3 YEAR OLD - IN CHARGE OF OUR BOAT!?

I don't think I have an opinion, it's a very challenging choice! I hope you make the most benevolent decision that brings your family joy.

Hey guys ! New Patron here, loved this type of content. Actually such a cool video! Not sure how often you post these, but I feel like I got to see the real life through this footage, with more talking and more showing the "pending disasters" countdown ;) Any new Q&A session planned soon? Good luck in Asia with the new boat ! Cheers, D. xx

Don’t do it, too much pressure on both of you to now have to get up not one but two videos. What you have now is organic and beautiful

Hi Riley and Elayna, I think keep it simple and maintain the integration of your children in this family friendly channel. No need to create extra work for yourselves. Maybe when they are teenagers and so much more aware and able to manage their own filming and editing they can start their own channel. You had better be prepared for it to eclipse your channel ... at this rate they will be amazing young men, thanks to you. Best wishes from Bruce in Bathurst NSW.

Love you guys and this movie was a riot! Your boys are gems. I would echo the sentiment that others have left above... It is fun to see the kids in yoyour videos in the family dynamic, and I am certain their own channel would be a big success! However, I think sticking with them on your channel over their own would be the best bet for the future of all. Both with the time it takes to create these videos, as well as allowing the kids to choose their level of participation in the videos as they grow up! They may feel pressured to perform by their own channel in 10 years.

Your kids won the lottery on parents.

Answering your question: No need for a separate channel. You could create a Lenny playlist on your channel. Keep your business all in one house, but maybe with different rooms - so to speak

No need for a dedicated show just quite yet, I think. "Special Episodes" are such a treat for us viewers and we love them. Adding another one or two dedicated shows would just put too much pressure on them and on you to produce. Them them be kids for a while and when they start taking the camera from you and recording bits, talk about it again then.

I think that having their own channel might be fun. Maybe start out with one a month and see where it goes and who watches. If it starts to take off you can control the number of releases which will take care of any problem. And what is the down side? I don't see one. Also, you could wait a couple of years so when Lenny is 6 he might have more ideas about what he might like to portray in his Videos. Anyway Cheers!

This was such a fun video. I don’t think you need to go as far as creating a seperate channel for the boys. But it’s really nice seeing takeovers/little segments about them!

The episode was fun, seemed not to be prearranged. I like the little inserts of what Lenny eats, "Lenny Tube" but think is better to stick to the group format. The "goat" was cute with Lenny feeding it. I would love to see the farms social media.

I don’t know where to ask this but is there a discount code for cruise abaco? About to book a trip.

I say no to their own channel - just show what you are comfortable with showing on your channel. They are part of your family we love seeing together.

That episode was so funny, there were several lol moments. In regards to the kids having a channel. When they are old enough to manage it responsibly, go for it. Until then, don’t you guys have enough work already? 😳

Seeing your kids/family life has been my absolute favorite part of watching your channel since I found you in 2018, when I was pregnant with my first baby. Agree with others that you should skip the separate channels, it feels natural to have your sweet and hilarious kids included on your main channel/videos! It adds a sense of realness and relatability for those of us who are parents as well. Keep it coming!

Loved that episode. Skip the idea of separate channels. You guys are an awesome family and should be seen together.

I very much enjoy seeing your children in your videos. They are 100% part of your world and experiences living on the water. I don’t think another channel for Lenny is needed. But I would watch if you decide to do that! :)

Skip a channel for Lenny and Darwin. Let them grow up and choose their own paths of self-expression, fully aware of the consequences. Think of child actors or child models and the pressures that those activities can put on their development. It doesn't always end well. Your videos are positive and the boys' appearances punctuate larger stories.

I don’t think another channel is needed at this point. But, I love the variety of mixed topics, styles, & subjects! So I liked this episode, but as part of the whole SLV adventure!

