Sailing La Vagabonde: Net Worth, Boat, Crew and Elayna’s Income (2024)
Everything you always wanted to know.
Joshua Smith
Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom
This is the definitive guide to Sailing La Vagabonde for 2024.
Over the last 6 years, my Youtube stats tell me that I have spent around 170 hours watching and researching everything I could about La Vagabonde because I adore their channel. 😎
Being obsessed, I’ve watched almost EVERY episode to date!
If you wanted to know:
➔ How Sailing La Vagabonde afforded all their boats
➔ How much they make on YouTube today
➔ What boat they have now and its upgrades
➔ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Think of this like a wiki for Sailing La Vagabonde.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
La Vagabonde FAQs (2024)
La Vagabonde
Crew Members
Riley Whitelum (age 37) from Kimba, South Australia.
Elayna Carausu (age 34) from Perth, Western Australia.
Lenny Whitelum (age 3) who is now actively talking and swimming all by himself.
Elayna gave birth to their 2nd child, Darwin, in 2021, who is now almost 2 years old!
Riley and Elayna are NOT married, nor has Riley ever proposed to Elayna. They remain in a de facto relationship.
If you’re wondering if Elayna Carausu from Sailing La Vagabonde had breast enhancement surgery (fake breasts), then the answer is YES.
Riley actually confirmed it on a recent episode. He also appears to be juicing… 😲
Because, you know, they have to keep up…appearances…
Sailing La Vagabonde’s current catamaran is a 2022 Rapido Trimaran 60 with an owner’s cabin in the starboard hull.
This is designed for serious performance and sailing beyond the wind speed.
Some say this boat isn’t ideal for family cruising with very young children, and I tend to agree.
Sailing La Vagabonde’s previous catamaran was a 2017 Outremer 45 with an owner’s cabin in the starboard hull.
Previously to this, they owned a monohull which was a 2007 Beneteau Cyclades 43. This is the original ‘La Vagabonde’, a yacht that was designed for the charter market without a dedicated owner’s cabin.
They had planned to sell the Outremer but decided against it:
In short: They’re creating Vagabonde Adventures which will become a boat charter company where you can learn to sail on their very own catamaran.
Their friend Jack, a sailing instructor, will run the business so Riley and Elayna can continue sailing as a family.
More info at: VagabondeAdventures.com
A very wise choice I must say! They will still buy the Rapido 60 for themselves.
Before taking ownership, Outremer had spec’d the 45 at the factory in France with:
➔ Code D and Code Zero lightwind sails (the code D is Elayna’s favorite sail)
➔ Two upright 12v fridges in the galley
➔ Retractable daggerboards (a rather expensive optional upgrade, yet highly recommended)
➔ Twin 215hp diesel inboard motors
Meanwhile, Riley and Elayna have added:
➔ Fortress Spade Anchor (they use it as a spare)
➔ 560watts of solar panels on the bimini
➔ Dessalator Freedom Cruise Water Maker
➔ Watt And Sea Hydro Generator
➔ Inflatable tender called Cunningham II with 15hp Honda outboard. Their first tender mysteriously disappeared 5 years ago as it was being towed while sailing. (Whoops!)
Riley and Elayna are currently in Vietnam to assist in building their trimaran. It’s likely that they’ll spend a few months here before it’s launched.
Past Cruising
In prior years, Riley and Elayna have sailed extensively to:
➔ The Mediterranean
➔ The Bahamas
➔ United States of America
➔ The Azores
➔ Cape Verde
➔ Australia (Riley sailed as a crew of a racing team)
➔ British Virgin Islands
➔ Venezuela
➔ Panama Canal
➔ French Polynesia
➔ New Zealand (friends boat)
➔ Gibraltar
Affording It
They didn’t start out with an epic lifestyle and the freedom to live their dreams.
Riley worked for 4 years in the mining industry in South Australia (just like me!) and he saved $100,000, earning *just* enough to purchase his monohull before meeting Elayna.
Once their channel blew up, they were approached by various boat manufacturers, ultimately settling with Outremer.
The purchase of La Vagabonde II didn’t cost them $1,200,000 USD (the retail price of La Vagabonde’s Outremer 45), and instead, was based off their audience size and Outremer’s potential for marketing reach similar to a sponsorship deal.
(And if you’re wondering, I’ll be buying either a Seawind or an Outremer myself)
The La Vagabonde II catamaran itself, just like the original monohull, is legally owned by Riley and Elayna. Outremer simply assisted with the loan on the catamaran.
Outremer has never given a free boat to Riley and Elayna. This is the biggest false rumor on the internet which continues to haunt the couple to this day.
YouTubers are wealthier than we imagine, and after watching Riley and Elayna for many years, the following is my best estimation…
Right now in 2024, Sailing La Vagabonde has a net worth of $6,700,000 USD. This is based on the value of their two boats, online business and personal investments.
They have also saved around 85% of their income over the last 6 years.
Making Loot
In 2024, Sailing La Vagabonde makes money through:
➔ YouTube advertising revenue
➔ Amazon affiliate links
➔ Official La Vagabonde merch
➔ Elayna’s songs and CDs
➔ Their thousands of Patreons
➔ Brand sponsorship with Audible
So it’s clear that cruising YouTubers know how to monetize their audience well.
