Does this look crooked to anyone else?! [Ep. 139]

Wait so what's the deal?! Elayna never explains what was going on with the crying babies and sticks in trees and losing Riley. I'm intrigued, I want to know what that was!

In your situation, no question, I’d defo go get an MRI ..... just saying.

I have had 4 spine surgeries and have had all your symptoms and had worked with a broken neck for a month please get an MRI please please I am so worried that you will do damage that is unnecessary love you and want you safe

Hope your feeling better. I had a question in regards to locations. My girlfriend and I are traveling back to the Aeolian Islands to visit family in July and than to Bora Bora in Nov, would love to say hello and invite you all to dinner.

I was one of those voting for a simple “stinger” injury however in view of your now reporting of persistent arm symptoms I would still recommend a proper MRI image be done asap, as a plain x-ray will lack detail.

Ah! Antigua my home from home. I glimpsed my favourite bakery. Must go back soon makes me homesick. SO glad Riley that all is well - what a relief, hopefully you will soon feel 100 pct back on form. Incredible - so glad you met the rowing ladies - amazing, thanks for covering that. Best sunrises. Love it. Love you guys.

Hi Riley, I hope you're well ! I'm not a doctor but I work with every day in an ermergency service in France. Sometimes Hypoglycemia can cause sudden paralysis. The question is how did you fall ... out of clumsiness or unease? If it's unease then it may have been caused by hypoglycemia ... It's just an idea ... hypoglycemia can be a source of many problems ...

Riley, your authenticity is beyond reproach. I imagine that many of the other patrons are probably so because the two of you are so authentic, and it comes across week after week of spectacular story telling. I hope you'll reconsider posting you thoughts on La Vaga II's performance on the crossing. In any event, the fact that you to came across in two weeks, and you did it with one arm tied proverbially behind your back speaks volumes about the quality of Outremer's craft. Short-handed sailing indeed!

So, a neck MRI in the states would be very pricy (not sure what your insurance status is, I know AUS has nat'l healthcare, but the intricacies of using it for foreign travel are foreign to me) I don't want to step on the ortho doc's toes as he was there and did an exam, but without a mechanism of injury to suggest a rotator cuff injury, it's unlikely you'd have significant rotator weakness. I'm glad the neck is OK and it's certainly possible that you did something during the fall, but rotator cuff weakness comes with rotator cuff pain. That said, this does seem like a nerve impingement syndrome like cervical radiculopathy. I'm not saying it won't get better; I think it will. But if you have insurance, the MRI would be worthwhile. Also, take anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or naproxen to help relieve the swelling that can cause the impingement.

I really enjoy the episodes. Glad Riley is going to be ok. The rowers crossing was amazing. Thanks for sharing. Any rum favorites Elayna & Riley?

Riley, you make me laugh upper, because I have similar propensities. Elayna, you are a doll and have drawn out the necessary personailty in the episodes. Absolute GolD! Thank you!

I'm so glad, after all the worry, that Riley is ok!! Plus, congrats on completing the crossing!

Omg. That video was sooooooo good! I love how frickin’ good you guys are at editing now. Like a movie. Seriously so good. I’m so glad to be a patron. Thank you!

Yay so glad the neck is OK! Loved the interview of the rowers, they were incredible women!

So glad that Riley’s close call was just that and that rotator cuff can be a bugger! I stretched for a basketball 🏀 back in the day and pulled (or trued to) a large knotted nerve/tendon through a small gap in my rotator cuff! I heard a snap/pop and my arm dropped to my side like a dead weight! Couldn’t lift it, move it, nothing - went to an old time footy masseuse with an old heat lamp and he said “have you ever cried like a little girl?” I shook my head negatively. He replied “you will today mate!” 😳 two more treatments after that I had 75% strength back and yes, I did cry like a little girl the first treatment! So I’d recommend that you try to get yourself a football or Aussie rules old school massage bloke/sheila to work on that shoulder from the neck to the elbow!

Loved this episode and the happy news...well done team 😄👌 (those rowers are incredible as well...amazing heart and endurance)

Hi Guys great to hear he news and see one x-ray. I concur with the others who are correctly encouraging an MRI for soft tissue injury which you appear to have given your nerve symptoms and importantly access to your earlier film

Great video and the news on the neck! I’m going to track down the detail on your review of Outremer Cat on Patreon. Never any doubts (IMO) on the performance and comfort of Outremer, based on your videos and opinion. So I’m looking forward to your detail. I’ve charter Leopards and Lagoons and there is no comparison. And then there’s the racing sloops that require a crew of 6-8 to get them up to speeds like the cat. Unbelievable! Antigua looks as beautiful as I can remember her.....next Barbuda, which I’m sure will not look the same....

dang Blair Witch freaks me every time, don't do that again , I watch to relax lol

Great episode, so relieved that all the spine stuff is in place, spearing is pretty hard core at the best of times, did well considering your recovery time. I don't think your comments about LeVaga have been any more than you genuinely believe to be true. Forget the haters. Love your work and your "Join us for pieces of Riles next week" very funny.

Specially enjoyed the “join us next week” part 😂😂😂. You guys are just great!