Fun but your “normal” videos are enough for me. My grandsons love Octobot or whatever that show is and I imagined a fun real plus animation mix show along that line, a real adventure show with real kids, in real ocean learning about real things. What a lot of work. But then I look at my grandsons, just a little older than your boys, and they don’t really have adventures and learning except through adults. Their adults normally. Should the 3 year old’s label of Eagle in the cage be recorded as accurate forever? I think someday your boys will be just as happy being part of your films as their family’s amazing adventures.

(My late reply) But I loved this one!!! The boys are about the same ages as my nephews and remind me so much of them. Lately between new episodes in my downtime, I’ll rewatch some older ones. This weekend i rewatched after the Atlantic crossing with Greta when Lenny was about a year, and it’s funny to see him learning to walk, to now watching him learn the controls on the same boat. I say keep an occasional Lenny eps on this channel! Thanks for the joy you all bring me. Happy sailing guys :)

Well done Lenny

Not yet. I'm not sure of how much work it takes to show us these beautiful videos. But it seems like and added stress (not that you can't handle). Also it seems like something they could learn to do as their own business when they are able to, if they so choose. But watching them grow has been a joy to this sailing mother with no grandchildren. LOL

Super cute episode! The little ones are a delight to watch. Mine is grown and gone but I remember carting screaming or cranky children around on adventures… still makes for great memories! I agree with what others have said, it seems like it would be a bit much to create a channel for the kids, and so much extra work for all of you! Would you still have time to enjoy all you do?

I really enjoyed the episode but only on occasion. I think it is a little early to think of a separate channel. You will know when it is right when Lenny has a bit more ability to understand what is going on. I don't think he is there yet.

I think you guys should write a children’s book about sailing :)

Loved the episode and how it all devolved into what it is really like. Don't start their own channel, I think that it creates a bunch of pressure they don't need as children and a lot of therapy later in life. Let them be kids. Keep it real and stick to your roots, slightly controlled chaos.

This video was a treat. No need to get their own channel going for me and gif my opinion which means absolutely nothing! LOL. We are enjoying the kids throughout your videos. And for Elaynah using the “we’re famous” card, that was hilarious only because we all know how humble you guys really are. ❤️ you mates cheers 🍻

That was a great episode. I'm so jealous of their life. Any chance you want to adopt a hard working 50 year old? LOL Keep up the great adventures and content

Lenny is adorable, can’t wait to see what direction he takes as he gets older - master sailor at age of 10? Probably. Keep to just your original channel and content for now. You have a big new adventure coming and that will take up a lot of energy and time, and be super interesting. If anything, slightly longer videos with clips of “Lenny-tube” now and then. Something to revisit in a couple years when he is older!

IMHO fear of putting your kids faces on screen (a bit overblown these days) is outpaced by having a video record of their imortant role in your life and family. Kids need to know they matter, their stories matter and they are strong enough to share their joy and wisdom with others. Wonderful video. Impowerment is a beautiful thing to watch.

would not bother with a separate channel but maybe add the occasional episode, like this one, once in a while. Videos are getting better and better, especially the editing. Thank you

I think you’ve got the balance absolutely right…I

Channels for the kids sounds like a bad idea and too much work, I like this once a week formula, the vids are great and I can look forward to something on youtube! The Lenny vid was fun, I just like that you guys try out different ''themes'' for an episode. I do think the focus on the kids is fun once in a while, not all the time, but that's just my opinion :) Started watching because of you 2 and I am still the most interested in your experience/thoughts. David as eye candy is a plus for sure ;) ,...I miss Andre though :D Is he coming back to the boat before you leave for Vietnam?

Nah, no separate channel, but this was great.. .seeing Lenny take the helm, plan the day, begin to take responsibility (at least in his mind) was the best. Good job little mate. Love to you all.

I LOVED this episode. Was smiling and laughing the whole time. Both at Lenny being Lenny but also at you guys for just being awesome parents. I also love the little Lennytube features you do in the videos sometimes. So cute. Their own channel is probably too much, but maybe an episode here or there that is kid focused/friendly just like this one would be positive and entertaining. Also, thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are all always so real and I appreciate your channel so much. Thanks for asking the harder questions and giving us a positive and authentic channel to watch. Much love from Colorado!