It’s estimated that Riley and Elayna make $27,000 per month in US dollars, or $8,200 per episode published . However, earning that much money requires 30 to 50 hours of editing to eventually publish one polished YouTube video.
Elayna recently created Vaga Bella Swim™︎ – a 100% recycled swimwear company that is definitely worth checking out.
Collaborations
Sailing La Vagabonde has collaborated with the following YouTubers:
➔ Adam Stern from Free Diving Family who held the Australian record for freediving
➔ Yosha, a previous crewmate of SV Delos , also stayed on board several years ago
➔ Eamon & Bec who usually do Van Life.
➔ Lost Leblanc who is a very popular travel vlogger
After all these years, I’m still waiting for a collaboration with SV Delos . 😃
Big Moments
Memorable moments in the Sailing La Vagabonde journey include:
➔ Being chased by a powerboat late at night during a potential pirate attack. This was on the original Beneteau. While Elayna hid in the aft cabin, Riley avoided the attack by throwing cans of tin food. Surprisingly (and fortunately) the strategy worked.
➔ Lenny having stopped breathing and being rushed to hospital.
➔ Sailing 22 knots in high winds without putting a reef in the main, causing Elayna to panic and the YouTube community to voice their concerns.
➔ Sailing Greta Thunberg across the North Atlantic with Lenny in tow.
➔ Freediving in the deepest hole in the world where Adam was featured.
In recent episodes, both Riley and Elayna have really struggled to manage 2 young children AND all the work that’s necessary on a boat.
Future Plans
With their Outremer 45 being listed for sale, Riley and Elayna are now working on building their 3rd boat, a Rapido 60, announced in June, 2021. It should be ready in a few months.
Interestingly, despite the growing family, they have chosen a boat with orientation for speed over comfort.
As mentioned previously, I disagree that this is the right boat for their growing family and many within the cruising community agree with my stance.
Key Takeaways
We can learn from Riley and Elayna that:
➔ Cruising isn’t always moonshine and sunsets
➔ Men and women play an equal role on board
➔ Much of the world is actually a safe place
➔ Raising children on sailboards is trending
➔ Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard
➔ You only live once, so make life happen
Riley and Elayna are authentic yet polished influencers of the sailing world. Some would say modern-day sea gypsies!
Fun fact: They even have their own Subreddit !
We see Riley and Elayna’s epic lifestyle today but we don’t see the consistent work over multiple years prior.
Getting here and finally living #boatlife certainly wasn’t an easy process, but through their commitment, but we can clearly see it’s been well worth it.
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Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by [Channel Name] and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
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Sailing La Vagabonde: Digital Nomads at Sea & New Boating App
Dreaming of dropping everything to sail the world? Sailing La Vagabonde Riley Whitelum & Elayna Carausu have done just that, becoming parents, digital yacht nomads and internet sensations in the process…
They sailed greta thunburg across the atlantic and now, together with the young cruisers association, have developed a much anticipated boating community app, milly karsten reports ..
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have been sailing around the world for 9 years. With over 1.9 million subscribers to their YouTube channel, Sailing La Vagabonde, and helping to develop and launch the SeaPeople app, this Australian couple are certainly bringing a new and exciting dimension to seafaring.
‘It’s just dopamine hit after dopamine hit’, Elayna and Riley told me over a Starlink call between my London office and their boat off the coast of Amami Ōshima, Japan.
Having met in Greece back in 2014, this Australian couple just weeks into knowing each other, took a leap of faith and set sail for the rest of the world. Elayna, tells me, “It was just meant to be one month of island hopping Greece and Turkey, and when my return flight to Australia was (…) Riley asked me, ‘do you want to come live on this boat with me and sail the world?’. Elayna was just 20, and Riley 29.
Having followed their journey on instagram and YouTube for years, I was keen to hear about their dreamlike and beautifully documented adventures first hand. However, these seasoned sailors, now parents, digital nomads, and internet sensations, also bring to light a new and continually evolving way of life, where sailors and adventurers can live and work on the go, at sea. They’re one step ahead of the working from home revolution – they’re over the horizon, and showing us what we’re missing out on. But it’s not all been picturesque archipelagos and plain sailing…
How has it been becoming digital nomads with Sailing La Vagabonde and creating content together at sea?
Elayna: It took a year for us to be able to earn a living from the YouTube channel (…) to earn what I could earn at a bar basically, it took a year for that, and it was hard work… and obviously didn’t cover the costs of setting up a production boat for bluewater cruising.
Riley: If we go back and tell the story… We ran out of money and Elayna was making movies, but very infrequently, (…) a bit of a comical thing in between Elayna and I was that I was very practical, and I was saying well in the end what is it all for? Maybe we should be concentrating on basically anything else…
Riley then admitted that in the beginning, with little income being made from these videos, he was sceptical, but Elayna saw potential, and asked him to give it time.
E: After a year we completely ran out of money, we had to fly back to Australia to get work. Riley worked offshore again on the oil rigs, for maybe what 3 or 4 months?… And we saved up again then flew back to the boat.
R: But during that time our audience, which was quite small at the time, were freaking out, and they were like ‘is this going to be the end of the movies?’ … Some of those people said look, ‘sign up for this website called Patreon and we’ll all chip in a couple bucks and we can get you going again’.
