support it. But I think it depends on the context, what it is and how it's delivered. You may have to play around with what your supporting and the context...keep it real, keep it genuine to who you both are and it will flow nicely...You deserve to benefit from it and it won't stop me from loving the episodes. Cheers and can't wait for name to be called! Wink wink...
Thanks Mike. We will try to keep it to things that we genuinely feel are helpful or that we use in day to day life naturally.
Another fantastic episode guys, well done. Your sponsored videos are fine, I would not worry about the haters. Do we have any video of your reaction for when you hit 22 kts. Thanks for the dreams.
Yeah mate. Its one of my favourites.
What an amazing place ... glad you had fun there too!
Hi Guys, really happy to see you back sailing. Inspirational - well I have booked a catamaran around the Seychelles with my family and that is, in good part down to you. On the advertisement front - while I am sure that you know more about social media than I do - don't forget that the comments received here are generally only when someone feels passionate enough to comment - in this day and age often with a criticism. The only measure is authenticity - if you genuinely love the product or service it will show and it will feel authentic. If it helps you tell a story great. If it reflects your values then we - your fans should be OK with it. I am! That's all for now - cant wait to experience my little bit of heaven in the Seychelles in November. Cheers Jan from Dubai. PS my heart breaks a little every time I fail to get on board! (just kidding but significantly jealous)
Hey Jan. Enjoy your trip in the Seychells mate. I'll keep in mind what you said about only the motivated commenting and usually not with the best of intentions. We are going to call out (probably) around 30 names very soon. All we want it to organise a catch up in late September. Best of luck to you on the "Random Selector!!!"
On a Cat that is.
Hi guys, loved it all. What happened to the the 30knt wind bit?? My son sat out the Debbie cyclone at Airlie Beach with 200+ Knt winds, whats the problem?? LOL. If that town was a little village then I'm living in a 17,000 population hovel. Don't take any notice of the negative people, they don't count. To close, it is grossly unfair that only Riley gets to go topless. Love you guys. Regards, an old fart.
Hahahaha. I'll select different parts of that message to pass on to Elayna Ken. Cheers mate.
I think if you believe in a product that's beneficial for all, then why not share it for the good of others, nothing wrong in that. It's when you start selling out just for the money and not really believing in the product then you can sense the lack of honesty in the message. I love Audiobooks because of you guys and who wouldn't want to find out about your DNA, so interesting. I am concerned that Elayna hasn't been playing her guitar, or maybe she has and we aren't seeing it. Keep playing Elayna the tips of your fingers will get too soft and we know how painful it is to get them back into shape again. Congrats on your 100th video! Love you guys!
Karissa, thats part of the reason that we brought Daniel on to help out, to give Elayna time to concentrate on her guitar. That hasn't happened much just yet but I have a feeling we are close. There is nothing I would enjoy more than to see Elayna back on the guitar.
Hi Guys, this was a great video, personally, I would have liked to have seen a little footage (sorry about the old term there) more of that little village. But I also understand about the time constraints. As for the sponsors, I don't object, particularly if its about gear and items that you both have found handy and useful. That then lends itself to let others know what is out there. I do like the pace of the videos (being greedy - a little longer :) ). Oh yeah Riley, what happened to the tools selection. Keep up the life and be yourselves as you seem to be. Nice 100th video.
It's 03:11 in Tomah Wisconsin, delivering blueberries to Walmart distribution. I have some pictures stickers on the side of the semi truck would love to send you. I thought I had a nomadic lifestyle running out to the Northwest and back to Minnesota and Wisconsin every week,I have nothing on you guys. Congratulations on the hundredth episode, I wish I could donate more but the best I can do right now with the grandbabies and all. I wish they were a little bit longer because I had the vicariously through your videos, oh well God bless, keep the shiny side up
Huge congrats on 100 eps!! - Have loved EVERY one, can't thank you enough for sharing your adventures and being the awesome humans that have encouraged me to start my own!
hey. Just wondering have you got the 23 and me results back yet?
Love you guys!!!…. And gals!!!! Just signed up for audible and love it
BTW love the new opening video sequence ... La Vaga II looking very good! She's a very sexy cat. Audible ads are cool - reading is good stuff - thanks for the suggestions. Sail on!
That was a Daniel special that one!
Thanks for letting me live my (current lack of) sailing life through your videos. Congrats on the 100! Hope to see many 100s more!
