We LOST all Communication in Pirate Territory.. (Extended, cinematic cut)
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0:00 - Start
0:03 - Home of Pirates
1:20 - Welcome onboard!
3:00 - Sailing the Sulu Sea
7:00 - Anchor Damage
8:00 - Last Anchorage in Malaysia
9:17 - Reflections on the Sail
10:20 - Morning Routine
13:20 - Assessing the Damage
15:00 - Boys Trip
18:00 - Sailing Worries
20:00 - We LOST Signal
23:40 - Dolphins Everywhere
25:00 - Navigating the Red Zone
26:12 - MAYDAY Messages
28:52 - Anchoring at Night
30:00 - Dinner at Sea
31:30 - Morning Check Up
35:00 - In the Middle of Nowhere
37:00 - Spearing a MASSIVE Fish
41:00 - Next Week
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If the woman in your life senses something is wrong or tells you something is too risky, listen to her - she's not messing around. Peace of mind is a gift, especially for a mumma.
Women's intuition...it's real.
@@aleta5873 So is Men's common sense.
Yeah, it's not like they are prone to hysteria.
This was terrifying. 😊
@@Mark-td1tg I note sarcasm in your comment. I can’t even count the # of times a man has told me to ‘calm down’ or ‘relax’ because I’m simply angry or am insistent on something. Hysteria; exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion. Men are often angry and push their agenda without receiving that antiquated label & are actually out of control!!
I'm a long time fan. When Riley is traveling with his mates, take whatever risks you want. But, when you're with two beautiful women and your lovely children, stay out of red zones. This was a close call and a warning to not tempt fate again. I hope you take this seriously. I want to continue watching your UA-cam channel and NOT see you on the news because of an incident. I was hesitant to post this, but I really care about what happens to you all. Enjoy the adventures and be safe.
My Wife always says people who throw edible food away have never known true hunger, I always say people who ignore warnings of danger have never witnessed the depravity of human nature.
It’s not just your perception of danger Riley, it’s the actual level of danger that you face that is different, and lesser, than Elaynas. Pirates would harm her in ways they wouldn’t harm you. It’s something women have to think about all the time.
Well said.
Remember the couple that were recently murdered and thrown overboard in the Bahamas. It happens.
Would Riley think different if he had 2 little girls?
Absoluteoy 😢@@wally2786
Beautifully said.
Although I've been watching you guys for years I rarely comment, but I must comment now. Ref red zones, they are red zones for a reason. The only people who think they will never be victims, are people who have never been victims. I know Riley is a competent captain, but on this occasion I think he underestimated the possible risk.
Sometimes, just one day is enough.
Google Gracia Burnham and her husband Martin who were missionaries celebrating their 18th anniversary at an island in the Philippians and were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf along with 18 other people for over a year!
When Elayna said they were headed into the red zone all I could think of was Gracia Burnham's harrowing tale! Terrifying!
Be safe out there Riley and Elayna!!
Jul 16, 2020 - This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-003. 1. Issue: So far in 2020, there has been one reported kidnapping in the Sulu ...
Riley is very far from a competent captain.
I didn`t understand why they even decided to take that route. They could have taken the first option along the coast, they didn`t say why they would rather risk the red zone than going along the coast. Did they not have the time for the longer option?
I'm a Filipina born and raised in Mindanao, and even I would be wary of going into our red zones. These pirates as you call them are terrorists. Take the warnings seriously! I wanted to welcome you to the Ph but it was so frustrating seeing warnings ignored like that.
What political change are they seeking with their terrorism? Or what are their stated political goals?
I am left not knowing how I feel about this episode and the “risk” of the red zone. In one scene Elayna is supposedly crying and scared and flat said she didn’t want to go there and Riley was filming to show reality. Then Elayne shows the options and says they are taking the red zone. Was it all just acting and dramatic effect? Was it not actually dangerous? Would Riley REALLY put his family in danger? Would Riley REALLY risk being boarded and the horrors that could have taken place, especially to Elayne? I’m struggling to believe he would. But all the comments say the danger was real. If the dangers and risks were real, then shame on them all for choosing the red zone. I am all for getting off the couch and living a full adventurous life but there is a line with just plain stupid on the wrong side of it.