E: We got back to the boat with some savings that Riley had got off-shore, and in that time I’d set up a website with Patreon and I’d recorded an album of cover songs and got people to pre-order… it was desperate times and we got back to the boat and worked real hard for…
R: 10 more years!
What advice would you give to someone wanting to do this?
E: The only thing I would say is, don’t do it in the hopes to make money, do it out of passion.
R: It’s too hard…
E: We’ve seen people start out thinking it’s a good business plan, and hope on a boat and completely fail (…) that can’t come first, you need to sail and have fun and, have the videos be an afterthought and it’ll evolve.
R: Or you know, the videos can be your passion, but sailing and boats has to be as well, you can’t have that as a secondary (…) you need to be tough basically, you need to be able to live a really hard life, not because you think you’ll make some money out of it (…) very few people are going to get compensated adequately if you consider it a job… If its a way of life that you enjoy, then yeah, it’s a banger way to live!
Are your parents and friends fully on-board?
E: We started at a time when travel blogging was just kind of new, (…) For our friends and family it was really surprising and weird, and when we’d go home for those first few years people didn’t really know how to talk about it with us (…) mostly they wouldn’t even ask, it was like we were doing something so out there it was hard to even talk about it.
R: Social media still had that stigma… We operate in a bit of a grey zone, because we’re not merely Instagrammers, I like to think we’re not… We are on social media, but we’re not documentary film makers either, although we try to get as close to that as we can these days. So people didn’t know where to put us immediately…
E: We’re definitely not tik-tokers, (…) we’d rather just work really hard on YouTube, make good quality movies that people can sit down and watch and learn something, rather than the fast paced [Scrolling].
What has it been like raising your family on board?
R: The great thing is that Lenny in particular really and truly loves the boat, (…) we’ll spend more time away than he’d like, and that’s exactly how we’d want it, we want them to be excited to go back to the boat.
E: We bought them both back when they were only 6 weeks old, tiny little babies (…) There’s so many easy little hacks, for example a chair that clips into the saloon table that clips them in when Riley and I have to go and take a reef (…) I think learning to sail trained us for children, because someone always has to be alert (…) someone has always got the kid hat on, like someone’s always aware of where the kids are and if they’ve got their life jackets on.
E: Sailing and young children are very comparable!
R: Equally disastrous!
Sailing La Vagabonde & Greta Thunberg Across the North Atlantic
In November 2019, climate activist Greta Thunberg made a double crossing of the Atlantic to attend two climate conferences, her return eastward journey was made on La Vagabonde with Riley and Elayna – a harrowing winter crossing, and one which Elayna was not convinced of doing. Yet, when asking the sailing duo what their best experience had been, they’re answer was this:
R: The most rewarding is the most difficult, so whatever your hardest passage was, arriving after that is the most rewarding, so that’s going to be the Greta Thunburg trip across the North Atlantic.
E: We had a week to prepare for this trip, we had a really great female English sailor, Nicky Henderson (…) so we had Nicky, Riley, Me, Greta, and Greta’s Dad.
R: And Lenny…
E: Who was only one… and when we left there was snow, there was ice on our boat the day we left and it was snowing, in the Chesapeake Bay, it was freezing.
R: Milly it was a ******* disaster!
E: It took us 19 days to get across the other side, and in that time there was freezing cold weather, there was hot water from the Gulf Stream…
R: There was lightning that was striking the water right near… Nicky was at the helm, she is such a rockstar… we just cannot believe how incredible… what a leader she is!
R: I mean I could talk about that for hours… we had to go up the rig in 20 knots… the furling line for the headsail snapped and I had to go out the front in legitimately… we don’t even know what it was, but it was well over 40, because it had sustained 40 for I don’t know how long, and then the wind picked up and that’s when the line snapped (…) I had to go forwards, like crawling on my belly to try and furl in manually the headsail, while Nicky was trying to go dead downwind…
E: You felt ‘the sublime’ on that crossing didn’t you
I asked what this was…
R: More philosophy… So, in order to have an encounter with ‘the sublime’ the necessary ingredients are power outside of your control, particularly if it’s nature, and you need to feel threat of your life, so your life needs to be basically out of your control (…) and it was the first time that I really felt that way.
E: It’s a feeling of Awe…
The SeaPeople App
Alongside their sailing adventures, bringing up a family onboard, and creating content for over 1.9 YouTube subscribers, Elayna and Riley have been busy with a new project – working with the Young Cruisers Association to create and launch a specialised app to connect sailors around the world.
If you’ve watched their videos, you’ll know these two don’t shy away from talking about the rainy days, and trials of living/working/parenting on a boat. They talked to me about their experiences of seafarer’s isolation, particularly through the pandemic, and their difficulties with mental health over the years.
It’s certainly a lesser spoken aspect of living afloat… We hear of grand dreamlike adventures and are shown remarkable photos of beautifully calm or high seas, but easily miss checking on a key component of life – connection and community. And so, it seems the SeaPeople app is an exciting step in the right direction.
“SeaPeople is an app designed to bring all the elements of the human side of boating into one place. Sharing your photos, the stats of your trips, your tracking history, and communicating with other boaters has been spread across multiple platforms for too long. SeaPeople brings it all into one place.”
