LIVE Q&A!

Sorry, connection blew. Anyway, I'm looking forward to learning what a November crossing of the North Atlantic is *really* like -- warts and all. You and Nikki and Lenny might have made it seem too easy!

In their "Person of the Year" article on Greta, Time Magazine dismissed La Vagabonde as "a leaky catamaran." I've been following LV since about the time you passed westward through the straits of Gibraltar in your new Outremer; though I've just recently become a Patreon I contributed towards your financial success via donations through watched the video of you arriving in Lisbon, and I noticed what seemed to be broken lazy jack lines, and the mainsail bag on the boom looked the worse for wear -- though I completely missed the fact that one of the seats on the deck was gone.

I have a question for you two. When you started sailing, did you guys plan this to be a thing to do for life or just a few years? What did you guys have in mind for long term financial prospects (I.e. planning for retirement or having a big emergency savings)? Do you to stash away money to retire? I’m sure you guys make enough money now that you are so big and as many patreons support you, so I’m sure it is possible now, but I am trying to feel out how that played in your plans and minds. I just couldn’t give up working to travel or sail full time, if I wasn’t contributing to retirement. I want to make sure I have funds for when I’m falling apart.

Wow! Aimee! You are so right. I commend La Vagabonde for taking that risk with Greta. Sorry about the Patrons they may have lost but I am blown away by your courage. This defines a new era in your adventures. I am very proud to be a Patreon of yours.

Hello dear cute and talented friends! Aimee and family here just catching up! We have been a little bit busy since we met you in Annapolis - which everyone is still just sooooo exctied about - that we have now actually been on board! Next time we'd love to actually hang out with you onboard! We are hoping you would need our help in Norfolk, but you are admittedly surrounded by so many fantastic people who are exactly what you needed! We are in the process of moving our family to the Middle East, from Washington DC, so its a lot to manage. My son attended Greta's talk in DC earlier this fall, so we were VERY IMPRESSED and happy to see you stepping out on your platform in favour of climate crisis awareness! You don;t have to be a die hard vegan to make a huge impact on the world. We all, regardless of our present eating choices, need to get educated, take responsibility and help change the status quo of overconsumption and planetary destruction. So you have loyal patrons here with our family. Its a pleasure to see you get bold and not be too worried about pleasing every last viewer. So what you feel is right, ask questions, host discussion and debate, but stay true to you! Can't go wrong. Love from Aimee

Great to hear about the trip, your attitude to whats happened and welcome to Europe. Great to have you all here.

I'm at a lost for words! amazing; I truly am so enthralled with your adventures and your true spirit of love for all. I have learned so much all from your sailing adventures. Stay safe and Sound!

Wow, I’m so proud of you guys - you’ve earned a place in history!

Glad you're all safe and sound. Take care and enjoy your time down under visiting friends & family, have a very Merry Christmas & New Year! Plan some time for just yourselves, without dear little Lenny. Cheers!!!

I would love to know if you saw any whales

Happiest of Holidays. Have a blast and stay safe and dry !

Great update! Looking forward to watching videos of your Atlantic crossing adventure, and it just goes to show when you do the right thing you attract the right people. Keep on smiling! Your positivity is infectious. Safe travels and happy holidays.

I was so hungry for this - Thank you. On returning to the Bahamas, I’m not a professional builder, but I can donate 2-weeks vacation and bring my tools (if needed) to help build. If you are inclined to contact your Bahamas friends to organize a building party with patrons - preferably before noseeum season.

Thanks for the update! So happy and proud to be apart of the crew with you and all these wonderful people who share values! Looking forward to the videos. We are so happy you are safe! Like many have said we watched you on the tracker. It was the first thing we checked as soon as we woke up before we got out of bed. Cheers

I lover the : ARRRRFFFF whatever !!! you are so right. They will leave as quick they came as soon as greta isn't in your video they will forget about your... so yes don't worry ! Elayna : YES much more enthusiasm ! hehe Riley: okey... ,maybe reconsider Norway if you have not seen snow... oups... up north in Norway it could snow in June hehe . For patrons, that would be lovely if we could follow... adds to our addicted temperament.... hehe! YESSSS SVALBAR ! tusen takk ! i will remain a patreon forever so take your time! yes we knew about an editor... but maybe it was on a live session .Thank you very very much ! have a nice day !

I’m not sure why, but I didn’t read that you guys said London time 🙈 and I was waiting at 8:30am in Houston time 😅🤣 and than I saw you guys had posted it already, and I was like... “🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m so dumb” Lol 😂 it was still cool watching Y’all after, Lenny is just getting bigger and cuter by the minute, so cute!

STORMS: yes we knew!!!!! I was watching every single 5 hours.... !

Hei ! catching up the live now... I sooo wish you could make it up to Norway.... the scenery there is just out of this world! I would try to be as helpful as I can if you come up there! I am french but have been in Norway for 5 years and just love it !

So glad y'all made it across safely. I reset my alarm for 0345 am, from the usual 0500, but must have forgotten to save it. Great talk and Lenny is definitely learning his video cues. If you're in the UK in March, I'll be there for the London Book Fair. Maybe we can stop crossing wakes and shake hands.

You three just cheer me up. Thank you. And I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

I missed the live stream but just watched the video now. It's just great the way you guys helped Greta over the Atlantic. Tip: Sailing to the British Isles is a must but sailing into the Baltic might be an even better trip next summer (more protected and less rain usually), I live in Stockholm which is beautiful but the Finnish and Åland archipelagos are amazing, really not exploited at all and there are a zillion little islands to discover. We where sailing there last summer, it had a really nice back to nature feeling and it was easy to find protection from the wind. Anyway, just a tip. Enjoy going back home to Australia and I look forward to the crossing episodes. Cheers, David

So glad I finally pulled my finger out a jumped aboard the crew here on Patreon after watching you guys for yrs, these candid live streams are very cool. Im prob one of the 100+ new patrons but it actually was not motivated by the Greta thing, was actually because I just think I should help kick the tin a little after enjoying all your hard work for so long. Take care and safe travels.

I’m so proud of you all, thrilled that you’re safe and warm, and happy that this was my early AM viewing today! Enjoy beautiful Portugal and don’t miss Sagres for its beauty and sailing history.

My first live stream and worth the early alarm! Love you guys!💕

Hi kids x Wishing you safe travels back home. Elayna I hope you found suitable digs in Sydney - remember if you are in Brisbane our home is yours - Car too! :) Looking forward to hearing about Ryley's experience with the Sydney Hobart - my brother has done it twice :) He was a Navy bloke for 22 years.

Fantastic update!! You are bot so down to earth & real, love it!! OMG Lenny has grown ... amazing parents/ Enjoy the holiday with fam here in Oz. Riley good luck in the Sydney to Hobart!

I also set an alarm for 3:30 AM then 4 AM. It was worth it. Glad to see you are well, and happy after that long arduous adventure, and all the negativity from some.

Thanks guys. Interesting as always