All the comments saying the danger is real are talking out their arse. Several years ago the area was problematic because of piracy and terrorism from the Abu Sayyaf Group, this threat has been seriously downgraded each year since the 2020 as there was a crackdown on the Sulu and Celebes seas.
Nothing in these waters is ever "safe" but they definately played it up a bit and all the people in the comments took the bait..."oooo RED ZONE!". No.
Well said!
7 days SAFELY would have seemed so simple compared to NEVER arriving. I'm so disturbed by the reckless choices made here. I am glad you are safe now.
relax Karen
You clearly don’t have children you have to send to public school in the USA, do you? Risk and safety are relative. I’d rather take my children, under my protection through a red zone (read the stats for where they’re at - way less than the risk of sending kids to school in the U.S.!) than play roulette with them at school and them growing up with the anxiety of active shooter drills (like my son just had today!) You probably shouldn’t be so quick to judge!
@@sailingtimshel "Active shooter" events are real and horrible, but, they are also massively used by the Left to drum up fear and they are constantly hypersensationalizing them. It is disgusting. We have a mental health crisis and victimhood mentality being created in our society. I grew up in an Era where people had rifles in their truck windows at school to hunt after school was out. People didn't do what they do now...what's the difference?
@@sailingtimshel No, mine's grown but I am a teacher.
Riley, you like to scoff at the warnings about security people give you. It's worked out for you so far. Let's hope you keep getting lucky, because the first time you're wrong, may be your last. I'm not trying to be the scare monger, but I've seen the evil men can do. Just because you scoff at it and put it to the side, doesn't make it any less real. Stay safe out there.
As a USMC I completely agree with your advice. Never trust in the goodwill of strangers in a small group. Unless you overpower them.
Yes because for women: there are worse things than death that could happen.
Riley, get your family and yourself out of that area ASAP.
Things that can go wrong outside of your control are NOTworth the risk!
Jul 16, 2020 - This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-003. 1. Issue: So far in 2020, there has been one reported kidnapping in the Sulu ...
@@sharimahigab1292 Where there is life, there is risk of death. Sailing itself has risk. Driving to the store has risk. One must weigh the upsides of taking those risks, and also the downsides. The downsides can be be potentially catastrophic. Make sure the upsides are worth dying for or losing someone for, because that could very well be the price.
That being said, living in a padded vault where you are safe from everything isn't much of an existence. As you say, maybe the danger is passed. All I'm saying is you may find trouble no matter what you do. There's no need to go looking for it.
First time i thought your pushing your luck to far, even more so with the kids, red zone is danger zone. (unless we are not seeing all the information you have). Just remember your not untouchable. good luick.
Totally agree!
@Ian-It6wp - Felt the same when the trimaran was first announced and not the way to go with young kids on board. Speed not a payoff against worry factor.
Will domestic help and sailing help now be a permenent factor?
If you watched the video, they have barely touched the edge of the red zone through day sail and anchored in front of coast guard. Not desirable but not as dangerous as it seems
@@dune_tech I did watch the Video thank you still to dodgy.
First time? You haven’t seen the video where Riley decided to fight monkeys instead of protecting his child?
Granted, we only see what you show us. But from this viewers perspective it looked like a boat captain willing to risk the safety of his family and crew for an easier sail and to save time.
No, I worried that he just care for the content he will deliver.
Same with some moron in our country who dare to tried to stop the moving truck in their video.
Lot of deaths.
I lost respect for them when they swam with sharks while having kids
@jackiebilor time snorkelling with 1 adult in the dinghy and both small children in the boat. What happens if o e got into trouble? No forethought.der9523
We only see what you show us, after all. However, it appeared to this viewer that the boat captain was prepared to jeopardize his family's and crew's safety in order to save time and have an easier trip.
Genuinely mean this-it’s time for some humility and a little less self-absorption.