E: We really needed something to connect all sailors… to organise sundowners on the beach, to see who’s around you, who’s onboard, if they’ve got pets or children, where they’re going and at what speed… like you can see the world on a beautiful world map and zoom in on anyone’s boat and ask them a question, ask them if they’ve got a spare part… It’s really for connecting all seafarers.
R: Everyone on a boat, they’re living this crazy adventure, and everyone’s got a story to tell, that’s why everyone had a blog and these disparate websites that were popping up all over the world for each individual boat… this is a way for friends and family to jump on to see where you are, what you’ve been doing, and then to see other similar people that might be nearby’
SeaPeople: The Hail Feature
For Riley and Elayna, the most exciting part of the SeaPeople app is the ‘Hail’ feature. Unlike VHF, where if someone doesn’t hear you, or the message doesn’t get through, there is no way to find that message again, this feature of the app allows you to broadcast a message which stays out there – creating a space for community, conversation, and advice.
E: With Starlink, now is the time for an app like this.
R: These ancient devices that we’re still using, like AIS and VHF, it’s just so necessary for this to exist now, for everyone’s safety and just conveniences.
Download the SeaPeople App
We’re excited to announce the SeaPeople app will be available to download from 10th October this year. Visit www.seapeopleapp.com
How to Watch Sailing La Vagabonde Videos
Follow Riley and Elayna’s latest Sailing La Vagabonde adventures – www.youtube.com/sailinglavagabonde
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Who: Elayna, Riley, Darwin and Lenny Where: Nha Trang, Thailand to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Multihull: Rapido 60 YouTube : @SailingLaVagabonde
The long-awaited launch of La Vagabonde III finally arrived! Elayna and Riley took part in a traditional ceremony for their Rapido 60, which was resting comfortably on her chocks, in the company of the shipyard staff. Counterfeit banknotes were burnt, and incense and food were placed on an altar near the trimaran to grant her the protection and goodwill of the sea gods. Almost three years after announcing on their YouTube channel that they had chosen a Rapido 60 as the successor to their Outremer 45, Elayna and Riley were delighted to discover the finishing touches and layout of their new home, where they chose almost every detail. “Seeing ideas and dreams of ours come to life like this is so addictive,” says a delighted Elayna. As well as going from two to three hulls, one of the big new features for the couple is access to Starlink, an essential tool for their lifestyle as seafaring influencers: “Over the years, we’ve struggled to traverse the world as digital nomads,” she recalls, “During the early days, it was a challenge of living with my ancient laptop trying to edit whilst uploading episodes from strange offices or hotel lobbies around the world. If only the Elayna of 2015 had known just 8 years later, we’d be calling this place home…” But it was finally time to get down to business, which consisted of craning the boat up and then lifting it over the many trees that still separated it from the water. Riley climbed aboard while Elayna watched from the ground, not without apprehension: “That was terrifying for me to watch, but they did a good job,” she announced once the perilous operation was complete. It was an emotional moment for the new owners and the shipyard representatives, with a sense of relief, excitement and the start of a new adventure. The Rapido team, made up of Mark, Paul and Zam, then took charge of delivering the boat from Ho Chi Minh City to a marina in Nha Trang, where the family could begin loading their belongings on board, shipped from the States where they had been waiting since parting company with La Vagabonde II. It was also an opportunity to learn more about the trimaran from Mark... and to battle with the authorities over a visa problem for Riley and Darwin, which forced them to leave Vietnam temporarily while Elayna and the Rapido team embarked on a few short sails to detect any problems that might need sortingout. “I really wish Riley could be here, but at the same time, I’m happy he’s not because I’m learning more. It’s the default situation for the man to take charge and take the helm and crank the winches but… I’m the captain today!” smiled Elayna. For the first time, she discovered the potential of their brand new trimaran: “I was so amazed by the tacking angles we can tack through pm the Rapido, they had to be seriously close to 90°. It’s like a racing monohull, when you trying to make way that is such a huge win.” Once the visa problem had been sorted out and Riley and Darwin were back on board, it was time to leave Vietnam and head for Malaysia, still in the company of Mark, Paul and Zam. Their presence was reassuring, and a few extra hands were welcome for this first long sail, especially as the weather conditions were rather complicated: “There is a typhoon that has just come over the Philippines. The sky is so full of rain it is dumping down on us right now and there is lighting everywhere, it is so loud…” Nevertheless, these conditions enabled Riley to see the potential of the Rapido for himself: “We’re hitting a lot of 15 and 16 knots. I’m just starting to experience the power of this boat and It’s pretty incredible!” The first night at sea proved to be a difficult one. While Elayna was looking after the feverish, seasick children, the 50 knots of wind took its toll on one of the sails, and it was a struggle to secure the torn remains. “The crew was surprised by a wall of wind and water, destroying not only our external microphone but our whole staysail.” On top of that there were problems with the two engines, which wouldn’t start, and lots of water in the cabin, where one of the windows hadn’t been closed properly... Riley summed up that tumultuous first night as follows: “We did quite a good job of learning and staying alive!” The second night, which was calmer both in terms of the weather and seasickness, enabled the crew to get some rest and then take full advantage of the much more comfortable sailing conditions on the third day (8 knots over the ground in 19 knots of wind). The calmer conditions enabled Riley to resolve some battery and electric propulsion problems with the help of the equipment suppliers and the welcome presence of Starlink. The crew put in at a Malaysian marina for repairs and work, which were badly needed before they could set off again to discover Asia. To follow the adventures of the crew of La Vagabonde on their brand-new multihull, visit their YouTube channel @SailingLaVagabonde