OH MY GOD! Those custom SLV fins are insane. Need them. Great episode! Way to go captain Lenny!

Thought this was a wonderful video! You showed the real life with kids on a boat! I grew up on a sailboat and I would not trade it for anything! I wish this technology existed when I was a child and those moments were captured!

Great fun, maybe let it be a yearly feature. In a few years let Darwin do the same. Would be neat looking back in 10 years to see how far they have matured. I've recently just rewatched your earlier videos, hard to believe soon you will be sailing a kick ass Trimaran. Keep up the good work. ;)

Bless him 🥰 LOVED this episode, Lenny and Darwin are just so cuuuute!

This was a WONDERFUL video . . . Lenny is just incredibly endearing (parental influence?) - made me wish I was there . . . ah well, video is the next best thing - take care!

This was so so so fun. And he’s gotten so big 💓🥺 do what you feel is right. I think if you let him still be a kiddo & don’t put pressure on it and he’s having fun that’s all that matters.

LOOOOOOOOVED THIS! What we won't do for our kids, including E pulling the YT card! When the boys had simultaneous naps riding on you both, that was real life! Lenny did a great job charting your course for the day. Every stage is fun, E&R! Safe travels! ☮️🚐🐶❤️

I agree Riley, it is really hard to tell what they will want in the future. It could be weird for them to see all the family adventures and not see themselves in the footage. Worse thing that could happen is that if they decide that they didn’t want to be in videos you could make private the videos where they are heavily featured. You don’t feature private moments, melt downs, and discipline. I feel like that is key here. No one wants their “mistakes” being broadcasted.

"Plz, we have 1.7 million subscribers and the Captain needs to see your goat, plz?" 🤣✌️

Loved the episode Captain Lenny. I’d probably leave the boys to create a channel in the future if they want. Could be a great learning experience for them to create something that is theirs.

Your videos are real and that’s why I love them! The kids are a fact of life, so of course they should be there! I have never understood the other opinions of why not. I’ll have to read up on that. But yeah… more Lenny! More kids! They make me laugh and fill my heart with joy!

That was a lot of fun, great job all. Elena pulling out all the celeb stops made me laugh. I’d take my time with boys channel, but you’d know best how and when the time is right.

Let them decide if they want their own channel but you guys are so lucky to be documenting their lives. I have trouble remembering my childhood so great memories for them.

Yes to the kids on your channel. No to them having their own channel at this young age. Wait a few more years and address it then. Show was great. The last several have been like the old days, laughter, jokes, goofing around. Pure fun to watch.

Literally laughed out loud by myself in my home when Elayna brought up your immense YouTube following! Whatever it take for a mama to get her babies to see goats - *a cute lamb* And I gotta say, as someone who’s watched every episode y’all have made - been following for about 4 years - this one is one of my all time favorites. On that same note - I totally hear what Riley is saying in terms of the kiddos. As a hopeful future parent myself *as well as a gal who’s got a fair bit of paranoia anyway* I’m sure I’d have those same worries. The thought of the “Wombros” (LOVED that) having their own channel would be so cool BUT I personally love seeing y’all interact with your kids as a family all together. I love the idea of continuing with the same methodology plush more episodes like this sprinkled in every once in a while. I loved how you could tell Lenny felt so proud and full of confidence in how you trusted him with the buttons and the anchor. I could just feel that through the screen. So yeah. Thanks for making this super fun and precious video, for being so kind as to ask our opinions in a family decision and just for being awesome creators who have added hours upon hours of joy to mine and my husband’s life. Always rooting for y’all and very proud to be some of your supporters on here!