My first thought, when you said there was a Mayday call while you were in a red zone, was : “It is a trap”. Given the “mayday boat” sailed towards you and then just broke off when it saw you, that is still my best guess. Clearly the Mayday makes no sense coming from a boat that was not in distress. So either it was pirates and you were not the payday they were looking for, or it may have been the coast guard, in disguise, trapping pirates. Glad you are all safe! Love the videos, especially the long format. Stay safe.
I had the exact same thought! It's a trap!
I did a bit of digging based on all the comments here, and the anti-piracy monitoring group in the Phillipines has recommended they reduce the alert-level from Moderate to Moderate-Low because there hasn't been an incident of kidnapping in those waters in 1.5+ years due to the combined efforts of Malaysia and the Phillipines watch-groups. Given that information, it was likely an undercover watch-group wondering why their AIS has been turned off and making sure Vagabone wasn't the pirate. A bit of reading up on the situation shows that it's less dangerous than likely thought. Which is fortunate for them!
Or secondary ship that isn't a pirate but will tip off pirates for a % payment. that would've been my guess
@@valarya So nice to see someone that can "dig" alittle...all these comments carrying on about the dangerous are proper gullible fools.
I WOULD Have TAKEN OPTION # 1. NO QUESTION!!!! WOULD NEVER TAKE THAT RISK!
Same, I'm surprised they didn't even after explaining the risks.
Yeah, they didn`t explain why they didn`t just take option 1, sounded like the logical option to me.
As someone who lived in this area for a year, I can confirm that you took a real risk sailing through the red zone. This part of the Philippines is classified as a red zone for good reason. There’s a fine line between calculated risks and recklessness. As a foreigner, the only reason I could stay there was due to the protection provided by a very wealthy and powerful family who ensured my security. Even with such protection, it was still risky, and I had to take extra precautions. Without that type of local support, you truly put yourself and your family in danger. There’s a very good reason why foreigners avoid this area, and even many Filipinos are reluctant to travel there despite how beautiful this area is. You were very lucky nothing happened to you. The next sailor might not be so fortunate.
When did you live there? Because like all the other boy scouts in the comment section...you sound full of it.
@@GoogleIsNotYourFriend Definitely not a "boy scout", more like a girl scout. And experience means I have an opinion. You can disagree with me as much as you like (or not believe me), I'm really not bothered.
@@nickyzw You aren't bothered? Doesn't surprise me at all. Most of you lot that were happy to jump on them for the "risk" with your "experience"...were very quick to judge yet blissfully full of shit.
The threat in the area has persistently been downgraded since the start of the 20s, and while nothing is ever guaranteed, there hasn't been a major incident in awhile...if they were planning to spend there time on Mindanao, then sure, take a bit more caution but even then. It isn't at all like you (and others) have suggested.
@@GoogleIsNotYourFriend I've lived all around the world. In all types of countries and safety conditions. It's all about taking calculated risks in life. I've taken a lot of risks in my life. However, if you have children, you have a responsibility over their lives and going through a red zone is just reckless with a family. Additionally, these are UA-camrs with a lot of clout. Other sailers watch them and follow their example - the next boat won't be so lucky. And for your information, I did live in Mindanao. However, if you know the area at all, you know, warnings are relevant to that whole southern area.
@@nickyzw Exactly why I asked when you lived there...you are talking like it is still half a decade ago.
Your intentions might be good, trying to warn people...but you are spreading misinformation.
EDIT: Can you provide anything to back up your claim from the last couple of years? At best you'll find some petty theft at docks...
Have loved following you for years but with this decision you made, I just cannot watch you anymore. All the best guys xxxx
Top comment but you couple years late as I see it.
This was extremely risky behaviour and hugely negligent. The story reminds me of Richard Philips, the captain who ignored piracy warnings and was a well seasoned captain on dangerous routes and he's ship was hijacked and he was taken hostage by the pirates.
Some serious indications of reckless endangerment of children and you can get prosecuted for that.
Failure to Heed Warnings: By disregarding maritime warnings indicating the presence of piracy threats in the area and choosing to sail into the red no-go zone, you are knowingly putting the safety and well-being of your family, including your young children, at risk.
Lack of Communication Preparation: The failure to ensure proper communication equipment and procedures before embarking on the journey demonstrates a lack of due diligence and responsibility in ensuring the safety of all onboard, particularly the children who are dependent on you for protection.