I like Daniel, he seems like a really great guy, but I think it takes away from the romance to have another person on board. Do you need him to help sail the boat? In that case I understand. Many people have commented on the pace of the trip. I think that having many short scenes adds to the feeling of being in a hurry. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. Yours are my favorite videos on the internet. Love you guys! (including Daniel!)
Hey Val. Yes Daniel helps with sailing, takes night watches, edits, films and generally helps out. I haven't gotten him to cook yet but I've finally gotten him to do the dishes! Val he is a really helpful, nice guy whom we have learned a lot from. Having taught ourselves to make movies and to sail we have felt like we plateaued a little. We really wanted to learn from an expert or experts in both the video and sailing worlds whilst having fun in the places we visit, and finding out how the new boat works. Its a pretty delicate balance that we are trying to manage but feel like we are doing it well.
I don't understand how anyone could give you grief for getting sponsors. That's like calling a person greedy for cashing their paycheck after a hard week at work. You guys are creating a new revenue stream for the sailing community and inspired thousands to follow their dreams. Please don't apologies for accepting sponsorships. I guarantee not one of them would tear up the check if you offered it to them. I love what you've created and appreciate all of your hard work...now, enjoy it without an ounce (kg) of guilt. Fair winds and keep living my dream.
Clay thank you. Thats kind of how I feel a lot of the time. I hope you have a great day because you've just about made mine.
La Vagabonde II, is such a beautiful cat, the Outremers and Gunboats are in a different class from other catamarans. Get an adapter for your propane bottles.
Fantastic video, do not sweat the in content advertising, I much prefer that over a 30 second unskippable ad sense bit.
Always a great video. Do as many ads as you want? They don't bother me at all and I listened to a couple books. Thank you
Personally I don't have any issue with you guys plugging products that you like or are supporting you in some way. I have yet to see you spruke any junky stuff and all product suggestions have been well thought out and fit in you genre, so spank away haters, I LOVE what you guys do. I'm interested in hearing what Elanya's 23 and Me response was, thinking of doing it too for another more medical reason. Sail on Le Vaga crew !!!!
We decided to turn down the last bit of the 23 and me because of the response we were getting for the ads we were doing. I'm happy to give you any interesting results that we find or we might go and hunt down Elaynas family or something but we probably won't make a movie about it.
You are both avid readers and have shown your passion for great books since the first episodes. Audible is going to be part of your videos anyway so it's awesome that they are sponsoring you. Stay the course Riley, do whatever it takes to continue your grand adventure with Elayna.
Thanks mate. Stay the course, whats that from???
A two part question; part 1, do you believe there is value for the consumer if you share something like 'Audible'. That just shows your heart and how you connect with us. (No harm No foul) ((just hearing Riley wax on about a book or author that he personally loves is Super entertaining.)) Part two, do you have conversational translation programs on your phones? Do they work? Keep up the good work guys, we love you. George
We have google translate and it works amazingly but moving countries so fast we haven't always downloaded the next language. Franch, Greek, Italian, Spanish. It works well with internet but we use that for uploading vids. I really, really believe there is value for the consumer with Audible.
Another beautiful stop along the Spanish coast. Great aerials. Fantastic video! I'm personally not bothered by the sponsorship. If fact, I'd love some quick hand on demos with the B&G. But I suppose that's just me.......thanks!
Glad to hear mate. I wouldn't mind some hands on demos with B+G either mate!!!
Congrats!... so glad to have been here for most of the ride... all good with the Audible stuff as you've been suggesting reading material all along and beyond the gems you've suggested that I've valued, it's obvious you draw "inspiration" from them and I feel honored you've shared these with us. Way more personal than hawking some selfie stick you have zero passion about ;-)
Thanks Greg thats fantastic mate. Haha the selfie stick!!! We are super duper passionate about our selfie sticks!!!!
As long as you are up front about when and who are sponsoring you I feel you guys shouldn't feel bad. What you are doing is not cheep and you are providing us with something of value... inspiration. My2Cents
Glad you feel that way. I might do a post asking how everyone, all of you guys feel about the sponsorship stuff. We are going to relax on it anyway now apart from Audible, as we enjoy doing stuff for them.
As usual great work guys!! Had an 'Old School" LA Vaga feel to it (which I love). Makes me feel Aussie again when I watch you guys!
I will have a beer and a glass of wine, cheers to you both... Congrats on so many wonderful videos..
Love a slightly longer episode!
Oh yeah, your catch-up videos in NZ were fab.
Congratulations on 100 episodes! I look forward to 100 more!