What it’s like to SAIL LA VAGABONDE! [Ep. 128]
This video sums up what an average sail on La Vagabonde across the sea is really like for us. With only two crew onboard, there is never a dull moment or time for boredom. We’re pretty much always busy doing SOMETHING. Our moods and energy levels are highly influenced by the weather. Rough nights at sea obviously = no sleep, and calm nights are always an absolute treat for our body and mind. Join us from France to Spain as we give you a taste of our life on the ocean.
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Comments (44)
That's some amazing speed from that gem.
Good luck on your crossing! Looks like it’s getting cold out there. You may already have it planned out, but if you need any input on site locals for Florida meetup just let me know. My boyfriend and I dive and he freedives as well, so between us we know some great spots to cover whatever you’re looking to see. It’s finally warming up here in FL, we have a high today of 84 degrees F (28c).
Hi guys. Great video. I love the combo of information and yarn! You’ve nailed it. As for the sailing I’d have to agree with some others above that standard precautions all of my catamaran cruising friends would do is have a PFD on at night. Our rule: two reefs or nav lights on = pfd and we sleep in them unless it’s really calm as you’ve got no time to put them on if things go bad.
Love you guys. I have been on the ocean for more than 40 years now and your videos give me hope that all young adventures do it your way. Riley, I commend you on your skills recently learned, but put in place properly. The two of you are a delight and I would love to sail a leg with you. Fair winds, Rick
Plz use a lifeline when it’s windy. Especially when working the mainsail. A jibe and it’s over board.
wish it was possible to track your progress across the Atlantic, would be awesome to see the progress real time
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This video is extremely catching cause it presents you two exactly in same spirit , like two years ago, when I became Patreon👍🏻 So funny when Elay called out Michael... My heart started beating faster 😁 Love the two of you cause you give my adventure samling Dreams a kick all the time😍👍🏻
hi guys. just loved the last two episodes. thanks for the work you put into making them, and for keeping the dream alive of one day doing this myself. also wanted to ask if you guys can check if my reward for being a patron has been sent has I have not received it. best regards and happy sailing . Capt Shawn . when you at sea, I'm in the sky.
What is the requirmeent to get in the lottery for sailing on La Vag. I live on the West coast of Florida.
As long as you're a patreon you're in. I've been a Patreon almost since the beginning and have never been called. I think I've been blackballed. :(
Cool sail across the Gulf of Lyons. Fair Winds
Ever since your insta I have been so pumped to see atlantic crossing v2, I cannot wait
Spinnaker for the tradewinds on the Atlantic passage?
wow, lovely images of you two sailing and surfing at 22 knots, so looking forward to doing that as well, thanks for lovely new video which brings a big smile to my face.
Luv the vids but curious: at 6:31 and for the next few seconds, the setting sun is on the port stern?
I live in Florida and I'm extremely excited for you two to be coming here. I live in the panhandle and I'm assuming you will probably be down south on the east coast of the state. Regardless of that, I'm excited for you. Another wonderful video! Thanks.
Loving your work as always! Oh to be alone at sea like that
Loved the video as usual! I'd echo Jim Lyon above. For more relaxed passage making I'd rig a preventer as well as probably sail a slightly higher course than optimal (sea room permitting of course) to give myself a bit more buffer between fast cruising and dangerous gybes. I doubt you are in any significant danger of capsizing or pitch-poling in the kind seas you showed in the video - but a violent unplanned gybe can do serious damage to the rig - including bring it down! If you do rig a preventer it is best to run it through a block and back to a winch so if you DO gybe you can ease it off in a controlled manner, otherwise you may have to round all the way up in to the wind to get things back under control. Hope to get a chance to see you guys once you start up the east coast of the US. Happy Sailing!
In a running situation like that I'd rig a preventer on the main to keep it from accidentally jibing. Should give you the peace of mind to keep the autopilot on .
just a lovely video. Great offshore sailing and vibes
Nice passage ... and great vid!
Brilliant video, good to see you at sea again
These videos are a lifesaver for this inland lake sailor. Just have to live the life vicariously. I hope you are having a good crossing.
Love, love love!! - Sooooo great to see just the both of you out there sailing again. Fantastic video as usual :)
beautiful singing Elayna. nothing like surfing waves but 22.2knots WOW!! must be awesome. Hope the passage is going well. A bientot. Caro ps. impressed with the Yoga dedication.
This was possibly your best video EVER. The sailing was simply awesome.
Hey, wasn’t Jimmy the guy that introduced you two??? Loved the vid. Every time you announce a name and their first name starts with an “M” my heart races as my first name is Marc. Then it’s not me and I catch my breath a bit. Love watching your experiences. Keep up the good work.
Amazing!
Loved this vid; can't help on any technical sailing knowledge but I have completely enjoyed sailing at my desk with you guys! Looking forward to the next 1! Luv ya'!
22 knots! Now that's a point for Outremer. BTW, I didn't hear you say, "Anthony Wyers will see 22 knots in Florida." Did I? J.K.
Love the guitar sesh
This was one of the best episodes and I'm not sure why... just really enjoyed it, Thank You.... and I'm thinking you are probably glad you learned to sail on the mono hull.... can you imagine learning on that hotrod :-)
Hey Riley, I and many others I suspect, would love to know what Matchew's response was?? nice real life sailing video
Great episode by the way, liked seeing you guys get into the "at sea" rhythm
my autopilot was OLD and course corrections in sloppy seas were a bit unpredictable, when we wanted to make good SOG we'd always helm, the best we ever got was 18 knts SOG running down wind with full main and genoa but Karma was a little bigger and a LOT heavier, remember 12 degrees is your critical heel angle, more than that and your asking for trouble, reefing early is a safe way to travel in reduced visibility AND at night having a watch at the wheel is ALWAYS the best policy, you can dump sheets quickly and change course if wind conditions or sea state demands it. My two cents worth.
Great trip you two..and I'm happy to see Elayna is more comfortable at higher boat speeds now! Crossing the "pond" will give you periods of sustained 20+ kts...and you'll get used to it! When you slow down to the usual 10 to 12 kts it'll be a crawl and drive you nuts! HA ha! Thanx for the latest and greatest video...hugs always!
Great video , we are more inspired to go sailing.
15 the same guy who introduced you 2?? And also I’m totally with Greg G above- I was like a little boy - totally hoping you’d call my name for Fla. It’s cool I’ll see you in good time for sure, Best to you guys! Wind at your backs!!! P&L - Matt
Great episode!! Btw-Jaime in Spanish is pronounced Hi - May. And also isn’t Jimmy who you stayed with for 4 months during hurricane season 14 - q
I have a question why do you all not wear PFDs on crossings or overnight sails? Also do you all ever run safety lines when it is just you and Elayna on these long over night sails? Just a concerned Pateron and big fan! Cannot wait until you make it to the East Coast. Look up Ocracoke you do not want to miss that gem of a island!
Beyond not calling my name (I say a little prayer every time you go to name more folks for the FL meet up), this was a great one!... Super sailing and Elayna singing (Which should be in every episode!). I assume you are making your way across the big pond and won't see this, but my only comment on the sailing fast is to query why no preventer rigged to deal with the accidental jibe?
This is a great episode. Classic top shelf La Vaga.