Neglect of Duty of Care: As the captain of the vessel and the responsible adult for the safety of your family and crew, you have a duty of care to take reasonable precautions to avoid foreseeable risks and hazards. Your decision to sail into a known dangerous area without adequate preparation or consideration for the safety implications constitutes a failure to fulfill your duty of care.
Potential Consequences: Sailing into a red no-go area with piracy threats increases the likelihood of encountering dangerous situations, including potential piracy attacks or other maritime emergencies. The presence of children onboard further exacerbates the risks, as they may be more vulnerable and less able to respond to or escape from dangerous situations.
Something tells me they know more about what is safe and what is dangerous than a random person on the internet. Talking about them being at risk of prosecution and writing a paragraph about negligence is just cringe.
wow who gave u gods gift lol this dude is well experenced who are u to tell what route he takes u gotta take what is best at the time but u would no tht as ure some captain lol hahah
I don't know how you (Riley/Elayna) are able to read all the comments on your videos as it seems overwhelming. But I hope you do read the comments for THIS video. I am in agreement with the many, many that I read about the danger you seemed to have embraced on this voyage through the red zone. So many circumstances seemed to have been (in my mind) warning you not to go:
1) Red Zone = Do not enter
2) ALL communication avenues were broken - no chance to signal for help
3) Forest would have been unable to help protect in any hostile encounter
4) Elayna's intuition should have been taken very seriously
5) False MAYDAY calls should have raised the hair on the back of your neck
I could go on. I have watched your channel for a few years and mostly enjoy it, but I did not enjoy this one. PLEASE don't take a risk like this again.
I'll offer up the flip side...
1) They were making a stop next to a CG station on the fringe of the "red zone," which is not clearly defined anyway.
2)EPIRB, no? And even if they had comm, VHS isn't going to do much good, and who are you going to call anyhow?
3) No one would have been able to protect them in a hostile (i.e., guns) situation.
4) I think the point of what Reilly said was that he WAS taking Elayna seriously and valuing her input.
5) I think they did just that, no?
Not saying you're wrong, but I interpreted things differently. BTW, I'm surprised they don't carry a Garmin InReach as does Wind Hippie does (and I do while grouse hunting out of cell coverage).
@@kevinclark2642disagree with this take. The entire sulu sea is a dangerous area and has been for years. They shouldn’t be there at all imo. There is no chance in hell I’d sail there with a young family. No chance. Riley is a negligent fool…
@@kevinclark2642 I was thinking about it, and yes, it would have been better if they had not gone into the red zone. But Forrest was very ill , no coms, the damage to the boat. The route of an extra 6 days of hard sailing would have added more danger to the boat and certainly to Forrest. It was a tough decision.
Disagree, taking their boat to the Sulu Sea was a bad choice.
I don't usually leave comments, but I can't help myself this time. This is my first, and last time watching this channel. You could have chosen option 1, up the coast of Malaysia in safety, and gotten your sick friend to medical attention much sooner. Instead you chose to put your family in danger (absolute insanity) and prolong your friend's suffering. The arrogance and foolishness is unreal. It's all good, until it isn't, and in this case that could have been catastrophic.
Lenny did so good with the camera filming, great job little buddy!
As the kids get older, they’ll start to forget all their adventures but with the benefit of UA-cam, the memories are forever. Amazing ✌️👊🏼
😊👍
You'll be surprised about how much they remember. I remember a bunch of all these activities when I was a kiddo 😊
Ja memories of a father that puts his family in great danger in a red zone and no communication to the outside world his kids will love that one when they get older and see that.
@@sonjabertels6830 they're fine, give em a break. They were out at friggin sea they had to make a choice.
@@teagz621 you oviously don't have children.
A good Captain should always have his crew in mind when sailing. Maybe keep everybody in the loop with travel plans, especially if you think it's okay to head into red zones. Family and crew rely on the captain for their lives and safety. I've watched you guys for years and care deeply for everybody, this video hit in a different way.