Loved it. 😊⛵

Look at you Elayna playing the celebrity card, Riley looked mortified. Seeing Lenny bottle feeding the baby lamb gave me flashbacks on raising our goat from birth as momma died. Every 2 hours through the night. Re:kids in the video's, they are a part of the family and I think as they get a bit older they will be a really fun part of the story and channel. We'll watch them grow and learn, already seen Lenny develop so much, looking forward to Darwin too. Re: kids YT channel, I think not. They don't need jobs at this young age. They can do it when they are adults if they want to. Great vid guys, enjoyed it.

Oh my goodness he is just growing up so fast and what a wonderful life he’s going to have being able to explore like that 😊

I've always loved Lenny's input and encouraged you to do more. This was absolutely off the hook. seeing things through his eyes. As for his and Darwin's own channel, let them grow into that and learn the ropes both figuratively and literally. I love that Lenny's favorite word seems to be "adventure" these days.

He’s speaking much more clearly now and I like how he’s using directions to indicate where he wants to go.

Lenny is such a great swimmer! Love these videos! Keep doing them!

I think that it's a good idea to have the kids in your current videos. I really don't think that they will look back and regret it (or you). But, IMHO, you should hold off on the individual channels for them and let them decide if that's what they want to do. Wait until they are in their teens.

Riley Elayna, I really enjoyed this episode. The children's channel I really think they both need to be older than 4 so they have input. Because if I understood you It would be from their perspective. Sounds like Lenny has been reading Dr. Seuss calling them Prickles. So cute!

Maybe just some specials featuring the kids, especially with the upcoming new boat. Keep that stress low and parenting easy. I would hate to see you feeling the pressure and pressuring Lenny into doing a channel. It wouldn't be intentional, but one day you might stop and catch yourself and realize that was what you did.

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Yay if it explodes there is a huge impact on your family... then you would be managing TWO really big channels. Elayna was already sayin how hard it was to keep up with the swim wear. Very creative and lovely idea, and yes, then it could be even more invasion of your privacy. Nice balance already the way you have it. Are the extra dollars worth those trade offs. I love they are in the videos now, especially for the reason you Dad gives, for the posterity of your family "album." Maybe take a leaf out of the page of AZatara, and wait until they are teens to see if they have any interest in doing a channel. That could be a great project for that self-identity developmental phase that is so important in teen years, and gives them way more choice in the matter.

Love your videos and seing Lenny and Darwin having lots of amazing fun just being natural young children growing up. But creating a channel just for them would be a step too far. Leave them to grow up as natural kids and not try to turn them into social media stars which could have all sorts of negative impacts on them.

Honestly, and we're talking BRUTALLY honest, I would tune into your original videos as an escape as I watched you guys hop from island to island... but once the kids started being featured, it started to feel less of one. For instance, I can't shut off the *mom* brain when it comes to safety. You guys do a great job relieving your viewers of this; especially knowing that there is crew now helping you keep tabs on the fellas as they roam the boat, but it definitely altered the feel on your videos. The parental pressure you both face definitely comes through, and sometimes it sucks the "joyful entertainment" out of your content. Obviously, this is a season in your lives and we are privileged to get to watch how you navigate it; but sometimes I just miss the old videos. I grew up on boats, so I still love the nostalgia I get from watching the boys grow up on the water. All that being said, I *KNOW* there is an audience that is the opposite of me who are ONLY wanting family stuff. And seriously, who doesn't want to watch gorgeous people with stunning kids frolicking in paradise!?! Cheers!

I agree with just keeping it your family, that's what makes is so special.

Btw…”The Boys” omgosh so funny and intense at the same time, but a little gory. Watch invincible, it’s animated

I love most of your videos, with or without the boys. They are so funny. Just do what comes natural. Y’all do great including everyone on board. Just keep on doin what you do.

Yes, go around them prickles!

