We're going LIVE: July 26 @ 6PM (EDT)
Hey friends! We have tested out our internet connection for a live video and everything looks ok.... so we're going to try a LIVE video (patrons only) on Thursday @ 6PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Let us know if you can make it by voting in the poll below...
Also let us know if there are any hot topics you'd like us to cover during the video.
Look forward to speaking with you then!! Woohoo!
Elay & Riles
xoxo
**UPDATE** Press the 'heart' on the question you like the most to help us prioritise which ones to answer. Speak soon!
Comments (86)
Sorry I missed.
How do you handle internet access on board? What resources do you use when planning your next destination and how to get there?
Do you guys do a lot of stargazing while you're out in the middle of the ocean? Also, could you talk more about your very healthy lifestyle and about going more vegan? Thank you for doing what you do :)
James Wood, maybe I am being dumb but I think the questions are the ones the Patrons are generating.
I am a new patron!
am I being dumb. cant find the questions
just set my alarm clock to connect once in a live video with u guys. It's my birthday now, woop woop =) Riles, what is the best technic/boat speed/fishing lures to catch a fish during sailing?
Will try my hardest. On shift at work tonight
What are you reading, read recently?
Q: Flowers and Garbage, Roses and Thorns..What's your Best and Worst La Vagabonde memories/stories so far?
I’d love to hear more about the challenges with filming, either in general or filming in public. Any stories of difficult people?
Sending again for some reason it didn't post on my end ...Love GaleB <a href="http://svdominion.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/diapering-a-babytoddler-while-living-on-a-boat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://svdominion.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/diapering-a-babytoddler-while-living-on-a-boat/</a>
As a follow up to my last two post ( sorry for so many ) I have used something similar to this on some outback trips and it worked pretty well ... I just don't see Riley stepping on ( washing ) dirty diapers in the shower. That would be a fun video however ! GaleB <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Alternative-Wonderwash-Non-electric-Portable/dp/B002C8HR9A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Alternative-Wonderwash-Non-electric-Portable/dp/B002C8HR9A</a>#customerReviews
Having raised 3 children... and having 6 grand babies ( all Girls ..lol ) I just thought living aboard La Vagabonde presented some interesting issues. One of which is diapers. You have probably already worked that out , but thought the following might be of interest .. With Love GaleB
Yayy, excited! :) I would love to know some of the logistics/preparations you're making on board for baby? So amazing that little one will be bought up on board, what a life they will have!
Still curious about your views of cat v monohull - any more thoughts? How has the new Cat performed? Would you ever go back to a monohull? Are there things you would do in a monohull you wouldn't do in a Cat (and that's a totally above board question, honest...😉).
Favorite and what you wish you had on La Vagabonde ? Elayna , where do you get your cute clothes?
Also wondering if you guys have a “filming schedule”, like specific days off or numbers of days a week you only film, etc.... What do you do when you get tired of not being able to live in the moment because you are busy filming all the time? (Like how to keep from burning out) Do you ever get sick of sailing and think about throwing in the towel? :/
I have curious questions!! :) 1.) Do you guys take the time to “date” each other and have special quality/ Private time? (Ladies love watching the relationship stuff;) 2.) How well is Elayna dealing with the partying now that she’s pregnant 🤰? Or is it now non-existent? Haha 3.) Have you thought about upgrading the Cat with A/C once the Bubs is born? 4.) Have you considered “RV’ing La Vagabonde” around the Americas? I think it’s a brilliant idea especially once the little one arrives. (I bet you’d still have a HUGE following:) 5.) Is there any way to send you guys care packages? 6.) BABY NAMES?!?! 😍 We love watching your channel and being a part of the Patreon crew!!! You two (three) are very special people. Get married soon, eh?! ❤️ XOXO
Trying to outfit my new catamaran, what would you recommend for lightning protection? For HF/SSB, plan to use a GAM/McKim Split lead antenna. Would this make a strike less likely? What do you think of a Blue Seas Negative Battery Cutoff?