I agree 🤍
He did, they spoke about it and all made the decision. As Eliana said, we are leaning towards the 3rd option.
I’m confused. At the start of the video, you put together a montage of news videos reporting on the numerous attacks in and around the area. Then a clip of Elayna apparently so anxious about the area she’s in tears. Then fast forward to Elayna casually stating that of the 3 possible options, you decide to go through the red zone.
Now either, you were just hyping up the danger so that we’d think - wow isn’t Riley such a brave, macho muscle man. OR - you really were just being incredibly stupid?
If neither of these is true, I’d love you hear your side of this, as it’s generating such a huge number of pretty strong comments (which I guess was the intention) Cheap tactics and unnecessary given the number of subscribers you have.
Think maybe it’s all going to your heads a bit?
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We lost all communication and still went into pirate territory with the safety of two small kids and a crew to consider (even though we didnt have to)
Darwin trying to prevent his dad from having any more kids 🤣
LOL!! I felt that and I'm a girl ha ha
Long time fan here and am really glad you made it safely! What's an extra week of travel when the risk is the safety of your family and crew? There is nothing on this earth that should take precedent over the well-being of those in your charge, Riley. The risk is certainly not worth a few days shaved off on your passage.
If you'd gone with option one, poor Forest might have been able to get medical care quicker. If that wasn't warning sign enough, perhaps losing communication in one of the more hostile and dangerous parts of the world was?
You were incredibly lucky this time.
Keep trusting your gut, Elayna and Riley, listen to her! Even if you think it's being overly cautious or ridiculous, there is nothing like peace of mind.
Just reckless behaviour which is what Reiley does all the time.
Pushing the odds is never good! If the wrong people were around that day this could have end much worse! Family safety comes first by all means avoid red zones like nothing! Never anchor in redzones, never!!!!!!!
Like many others have a few problems with the last vlog,
1. In all family safety situations Husband and or Father outrank the Captain.
2. Luck or chance are not Risk Elimination or Mitigation processes.
More luck does not equal less risk.
3. A Riley Risk Assessment process is straight out of The Little Book of Riley Shortcuts.
4. You are not a Captain, at best you are a competent Skipper and at worst sometimes a Gilligan.
A Captain has studied and trained for many years and follows Rules and Procedures not whims.
So Little Buddy, go get Mary Ann and the other castaways and spend some time apologising, then sit in the corner, take a big breath and repeat over and over, "l am not a Captain, l am not a Captain, l am not a Capt...." until you pass out. If you are lucky you will regain consciousness and we will see you next ep.
C'mon Little Buddy you are better than this, lift ya game.
Riley the red zones are there for a reason, be wise to heed the warnings. You have a family now! Any good Captain would think of his/her crew first before an adventure.
The cinematic quality of these recent videos is breathtaking.
Your boys are so amazing!!! And so adorable!!
I mean i wanted to say the same thing, is it just me or the colour grading and like something is like way way different, like i was watching this on big screen and i was like woooowww .. this looks like something else. i am some impressed by it. and 40 minutes is gone like so fast. I can. say this, that sthis channel has the best Vlog style movies on youtube, like really impressed. thats why i an still watching them from episode 14 i think. so for a long time.
Apparently what the Captain wants, the Captain gets.
Dangerous to others isn't his first concern.
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was sad to see the great risk you took on this one, you guys have sailed all over the world and will continue to do so, missing out on this one area would mean nothing compared to the risk you took. we love watching your adventures but want you to all put your safety first!
Sailing into a 'red zone' with a 70 ft mast (like a big come get me flag that can be seen for miles) would not be something I would ever do.
This is horribly irresponsible. There was a sailor kidnapped and beheading in the same waters in just 2017
It’s unbelievable the risks they put others and their kids through. The “it will never happen to me” attitude is great until it does happen to you. Speaking from experience here. Seven days to take the slow safe route seems like the only option worth considering.
Some might say the same about off grid living in Idaho. You would think one adventurer would respect another. You have no idea of their security precautions. They get more life in before noon than many of us do in a year. I think they discussed among each other and made the right decision for themselves and since we're seeing the video it would appear that they somehow made it through the red zone where one piracy event has been recorded since 2020. How a viewer thousands of miles thinks they know best is beyond me.