Loved this episode. Lenny is a smart, bright boy. I really enjoy seeing a child's perspective of your life on board. I have always been impressed with how well he listens and understands, from when you guys taught him not to cross the red line when he was a literal baby 🤣 I think their own chanel right now would be too much. It'll be interesting in the future, when they're old enough, if they'd start their own. How cool would that be? Multi generational youtube stars? I'd watch it 😂❤️

lenny makes me laugh do much! such a funny little dude, with a bright personality 💛

Coral Heads are just prickle bushes to boats, he wasn't wrong ;)

Nice video! Love you guys, but I think you should let the kids be kids. 😀 I’d like to see you guys leave the Bahamas and sail to new destinations.

No, don’t do the kids channel IMO. I love what you are doing now.

I like that I get to see the kiddies running around on the boat, screaming, laughing, playing, fighting, farting.. all the things kids do!! I think one day looking back on it, it will be a really special memory. When they are older they should be able to make there own decision on weather they want to be on film or not. I think you guys are doing a fantastic job ☺️ A channel just for them though I think is so unnecessary. I don't know what everyone elses thoughts on it is but I don't know why people would want to see just someones kids, it seems weird to me. If you are trying to protect them from the big scary world of social media too I feel like that wouldn't help. I don't know, kids are cute but they can only do so much and I think very quickly it will become a channel of eating, shitting, crying hahaha with learning and overcoming obstacles in-between which is great! But you can get that on your main channel. Love your stuff, love you guys!! Take it easy 😁

Hello Vagabonde familia ! from one side, having videos that my children at this age will enjoy seeing and being positively influenced can be great media and I believe it would do a lot of success! because THEY ARE ADORABLE! + they can start making income from a young age and this is something that they will definitely appreciate in the future! and obvs you will not put very very personal content about them and you will keep them as safe as you can in terms of social media, just like you do with your channel! On the other side, exposure in the media and the impact it can have on them is what makes the decision more difficult! So I would deffo ask a professional psychologist about this issue, since they are more informed about how can children be impacted when their parents decide to create a youtube channel of them before they have the awareness and ability to decide by themselves! Greeting from Greece :)

Great job!!!!

I have SO much respect for the way you tactfully feature the boys on the channel. Oof I’m going to go out on a bit of a limb here because I feel like most people are chomping at the bit for Lenny/Darwin content…I personally am not a fan of social media accounts/channels that solely feature children. It almost always comes off as exploitative (in my humble opinion). I really appreciate seeing the kids involved and around and featured from time to time, but they are SO LITTLE still. I think it’s a totally different story when kids are a bit older and can comprehend the choice and be more active in actually creating content, but they already have SO MUCH exposure; I say keep the focus on you guys and the fam as a whole. Love you guys!!! Keep up the phenomenal work as always.

Loved the episode, but hey l always do. You guys were 2 then 3 and now 4 with some awesome visitors/extended family. Personally l think keep it as it is. Lenny and Darwin as you just have done can have an episode here and there. As they get older they will naturally spend more and more time with the camera, giving there perspective and love of life. Seeing that all happen in the one place is fantastic for us the viewer and you the family. Ok onto other things………how awesome is The Boys…..crazy shit. Oh and one l think Riley would enjoy is For all Man Kind on Apple TV. Ripper show. Cheers

I really enjoyed this episode but I think keep doing what you’re doing the way things are for various reasons, burnout for the whole family being a huge one.

Loved the episode, but don’t do it with the boys xx

Loved the episode!! I recommend against them having their own show because it would make many minutes of their lives more directed and tied to producing their show. They need some privacy to just grow up as part of the family without being "on".

...event, so I would vote "no", but it is always great fun to see and hear the boys in your episodes!

It was fun to watch "Lenny's day", but it might turn into pure stress for the kids if you make it a regular

Elayna I do not fault you for using SLV to get Lenny into the farm. You gotta do what you gotta do. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for many people.