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Sailing La Vagabonde: Charting A Youtube Revolution On The High Seas
Are you captivated by the call of the sea? Ready for an adventure in places where land is a distant memory? Then join us as we navigate the open waters with Sailing La Vagabonde, pioneers in the realm of YouTube’s sailing community. Elayna Carausu and Riley Whitelum, the adventurous duo behind Sailing La Vagabonde, first hoisted their sails into the Youtube seascape back in 2014. Their initial voyage was one without fanfare. Little did they know that their humble beginnings would surge into a wave of success, propelling them into creating a YouTube revolution for sailing videos. The duo met in Greece, drawn together by a shared passion for travel and adventure. Elayna, the creative soul with a voice like a siren, and Riley, the experienced seafarer with a thirst for exploration, embarked on a journey that would redefine sailing content. Having no previous sailing experience, they purchased their first vessel, a 2007 Beneteau Cyclades, and named it 'La Vagabonde'. It was aboard this very boat that they began documenting their sailing and exploring escapades, earning them their first loyal viewer base. In 2016, their success led to a partnership with Outremer, a French yacht manufacturer, that yielded a brand-new Outremer 45 catamaran christened 'La Vagabonde II'. This glistening new vessel ushered the couple into the next chapter, one decorated with bigger challenges and exposed them to an enlarging global audience. Despite the picturesque horizons and enchanting sunsets, their journey has not been without stormy weather. They have confronted pirates, battled harsh weather, and faced significant equipment failures. These difficulties served only to bolster their spirit, making their story one of resilience and determination, a true testimony to the human spirit's adventure. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, their sailing adventures span across 45 countries and more than 90,000 nautical miles. Today, they navigate not only the sea but also parenthood, as they are now joined by their little ones on the acclaimed La Vagabonde. Join the voyage with Sailing La Vagabonde to satiate your curiosity for the most exciting adventures, sundrenched destinations, and the genuine spirit of vitality and freedom that pervades the sailing community.
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Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde — PART 01
Writer: Nikki Henderson
18th november 2019 was the fifth day of our 18-day transatlantic delivery on la vagabonde, the outremer 45. the unseasonable nature of the voyage did not disappoint; this was the fifth consecutive day of upwind sailing..
I wrote home:
“Last night the conditions were pretty rough. We had all been looking forward to a bit of relief, expecting fast reaching conditions, but the upwind sailing prevailed. It was like that moment you think you have gotten to the top of a hill, to find it was a false summit and there is still another ahead. We all know there is nothing to do in these conditions than to pull together, be safe and just get on with it – but it still tests on emotions.”
On reflection, it feels like that first week in the North Atlantic was preparation for: ‘2020: The year we sailed upwind on land.’
The introduction of new covid19 related regulations have felt like consecutive days crashing into the chop; uncomfortable, limiting, slow, relentless. With every two steps forward in mental health, plans, finances, freedom – the next news bulletin sends you one step back.
I have spent many a night watch reflecting on how blue water passages are like accelerated lessons in how to cope with the challenges of land life. From people management, to provisioning, to engineering, to self-help – sailing builds skills like resilience and adaptability in the most intense way.
This second blog was meant to be about what sailing upwind is like on an Outremer. Now, I think it might be more relevant to pull that back to earth. What lessons can sailing upwind teach us for today? How can we draw from our experiences of upwind sailing to help us find strength and positivity for the coming months?
As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere the second wave of Covid19 is building momentum and national lockdowns are looming all over the world. After a year spent running off adrenaline (storm-tactics?), I’m now tapping into my inner ‘strength for windward’ pot. This is my emergency reserve for when the weather is really, really bad.
On day five of that North Atlantic crossing we were weighed down by the responsibility and enormity of the challenge ahead of us. Svante sat down beside me that night, “Nikki tell me honestly. Is this OK? Should we turn back?”
I steadied myself in the violent upwind chop, considered all the factors, looked him in the eye, and said “yes”.
The courage to dare to feel positivity, when the easier choice is negativity, is what protects me emotionally during the tough times at sea. The same goes for life on land…
… Each morning I take the treacherous route to my 2020 version of ‘on-deck’: ‘to the desk’. The land ‘office’ has remarkably similar qualities to the boat version; conveniently doubling up as the dining room, living room, home-gym, and in my case also renovation workshop equipped with all the staples: Leatherman, white spirit, wet vac, mallet, drill, socket set and spare Allan keys.
Before entering, I run through my all too familiar pre-on-watch routine: coffee in hand, big breath in, big sigh out, close eyes, pause, find inner strength, buckle up life jacket (dressing gown?), step out, frigid gale force wind on your face (still no double glazing), body tenses, the bow drops over the wave landing with a gut wrenching slam (that will be upstairs neighbours doing their home workout), knees bend, icy blast of salt water spray on one cheek, that devilish trickle of water down past your ear, (home schooling gone wrong?) open your eyes, yep still here – big smile “Another day in paradise then is it?”