@JEB Your comparing the risk they just took, ignoring warnings to save a little time essentially, with the horrific things these pirates do to people. Women in front of their partners and the lives their kids would have if taken in the hands of monsters to Off grid living in Idaho?…
@@Rebeka1589 there has been far more murders and car accidents in any state than piracy in that sea in the past 4 years if you care to look. Forrest was sick and likely had a timeline to keep for his own plans. Not so easy add a week to travel when international plans are involved. Everyone acting as if the evil men are just waiting to pounce on anyone who crosses an imaginary red line is a bit silly. They discussed it, they made a plan, they love their family and they made their choice.
@@JEB.. Have you ever been on a boat? Most countries do not allow weapons (no guns). Some countries make you even turn in your spear fishing equipment and you can get it when you check out of the country. The build of the boat is flimsy, the "doors" are very easily opened. So, a homesteader in Idaho probably has multiple guns for protection, along with dogs to warn approaching dangers. They are completely vulnerable to dangers and if their boat becomes damaged or unable to sail or motor, they are stuck in a dangerous area. You cannot compare the safety of a home verses a boat.
@@lilygirl2719 yes. The point is not there is no danger, but relative to their normal day it was not much of a change. No place and no one is "safe". Live and let live is my point. Smart sailors have undisclosed personal security options, by the way.
This episode is, to me, one of the best, all the small and detailed photography clips give me a true sense of what people are feeling and the narratives help a bit. I've never been so locked into an vlog like this. A true appreciation of feelings are exposed and delivered. Amazing. To see Lenny's joy of learning and getting something spot on is tremendous.
I fear one day reading a headline about your family meeting an unfortunate end because sailing is risky. My grandparents were sailers and lost friends that had been sailing for decades. But it’s the life you choose and that’s great but to knowingly ADD to that danger in such a horrible potentially violent way I cannot fathom.
Ive found a growing gratitude for you & like minded individuals for choosing to raise em up traveling the world. I let life come to me, always have, always will be like the wind 💨⛵️ honestly it seems the Universe is showcasing families like yours to inspire/encourage me to build a truly free (freedom) clan 🎉 never thought I would but thus is the synchronicity of this beautiful experience ✅🙏blessings to your and your - safe travels on your journey
I love the excitement in your boys voices. They are such great little humans. When they are older, the stories they will be able to tell are going to be amazing!
Amazing! Glad you're safe! Can't wait for the next video!
So sad to see Forrest go! Hope he joins you guys again soon and that his health shapes up!
What for more unpaid work …. Used to be called slavery ……….
@@gregorymatthies5297 im pretty sure its paid, and its not like forest was forced to do this. he loves adventures and this is a great chance to show his skills to a wider audience + forest is not new to the channel he has been in many other episodes so stop being such a hater!
Extended version! I love that! Love you're work guys! I also love your choice of parenting! Your kids are so blessed to get to grow up this way. They will be truly grateful to you both for their upbringing. Ok, going to watch now! Safe travels💌
Super filming as usual and great sharing your feelings about everything. Thank You All
Sharing your food with that fisherman was a wonderful and caring thig to do. So proud of you Aussies. Lenny's boating skills get better every day. I cringed just a little when one of the kids tried to turn Riley into a Eunuch.
Darwin is hilarious! Smacking Riley in the junk and his expression of eating "the big fish." Thanks for sharing them with us! 😆
Your content never fails to impress, but this episode was truly exceptional. The drama, the cinematography, the authentic moments - they were all there. I appreciate your willingness to share real-life moments and problem-solving conversations. Keep up the fantastic work!!
So good to see you again, can't believe how big the boys are getting. It's always exciting to watch your adventures. Sorry about the damage to your boat from the anchor, that's a bummer! Love from Canada.
“You don’t hobby horse as much” Riley is the funniest character omfg 🤣🤣 Glad you guys are safe & sound❤
Love you all. I hope Forest gets well soon.