PS. I had an idea but I'm not sure if it would be possible. You could attatch a camera to the front of vaga and have it connected to the internet so it is a livestream of where the boat is going, kinda like a dashcam. You could call it vagacam!

Brilliant ep, glad to see Riley's spine isn't broken! Awesome cinematography as always, best production quality of any vlog I know.

what a journey! you make my week....every week

Same re mono v bono

Ok, is your "one day on the Atlantic" your comments at 3:40 min. regarding the crossing review, or is there some other place on Patreon that is posted that I don't have a clue where to find it. sorry. Congrats on your arrival in the Caribbean, again.

My son just kicked off a new company where he has developed therapy and fitness tools that could be helpful for Riley's spinal issue without surgery - his website is infinitykinetics.com we would be happy to send you guys some products free of charge to help out if you're interested. It is also great for general health and wellness that Elayna would enjoy as well.

I really agree with Mike Barbe. I know you bumped into an surgeon who said he had no concerns, but get an MRI done mate - just in case.

Great video!! Look forward to Mondays! 😊👍👌

Riley: The plate you show us on your thumbnail image is a very standard "ACDF" plate (Anteriror Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) and it's not abnormal for those to be implanted just a wee bit skewed. Ideally, would be good to have a similar image of when it was first put in to compare. The X-Ray gives you images of how your bones look, but an MRI with contrast can provide images of how your NERVES look. Your X-ray only provided full front and side images whereas an MRI would be able to show "slices" -- as if you were slice a banana and look at each slice individually. The benefit of looking at those slices, is that they may show if any of the nerves (and which ones) that exit out the side of each segment of spine (usually called 'nerve roots' or 'radicular nerves') are being compressed. I'm not a physician so you should seek advice from a qualified spine surgeon (NOT a chiropractor), however persistent weakness in your left arm may be a sign of compression on one or more nerve roots, which if bad enough and left untreated for long enough, time could possibly cause some permanent deficit. In other words - don't mess around with this; Go see a qualified neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon (preferably at a recognized medical facility) that does only spine. As you are headed to Florida, the University of Miami has some world class spine surgeons (but be careful of the US health system, it is mercilessly and outrageously expensive for people with no insurance).

Great news on your neck! I love how she was like "okaaaay" when you hugged her ... made me laugh out loud. And Elayna, loved your interview with those women - now I want to research that a bit more so I can hear their stories!

Well done ,a nice week of relaxing ,and all good news even bumping into a surgeon was the icing on the cake for the final tick in the box

So glad it was all okay. Dad broke his neck and also has a weak left arm. So glad for you.

Be careful amongst those Blair witches.

Elayna, the interviews were realy moving, and I am happy for Riley's neck (had fingers crossed..:-) Thanks for a great episode, stay well.

Great news!! Love you!

Thumbs up!!

I concur! I'm not a doc but I play one on the internet 😃 So happy for the great news. It sounds as though all is well with Riley and Elayna is happy.

Such a beautiful episode! Despite the creepy bit! ...and by the way I am happy to see you guys exercising and eating so much vegan goodness...(with a touch of fish)...I appreciate your efforts and healthy living! Keep moving in that direction - you won't be sorry!

Grateful!

Great news about your neck Riley. How can anyone through dispersion's on what you say about an Outremer Cat, you are sailing one for gods sake! Don;t understand some people sometimes. You and Elayna take care and love lots.

So glad to hear that Riley neck isn't badly injured. He was lucky to have Elyana caring for him during the crossing. Enjoy the time with your friends.

Nice

W-a-a-a-y to go, Riles! I simply couldn't imagine the horror of a bad result, so having eased my mind, Keep On Keeping On. BTW, a big factor in your evident and continued good health is the fact that you're in great shape and you work hard and well in keeping yourself fit.

Excellent video as usual. I am so glad to hear that Riley is OK. Keep up with those exercises and all should return to normal. Good luck with the fishing line on the propeller shaft. Hopefully you will not find any damage.

Guys...I'm sending you a box full of crossword puzzle books. May they bring you many hours of....fire?

thanks for another great adventure

Really glad your neck is ok!

Glad everything came back clear about your neck Riley, New Patreon here, followed your adventures for almost 2 years now but first time getting to see a video early. Pumped when got the email. Your character remind me so much of my grandfather who’s from Aus even got the same moustache! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. All the best and safe travels Riley and Elayna x

Insomnia helps when you’re looking forward to another great episode 😉. Glad your ok ‘R’, I took a few looks back at the first videos back in 2015, can’t believe how much you guys have done and the quality of the videos are so good now... 👍

Good on ya mate!.... What was the thing about some haters and "authenticity"??? / Love how Elayna the videographer saved some post editing by using her hand to blur out the shocking parts...

Congrats on the GREAT GREAT GREAT NEWS !! remember you sitting on the Stern of the Boat and hitting the back of your head ? that too all plays apart of Torque thru that C spine area.......I know you don't need my soapbox......Be Safe my Friend PS did they get a Lateral view of the neck ( from the Side )

Blair Witch...you had me for a second you goofball. :)