Optimism, with a hearty dose of realism, was our superpower on-board La Vagabonde. It helped us leave the dock in the snow with a smile on our faces. It got us through five days of sailing upwind in the wrong direction. It helped Riley and I find hilarity in the fifth reef of the night on a 2-on-2-off double handed watch system. It focused my mind through the dark nights, remembering Elayna would make hot cocoa and porridge at dawn.
This superpower, should we choose to take it, will help fuel us through our own storms this winter.
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Sailing La Vagabonde are Riley and Elayna and their two boys, an Australian family documenting their journey around the world by sail. Their website says “despite no previous sailing experience”. Well they have plenty of that now!
They have two boys in tow: Lenny and Darwin.
This couple have been filming their adventures on YouTube since 2014, first on a mono, then on an Outremer 45 and lately on a Rapido 60 trimaran. Watch from the start to experience lightning storms, pirate scares, financial problems, kit failures, water shortages, and everything in between.
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Sailing la Vagabonde – What makes them so successful on Youtube?
Published April 4, 2023 · Updated April 4, 2023
Sailing La Vagabonde is a popular YouTube channel run by an Australian couple, Riley and Elayna. The channel chronicles their journey sailing around the world on their catamaran, La Vagabonde. With over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 400 million views, Sailing La Vagabonde has become one of the most successful sailing channels on YouTube. So what makes this channel so successful? In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind Sailing La Vagabonde’s success and what we can learn from it.
Authenticity and Relatability
One of the main reasons behind Sailing La Vagabonde’s success is the authenticity and relatability of Riley and Elayna. They come across as genuine and down-to-earth, which makes their content relatable and engaging. They share their journey, including the highs and lows, with their audience, which creates a sense of intimacy and connection with their viewers. This level of transparency and authenticity is rare and is one of the key reasons why viewers keep coming back for more.
Quality Content
Another reason for Sailing La Vagabonde’s success is the quality of their content. Riley and Elayna are not just sailors; they are also skilled videographers and photographers. They produce high-quality content that is both visually stunning and engaging. Their videos are well-edited and feature beautiful cinematography, which adds to the overall appeal of their content. This attention to detail and quality is evident in every aspect of their channel, from their videos to their website and social media presence.
Consistency and Frequency
Sailing La Vagabonde has also been consistent in their content creation and frequency of uploads. They upload new videos every week, which keeps their audience engaged and coming back for more. They also have a regular schedule for their live streams, which creates a sense of anticipation and excitement for their viewers. Consistency is key when it comes to building a loyal following, and Sailing La Vagabonde has done an excellent job of maintaining it.
Engagement with Audience
Riley and Elayna also engage with their audience regularly, which creates a sense of community and fosters a deeper connection with their viewers. They respond to comments and messages on their social media platforms, which creates a two-way conversation with their audience. They also hold regular live streams where they answer questions and interact with their viewers in real-time. This level of engagement and interaction with their audience is another reason why Sailing La Vagabonde is so successful.
In conclusion, Sailing La Vagabonde’s success is due to a combination of factors, including authenticity, quality content, consistency, and engagement with their audience. They have built a loyal following by being genuine and relatable, producing high-quality content, being consistent with their uploads, and engaging with their audience regularly. These are all important lessons for anyone looking to build a successful brand or channel. By following in their footsteps, you too can create a thriving online community and achieve success in your chosen niche.
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The inside story of Greta Thunberg’s upwind Atlantic crossing on La Vagabonde
- February 13, 2020
To sail climate activist Greta Thunberg across the Atlantic – eastbound – aboard La Vagabonde was the voyage of a lifetime for skipper Nikki Henderson. She shares the inside story
Photos: Elayna Carausu / Nikki Henderson
Greta at sea
I’ve committed my life to sailing because I’ve seen how the sea changes people. No one steps ashore the same person they were when they left the dock. People reach this almost meditative state at sea; they discover life’s sparkle, its lightness and freedom.
Watching Greta change was moving. She was quiet – close to timid – when I met her. She had the watchful eye of international press and social media on her every minute of the day. And then she stepped on board, and out of the limelight. She escaped the burden of responsibility she now carries on her shoulders.
Greta Thunberg carries a serious message for world leaders
As we sailed away from shore, Greta quickly became shaky, pale, and needed to lie down. It could easily have been interpreted as seasickness. But I think it was more likely an overwhelming adrenaline-fuelled rush of emotion: anxiety, excitement, and relief that she was finally going home.
After the first 12 hours of sailing, Greta didn’t show even the slightest hint of discomfort. In fact she and her father warmed to life on board very easily. They seemed at home at sea, that it was a happy place for them both, breathing clean air. They both slept at least 12-hours a day and spent many more hours watching the sea go by.
As the days went by the weight on Greta’s shoulders started to melt away, and it was only as it did that I appreciated how heavy it must be to be a role model, a figurehead and a performer for so many millions of people around the world. It was a privilege to create a space for her where she could be her 16-year-old self.
We chatted, we shared tears and laughter, we danced, exercised, debated, read the news and played games, and through all that she relaxed and gained more colour in her cheeks. She began to glow with this aura of hope and positivity.
Although she is brave in her cause, Greta was physically cautious of getting hands-on with the sailing. But she was keen to learn so I spent time explaining the terminology, and recreating some good old RYA diagrams.