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Missionary kidnapped 23 years ago!! Different govt. do you homework
I can't imagine growing up and not remembering the adventures these kids have experienced with their parents. I was fortunate enough growing up to be taken from Indiana to Colorado 16 years in a row to camp in the mountains and felt blessed for that. These kids will never forget or not appreciate what they've been given. As will I not forget being able to live vicariously through these great recorded adventures. And when you sell them to NG I will watch again ;)
Love the long format for this channel.. less often but quality footage and less to NO commercials.
i know right , i mean i can take less episodes but the quality is so high that its not funny anymore. like and i mean not quality for a sailing channel but quality for a Vlog documentary travel family channel or just youtube in general. UA-cam should pay you to make these things and not just advertisement :D this week it has been really impressive. 40 minutes went by so fast
Lol, Darwin "Are you kidding me!" Soooo cute!!!
Totally captivating!!! Love watching you and look forward to every time you post a video! Thank you!💕
Loved this video. All of the scenery and drone footage is stunning. Love watching the kids grow and learn and experience amazing things. The interactions between you and your children are beautiful.
Not going say too much about where you guys were, except we have land Pirates here that are really bad and plentiful. No matter where you go and what you do, there are risks. I trust that you love your family and friends. Enough said.
Thank you so much for this journey!
Great Video, What a smart little whipper snapper Darwin is, He is talking well too! Lenny is growing into such a little helper and young man fast! Love watching your travels and videos. Keep up the great work guys ❤❤🙏🙏
Came down to read the comments...never do that...but it's good to see that others are thinking exactly what I was. Congrats on the attention though...this shld definitely direct the algorithm to give attention to the channel. Guess it doesn't matter how bad the attention is at this point, as long as you have those views and comments down below. Sorry on the big fail with this guys, we are all invested and hate to see do you something silly and unnecessary.
Yo, you’re a legend. The amount of planning and work that goes into your trips is incredible. I think if you’ve skippered around the world for 8 years it definitely gives you a level of decision making at sea that us at home can’t always understand. Be safe, get that horizon
Amazing video once again! The cinematography is amazing. Love Lenny’s response to why he loves it on the boat. ‘Because there is ropes’. Your kids are getting such a great start to life with your lifestyle. It has been so fun watching the boys grow.
Keep on being your awesome selves 🫶 . Hopefully Forrest feels better soon.
Yes, men and women do experience a different reality facing the world. Females begin to understand at some point that there are predatory men out there that sends us into high alert and we learn to listen to our instincts, stop being nice and brushing off our senses with self doubt and self judgements like, "oh you're just being prejudice" or whatever. We learn discernment and discretion to keep ourselves and our children safe from harm. Having these conversations with the men in our lives who love us and haven't seen or noticed the predatory looks or stalking behaviors is vital.
Special in the Ocean 🌊 life! It is soooo hard random to find a sexy girl 😇😇😇?
@@Freelaugh2024 Unless you are sailing with "Sailing Doodles" or run into his boat! he always have a bunch of hot ladies onboard! www.youtube.com/@Sailingdoodles
It is sad how this is affecting both male and females. As a male living in Switzerland (the safest country in the world) I find women here don't even look at men for fear of something!!!! When hiking all men say hello but women never do. I have long ago stopped being polite and saying hello to women.
@@babahash I understand what you're saying and how as a friendly and polite person this has affected you. My only suggestion is the allow females to take the lead. If they nod, nod back at them. If they say hello, say hello back. If they strike up a conversation, converse with them and so forth. If they take space for themselves, give it to them, don't try to close the distance.
again a perfect format for watching it at quarter to midnight, despite knowing to have to go into an office in germany next day at 8 but still dreaming away in the midle of the night... just awesome. thank you so much for sharing your unique look at our blue marvel
These are the most beautiful videos. I look forward to them every week. You and your family's love of life shows through in every frame.
Thank you for continuing to put out these amazingly done long form videos! They are a joy to watch!
We sail in Asia for almost a decade. For me you had only one option: the safe route. Even considering the alternatives doesn’t make sense. Those potential attackers come from such a different world, unless you live there you have no idea about their aggression. They have nothing to lose and in their eyes all foreigners are extremely wealthy.