This episode makes my heart so happy for so many reasons. I work in the early education field and seeing you give Lenny the opportunity to be in control and learn about the world that he lives in is everything. As far as creating a separate channel fory the boys I would say no at this point in their lives. As they get older and they choose to do something like that then I would encourage them 100%. Maybe once a month you could spot like Lenny and Darwin in one of the SLV episodes? Liza

Honestly I think if you look at a lot of the really huge family vlog channels that had their kids even more involved in the videos, or having their own channels. It gets super weird, it may bring them fame and money but the negatives probably out weigh the positives. I think having them apart of your videos is perfect because it isn't centered around them, but they are still apart of it to look back on when they are older

I say, let them do their own channels when they feel ready to do it on their own. With your advice… thats how you started…

Hey great episode. I don't think it would be fair on the boys if you put them more in the spotlight with their own channel. They should be able to make their own decision about that as it's such a personal thing. I would imagine it could have a huge impact on their upbringing further down the line if it was successful. You guys know more about the negative side of YT than anyone so there will be all that to deal with too. The show is great as it is and you can have more or less of the boys featured as you want and get the balance right for you and them as they grow up. Keep it up

OMG, I can't believe Elay just did THAT! "We have 1.7M followers on YT!" Well now only 1,699,999. Oh, how things changed since Croatia 7 years ago. That was funny and sad at the same time. True sense of a parent desperation. Please don't do that again. At least not on camera for Pete's sake. :) Elay you are not going to live this one down ever. If I was the farm owner and you harassed me on social media and you told me that you have been at it for 7 years and have 1.7M followers, I'd say 1.7M only? What a bunch of vagabonders, go away and stop harassing me. So so bad Elay. :) If I ever meet you that will be my first question, so how many followers you have now? :) If not at least 10M, not interested. I am of course joking. But also shaking my head like Riley did. hahahahah

I also love that you shared the good and not so good side if parenting

Fun episode! I love it when I see you guys in places I have been. I spent a lot of time on Harbour Island growing up and as an adult. It has gotten way to popular for us. We have discovered Cat Island this year which is more our style. As for a channel just for kids, I think it could take the fun out of it for them. It can turn into to much of a job and responsibility at such a young age. I would save it until he is old enough to be responsible for all aspects.I think the way you have been handling it is great. Give him the camera and jobs while he is eager. I love how you incorporate it into the vlogs. As for showing faces I agree with your father. You are so isolated and can keep them safe from over eager weird people who show too much attention to the kids. They will love having this diary when they are older but maybe not teens. Lol

I would sail with First Mate Lenny! Your day looked so tiring, lol! Thanks to Lenny I will always think "prickles" when I see coral reefs.

It was fun for an episode and I could definitely do with more focus on Darwin but I am happy seeing them as a part of the family and not the star of the episode. By the way, have you been teaching Darwin to swim? I would definitely encourage that and that would be interesting to watch if correctly edited.

Love the episode....having the boys with their own channel would open the show up to another audience. I like that idea. My 4 year grandson watches YouTube videos of kids unwrapping trucks all day long. Dont get it, but I do believe a SLV youth channel would be cool.

Really loved the episode. I am sure you will make the right decision's for your family as you have so far! I would probably keep it like it is for now. I like seeing them in the episodes as now your family has expanded. It is not all sailing and diving now, it is more family oriented. Enjoy it as soon enough they will either leave as adults or expand onto their own boats or stay and take care of you both as you age. It will not be easy to do what you are doing now soon enough. Our eyes, ankles, knees and hips all start to give out on us, even the healthiest. I like the kids books idea. Maybe some other products based on Lenny for now. Enjoy the present, plan for future whatever it holds. Love you guys, come to Maui!

This was absolutely adorable! I loved watching you teach Lenny about the boat! It’s so cool to see such a young kid start to grasp such complex topics. What a smart boy and honestly great job for teaching him early!