She and her father held watches during the day and had a good understanding of the wind strengths and when to reef or put up more canvas. Unsurprisingly they were keenly aware of our speed. As new and perceptive crew members often are, they were hyper-aware of not getting in the way.
Nikki got a unique view of the media circus that greeted Greta into Lisbon
A daunting landfall
The arrival to Lisbon was hard work. We had a tacking battle with the tide and the dying wind up the river; which in a catamaran is difficult, and slow. After desperately trying to squeeze every bit of boat speed and heading out of the collapsing conditions, we finally made it to the marina at lunchtime on 3 December. Elayna parked us up, and just like that our privacy and our adventure came to an end.
After immigration, we headed to the press conference. Looking around at the audience was remarkable. People were crying and praying and throwing their hands in the air rejoicing. This was significant: and not just for us, or for Greta, but for the world. Greta herself is a very interesting person to talk to. She listens more than she speaks; thus when she does speak everyone pays attention. She is driven by science, but she is also empathetic to the more emotional needs of others.
A favourite conversation I had with her was about hope and fear, and which can have more impact. I suggested sailing as a case study, how at least 50% of the crew tends to freeze and becomes useless in a high stress situation. Calling an ‘emergency’ or ‘panic’ are not necessarily constructive. Seeing her now, I think she took it on board.
Girl power on La Vagabonde : skipper Nikki, Greta and La Vagabonde owner Elayna
All throughout 2019, the climate emergency and the Friday strikes, Greta’s message had been in my peripheral vision, but I hadn’t really acknowledged it. I knew I would have to eventually, but I wasn’t ready. For me doing this trip was a way to surrender to the reality, but also to properly learn what the climate emergency was all about, to give it context and the knowledge I needed to make my own decisions.
A fellow crewmate once said to me: “There is too much time to think at sea.” Going to sea changes us because it is like spending three weeks in front of the mirror. Living in such a close community and intense environment means that who you are, how you behave, how your behaviour affects people, what you feel, and what you make other people feel is amplified. Loudly.
What if we all had the opportunity to go to sea for two weeks each year? What if we all took the time for this type of reflection? Maybe it would help us come to terms with reality – as I did on this trip. We would realise that we can survive minimally. We would appreciate the beauty of our world, and work harder to protect it. We would feel empowered, confident that our future, and our freedom, is in our hands.
Sailing on La Vagabonde
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu are an Australian couple who have become sailing’s most popular vloggers. Their YouTube channel attracts nearly 4 million views per month, and has 1.2 million subscribers.
“Riley and Elayna have one of the most unique lifestyles I have ever come across,” explains Nikki Henderson. “Their lifestyle bridges many communities: liveaboard cruisers, YouTube vloggers, social media influencers, sailors, adventurers, freedivers – and now parents. They are so relatable, which I think is why they are so successful.
“But don’t be fooled by their modesty – they are solid sailors. Riley was making some very professional and complex decisions on the trip, and they were both absolutely capable of every job on the boat from bow to stern.
Nikki Henderson and Riley Whitelum shared the serious sailing responsibilities
“Elayna was in many ways the unsung hero of the trip: victualler, home-maker, sailor and 24/7 mother. The phrase ‘one hand for you, one hand for the boat’ didn’t quite cut it – it was more like one for her, one for the dinner she’s cooking, one for the winch handle, and eyes in the back of her head for Lenny. Lenny spent a 10th of his life on that trip – it was amazing to be a part of.”
“I spend a lot of my year offshore, so had never watched any of their videos – which is unusual for them to experience these days. But while you might think a couple who make videos of their life and live on crowd-funding would be showy or shallow, they were two of the most down to earth, generous and hilarious people I’ve ever met. And now two, I hope and suspect, lifelong friends.”
More videos from the Atlantic crossing with Greta and Nikki will be appearing soon on La Vagabonde’s YouTube channel, see: sailing-lavagabonde.com
About the author
At 25 Nikki Henderson became the youngest ever Clipper Round the World Race skipper, bringing Visit Seattle home in second place in the 2017/18 edition. She has sailed the RORC Caribbean 600 , two Fastnet Races and was a guest skipper on Maiden .
First published in the February 2020 edition of Yachting World.
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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
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Rapido Trimarans Statement regarding issues raised in Sailing La Vagabonde video
August 22, 2024
RAPIDO TRIMARANS STATEMENT, La Vagabonde III 22 August 2024
The following statement addresses the dagger board case issues raised in a video by You Tubers, Sailing La Vagabonde, which was posted on You Tube on 17 August 2024. (Note: at the time that the video was posted, all issues raised in the video had already been resolved and SLV had already commenced sailing to Japan.)
CRACK FACTS
- CRACKS WERE LARGELY COSMETIC, NOT STRUCTURAL.
- CRACKS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MAST SUPPORT. AT NO TIME WAS THE MAST IN ANY DANGER OF FALLING.
- RESULT WITH THE DAGGER BOARD CASE? ACCORDING TO RILEY FROM TWO DAYS AGO: “LOOKS TO BE PERFECT, MATE…”
WEIGHT OF RAPIDO 60s
• Independent official OMR weights for Rapido 60 Hulls Nos. 01 and 02 were approximately 10,000 kg. • La Vagabonde III, due to extensive and unique customization work by Elayna and Riley is over 2,000 kg heavier than Hulls Nos. 01 and 02 according to Riley (NB: La Vagabonde III to our knowledge was not weighed in accordance with OMR procedures).