I can't make it this time, I have an event to attend. But I hope to hear about it? Will you post it after-the-fact as a video?
does it happen here on patreon?
Have you ever looked into freeze dried food for light weight bulk storage for crossings?
Thanks for all the questions everyone!!! Over 60 of them here so far. Press the 'heart' on the question you like the most to help us prioritise which ones to pick. Speak soon!
Will try, but 6EST is a bit early for me. Still on the way home from work. 7 is a better time for East Coasters :)
3. Your life is arguably successful by many standards. Have you ever had a failure in the past that just crushed you and if so, how did you recover from that? I am interested in practices or things to do that help to talk yourself into getting back up and trying again enough times to be successful.
2. Have you ever had a failure, or apparent failure set you up for future success? Do you have a “favorite failure” of yours?
1. What are bad recommendations you have heard given to those interested in buying a boat and cruising? What is the bad advice out there to avoid?
Hey guys, when will we see you in Chicago and sail Great Lakes? No salt no sharks here! :) Lots of harbor towns to see and explore on Lake Michigan. Also one of the best spots in world for ship wreck diving as well as airplanes wreck diving. Lake used to be a training ground for early aircraft carriers and pilots so lot of planes to explore. Since it is fresh water and cold most of the year, shipwrecks are well preserved. There is lot of fishing and huge sailing community. Can we set up Patrons meet up from Midwest and around the country in Chicago? I have a place for you to stay while here and we could set up meet up at Chicago Yacht Club or Columbia Yacht Club, both in downtown Chicago. You might pick up some new Patrons while here if they hear your story and share your journey. Let me know if interested. Cheers, Vlad
I really would like to make it, I will make a note of it.
similar question to others, with a bit of a twist. What are your decision factors about where you plan to deliver the baby? On a different note. Now that you've had some time on the new boat, what are some of the enhancements you'd like to make? I heard a little about a cruising spinnaker. It seems that a full freezer might be helpful instead if two fridges so there is more room to store fish, etc. Thoughts on a laundering device with a little one on the boat? etc...
heres one for you, What frustrates you the most about living on a boat? I'd like both of you to answer, because most likely its different things for each of you. and the answer can not be Twitter trolls :)
Have you ever seen a ufo/uso sailing the oceans?
This may seem boring to some, but I think a great topic to cover would be all of the regular maintenance you two have to do on such a big boat. What does a typical day/week/month/year look like for your maintenance? I know some bit is covered in the videos, but I'd love to know/learn more!
I'll be on the road driving to Martha's Vineyard Island for a little sun and fun and maybe some fishing.
Cant wait to see you guys real time. Question for you. Has anyone ever mentioned using a snubber inline between fishing lure and swivel? We do this here on the line so the lips don't rip out of the hook. I think you will get many more hook ups this way. Its like a shock absober you might say mates! I can mail you some to use if you like to try them out? Email me bassfizn@gmail.com.
Working at 3pm PST. Please come to Dana Point! (I'd settle for San Diego) :)
I think I can! I will make a note so I don't forget :D
Working nights so I won't be able too :(
too late for me I collapse in bed at that time....
Would be stoked to hear about your plans for the little one- we lived on our yacht with our first baby for a few months, but we are expecting #2 late August.... will have two baby girls under 2, but looking to upgrade our vessel and potentially hit the high seas again for a few months. Any idea's on plans for the little one would be rad!
Where are you going to store all of the baby diapers at?
I've lost track as your posts go backward in time a bit, where are you now (is my only question) ?
Elana, Please add a regular segment of preparing your food and drinks, we love how healthy you guys are and it 's important to learn what you eat and how you prepare it. You will be responsible for making so many people healthier. Loved the Wahoo in a bag technique.
Sorry to miss This, 3pm on the west coast ... :-((( VERY Sad Face
Cool! SLV LIVE! Love it!
Baby update and how Riley likes the baby boobs.
That's midnight for us! If I am still awake, I will make the effort to pop in. I have to catch up on a couple of posts, we were on holiday and I did not spend much time online.
thats what holidays are for, right?