Loved the episode. cannot wait until Lenny is old enough that he can start doing more or until Darwin is able to help Lenny sail the boat. As for the boys starting their own youtube channel i think it could be a good idea as Riley said it could be a positive thing for kids out there against all of the negative however i would recommend waiting til they are both a couple of years older so Lenny has a better idea of where he would like to take it and Darwin is able to be more involved instead of just a part of it. However in the mean time to give them more of an idea of what to do i would say get Lenny involved in helping to plan the episodes and get his opinion on some of the editing (might be as bad as your first couple of episodes but it will help him learn). The downside of this is it would be alot more work on both of yous to film, edit and produce 2 different shows at the same time. You are also able to get Lenny to help more with the filming and could do an episode where most of the camera work is from Lenny and Darwin. Or instead of giving the boys their own channel you can get them a bit more involved in yours like i have said. Whatever you decide just know that alot of people do enjoy what you have now. Eagerly awaiting the next episode James

hahahaha what a great episode!!! I loved the "eye opening" graphic. It really gave a sense of its a new day. How cool that they opened the farm for you guys that day!!!! Loved seeing Lenny at the helm and at the look out! That was inspiring. It's up do you if you want to do more video's focusing on the kids. It just seems like it could take away time from what you all love. (Another chore) I would be happy not having it, but perhaps inspire kids to get out door and explore through the show you already have, but if you are looking for more work, then more power to you. Each child takes to attention and fame differently so it's hard to say how it will affect them. I am glad that you have included them in your episodes that's for sure!!!

Lenny and Darwin are too young to even understand consent, much less be able to give it. To me, it’s a hard no on their own channel until they can understand what’s happening and agree to it

Such an adorable episode! I think what is most fun is the language that kids create. Yesterday a kid told me their pants were too “squeezy” as they were just too big for their pants. I feel like if Lenny and Darwin were to have their own channel it should be from their perspective. Like what it’s like to grow up on the water and sailing around the world, so maybe not for many years.

I love seeing the boys in your videos, and think you two will always make the right decisions for them. In general terms, I think no matter how positive of an experience you try to make it for the kids, a channel focused on them may have unintended consequences over time. I can only imagine all the ups and downs you've felt to create content, and can't fathom how a child would perceive and internalize that. Even the best of child stars or child sports prodigies have opened up about struggling with the responsibility, fame, pressures, and expectations unintentionally placed on them. I vote nay, but you certainly will not lose me as a fan if you chose to have a channel for them 🧡

I really enjoyed the episode. Lenny seemed so focused. I’m not sure I’ve seen him this focused before. You just had to keep an eye on him to make sure he didn’t push the wrong buttons or steer the wrong direction. I thought it was incredible. Every now and then I used to help a fellow Marina resident with their absolutely amazing six-year-old (at the time). They lived on a sailboat and I was living on a commercial fishing boat. I love what you have done with the show and how it has morphed into something different with the addition of your children. I think you should stick with what you’re doing and highlight the kids every now and then. I also enjoy the introduction of the crew that you’ve brought on to help you out. A separate channel for the kids would really be a strain, in my opinion. Think about it! I’ve seen some shows that highlighted kids and they lose their appeal relatively quickly. What you’ve got going is much more interesting with so many different angles if you just continue letting your channel evolve. I’ve watched with my partner, Bob (now retired from commercial lobster fishing) & have loved watching you from the intro talking about Greece to Majorca on to present day. Keep it up! You’re doing an awesome job! (We were researching a trip to Australia for our 30th anniversary when we discovered you and were hooked.)

I’m glad you share your family. It makes me think of Steve Irwin and look at his kids now following in the family footsteps.

opps, of something happening that probably never will.

Delightful! Very sweet. I would have thought the way you did Riley at first. But now I agree with your dad. And you can't live in fear of happening

It seems more exploitative to have another channel focusing on Lenny and Darwin. But Riley makes a good point about encouraging kids in an active adventurous lifestyle. Your videos already do that, because at the stage your kids are at, the parents are the ones influencing the kids choices. There might be value though in producing a kids cartoon book (digital or paper) or cartoon videos based on your adventures.

Excellent episode! I really enjoyed it!