DAGGER BOARD CASE ISSUES
Team Rapido admires Elayna and Riley for the way they have made SLV such a success story, and we celebrate success stories! We love how they are encouraging all of us to try cruising in faraway places, outside our comfort zones.
We sincerely regret and apologize whole heartedly for the extra stress that these cracks in the dagger board case and the back of the board have caused Elayna and Riley.
The cracks in the dagger board case looked awful and they should not have happened. The back of dagger board crack was not deep and in fact was very minor.
Like all brands of boats, if it is a warranty issue, an owner is obliged to go direct to the builder and have them deal with it. Calling in third parties who do not know the specific design, construction and lamination details can be counterproductive and cause undue stress to an owner however well-intentioned the third parties may be.
From the outset there was communication with the US design and engineering team at Morrelli & Melvin, who have designed each of the Rapidos (Morrelli & Melvin are extremely well regarded on the global stage for designing carbon, performance multihulls. They are even engaged in Americas’ Cup campaigns. SLV’s dagger board case issues are well within their level of expertise and experience). Initially, the focus was on identifying the cause of the issue and secondly, to then develop a robust solution.
During the investigation, it was quickly reconfirmed that, at no stage, was the integrity of the mast base or the mast itself an issue.
So what went wrong internally during the build of the dagger board case?
As part of their custom build, SLV selected a new, wider coach roof design which required the original dagger board case to be modified. Part of the modifications required additional layers of carbon and, regrettably, this was not adequately done. Clearly our fault and we have rectified it. We are constantly improving our Quality Control systems in the factory because in every organization, particularly one involved with high tech, complex builds and custom requirements, QC is a constant.
Why did the resin fail to go off? Sourcing the right resin and right hardeners in Philippines was a challenge and we were unable to airfreight these items from our factory as airlines deem resins to be hazardous materials. The hardener was slow reacting the first time and the work had to be redone with a different ratio. We then sourced a new fast hardener which enabled the resin to cure at the faster rate.
Two days ago, we contacted SLV seeking an update on the warranty work. They replied that they were 250 miles from Okinawa (Japan) and that the dagger board case “Looks to be perfect mate but will have a proper look when we arrive (in Japan).”
WEIGHT of LA VAGABONDE III
The design, engineering and construction of the Rapido range of trimarans ensures that the standard boats are some of the fastest, safest, ocean cruisers afloat – all with weight carefully managed within the bounds of CE A certification.
La Vagabonde III is heavier than R60s Hulls Nos. 01 and 02, as was expected.
The first two boats were independently weighed with certified calibrated scales and in accordance with OMR (“Offshore Multihull Rule” is used for boats competing in the Ocean points series. This rule requires measurement and weighing of the boat and the issuing of a formal rating certificate). OMR weighing is under strict scrutineering and, basically, the boat is weighed with its sails but without fuel, water, consumables and such things as pots and pans, utensils etc.
These two Rapido 60s each weigh about 10,000 kgs.
Riley reports that La Vagabonde III is about 12,500 kgs. (It is our understanding that it was not weighed in accordance with OMR).
WHY the difference between these two R60s and La Vagabonde III?
As mentioned above, SLV selected the new wider coach roof. While it also has beautiful large glass windows that give a panoramic view, it also comes with a weight penalty compared with the standard roof.
The real weight additions, however, come from SLV heavily customizing the boat during the build (which has very much made La Vagabonde III quite spectacular and unique).
Apart from special features such as copper sinks, copper faucets and special wall lamps and wall paper, there is also a custom bow sprit; heavy duty bow thruster with 48 V motor and controls; 60m of stainless steel 10mm chain; a heavy galvanized anchor; Oceanvolt all-electric sail drive in addition to a completely separate Yanmar diesel engine; 6 MG batteries at 55kg each plus control boxes, a lot of extra heavy duty wiring and composite boxes to house the batteries (the standard R60 has 2 X lithium ion batteries); two start batteries; two Jefa autopilots plus wiring, alterations to the forward head and extra bulkhead reinforcing to accommodate such, among other items.
Notwithstanding the additional weight, the performance of La Vagabonde III remains amazing, which is a core feature of the Rapido pedigree.
We look forward to watching many more videos from SLV with their beautiful cinematography and of course, the two fearless boys showing us all that cruising the World is so enlightening. We also wish them a continued safe voyage for the remainder of their sail to Japan. (We do note that the recent social media commentary has highlighted SLV’s trip to Japan which has prompted some professional sailors to express concern / caution about the timing given that it is typhoon season.)
N.B. While our standard R60 has a carbon helm seat/ leaning post and carbon hard top bimini for the protection of the crew, SLV insisted that these items NOT be made for their vessel. Some commentary on social media has stated that this was a decision made by Rapido but this is not correct. We believe that the absence of a helm seat/ leaning post is a safety issue and accordingly, we had SLV sign a liability waiver.
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Sailing La Vagabonde's previous catamaran was a 2017 Outremer 45 with an owner's cabin in the starboard hull. Previously to this, they owned a monohull which was a 2007 Beneteau Cyclades 43. This is the original 'La Vagabonde', a yacht that was designed for the charter market without a dedicated owner's cabin.
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