This is a great idea!!!!
I'm not sure I'll get it. Iceland is 4 hours ahead. See yes anyway.
Shopping list for a big ocean crossing!
No Annapolis boat show! Darn. Understand...
i'd like to know more about how productive/efficient your solar panels and the (propeller generator?) are for you
It's Riles' fault that I started Infinite Jest. Perhaps he can convince me to give up at least a week of my time and finish the book.
Will I be able to access it, if I voted no? I may be able to ditch a meeting.
Hi Michelle! All good, answering the poll doesn't have any consequences, that's just to give us a rough idea how many people we can expect.
I'd love to hear about some of the strangest anomalies you have encountered in your travels this far. Along with that what some of the most beautiful sights on Earth are in your expert opinions. Lastly....the fate of Bilgey.
How exciting! I’m pretty sure I can tune in on a work break! Do you have an estimate on the run time? Looking forward to it!
I miss you discussing the history of Pirates on your site seeing if you could add more about the pirates since you are in Caribbean that would be amazing. As you know and I have shared we are in old school Pirate country. Also Those islands you re hopping from were also strong in the smuggling days of booze! You can leave out the illicit drug days that has been over sensationalized. Bo From Pamlico Sound!
Super stoked! Only one hot topic - E’s baby bump ( and due date ) P & L / UM
Yaaaahhhhh!!! First live broadcast I've discovered in time since I got home from Algeria. Wouldn't miss this for anything. (And theoretically I'm working a forest fire in British Columbia!..... Let the forest buuuurrrnnnnn! Gotta watch La Vagabond!) I'm interested to know your future cruising plans long term, and what parts of the world you are planning on specifically avoiding now that you have mini crew on the way.
Would love to hear about Riley's spear gun gear and setup! Looking to getting into some spearfishing and freediving myself.
Would love to hear more on how you decide where to go and how far you plan that in advance?? Looking forward to the day you sail back home for an Aussie meet up, missed the last one x
Love to see and hear you guys.
My wife angel and I will be online. We would like any tips on provisioning in foreign countries just how hard is it and hat do you use for currency
I will be at a captains meeting for a trip I am taking with a boat group: Ft. Lauderdale - Chub Cay - Eleuthera - Abacos - West End - Home. Sorry I will miss your broadcast. Offer stands if you want to fly a private jet let me know.
yea, jet, Annapolis !
We would love to hear more about your upcoming sailing routes and plans for avoiding hurricane season
Have fun and looking forward to the playback! It'd be 1am in Estonia and I'm more of a early morning person than a late night owl :P
I hear you Kati xo
Yes! Looking forward to it...
I’m guessing you have answered this before, but I’m thinking about crusing around the world and I’m concerned about sea sickness. Did you feel sea sick when you first set off? Do you still feel sea sick sometimes? Is it really something you can get used to? Thanks! I love watching your videos, what an incredible time we live in that they are possible!
Go do an offshore multiday cruise before you commit to anything longer. Went with friends for part of San Francisco to Australia, one of our friends was seasick every day sailing, not fun.
Will you be attending Annapolis sailboat ⛵️ show?
It's becoming unlikely unfortunately Robert. Had there not been a 3rd person involved, we would be a definite.
The first one of these I don’t have to convert time zones!... yea!
Looking forward to seeing Elayna's baby bump!
Better whack a reminder in my phone. 6am Fri-yay for me :)
Not hot topics other than upcoming plans... Abacos, East Coast, Baby prep, another meet up?
Yes! I don’t have work this time! I’m so excited :)
Woohooooo!
Hello! I will try to be still awake will be 00h00 in Norway but will make it work!
Sorry Aurelien!! The time zone seems to always burn someone. I think our Australian family got burnt the most when we were in Europe last year. The playback will be available if you can't make it xo
will we be able to watch a playback of the live stream?
For sure Monica! You'll get the link to the live stream which will turn into a recorded video shortly after (it can take up to an hour to convert from the time we end the live video)