Mob or mayday is often used by fishermen on island to guide their ships into the mangrove. You’ll find it all over Indonesia and Malaysia. It’s tricky in a no go zone. Best to stay away.
I have been following this channel for years now , but have to say that this does not sit right with me. Something is off here. Would anyone really be so casual with his family`s safety , and post about it ? Something is not right here..
It's what younger people like to call "main character syndrome", kinda like the "oh but it won't happen to me" mentality.
There are graveyards full of those types of people. Complacency kills.
@@rar23424 Thank you for the insight . My first reaction : this passage may not have happened the way it was presented .
Unfortunately, views matter. That shouldn't take priority over safety.
loving the long videos!! thank you for putting this together for us!!!!
There is something stunning about the shots of your boat slicing through the water. The shape, the color, just something that makes the drone shots exceptional. Been following the two of you, and now four, from the very beginning and always look forward to your posts.
My wife's cousin moved back home to the Philippines, remarried, and lives on Palawan. Runs a small hardware store in his retirement years.
"Lenny tied knots" made me laugh out loud.
If it was only you two then take the risk. It’s not only you two, so you should be more responsible with your decisions. Of course, nothing could go wrong but when it does go wrong, you’ll wish you made a better decision. I’m sure the percentage of nothing going wrong is very high, but the warnings are there for a reason. Without kids, I would be completely beyond board with trying something like that, but I have an adventure is nature. But if my child was on board, there’s no way. Good luck!🍀
Jul 16, 2020 - This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-003. 1. Issue: So far in 2020, there has been one reported kidnapping in the Sulu ...
Those missionaries was 23 yrs ago
So respect you both and the decisions that you make for your family. Thank you for continuing to share.
Love watching all your adventures. Stay safe and thanks for sharing with all of us ⛵️
People in the comments are trying to say something without actually saying it. I'll say it. IT'S ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING to risk your wife being raped by pirates just to save a few days of sailing. Pathetic! You guys did a video where Riley was traumatized by a monkey biting him while protecting his territory, yet Riley is willing to risk Elayna's life? I know he thinks that sailing through pirate waters makes him look tough and brave but it actually makes him look narcissistic and extremely selfish.
The pirates would do much worse to the children.
You are absolutly right and thank you for your honesty. BUT: Elayna is a grown woman and what I, a mother and grandmother, haven't understood is: Why didn't she leave the boat with her two boys and let Riley go on alone?
I would never have given in in this journey and would have left the boat together with my kids. Perhaps then Riley would have understood the importance of the issue. I'm still angry about him, sorry.
the using chatgpt thing for 'dumming' down or up learning for kids is actually brilliant
truth.
I do the same for when I send out work emails
❤️ loved this episode! So glad that y’all are safe so far. 👍🏻
Wow that was amazing. Very good episode thanks for the extra effort that went into this one.
Darwin’s laugh is so contagious ❤️❤️❤️
I'm from the Philippines. The fish you caught is a blubberlip snapper, a fish with very tough skin, at 38:24. If you're near Tawi-Tawi or Sulu, you can speak English; most Filipinos in a group 5/10 can understand and speak English, albeit broken English, but it can still be used for communication. Never hesitate to speak English in Philippines its basically our 2nd language.
Wow, one of the best vlog!
What an adventure thanks once again for taking a along 😊
Absolutely incredible footage. And two sweet little boys. You guys work so well together.
Be well, Forest💕
Loved the video. Such a wonderful life for the boys. Glad you’re safe
You’ve become such wonderful storytellers and parents guys.
Thank you, sincerely, for the years of interesting videos and hard work. 💐
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing insights into your thought process and daily life
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Big love from Portland, OR. Stay Safe
I do think Riley has lost his mind. He buys a boat built for speed, not comfort or safety (for kids) and then he, as the captain, moves everyone into an unsafe area. I have been watching these guys for years, and it used to be SO much better. They had more fun, it was more fun to watch. Now they just seem stressed and uncomfortable.
Much love, care and blessings to your family/ crew/ channel 🙏
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I love everything about your four. You add pleasure into my life, and that a great thing.
Thank You !
I appreciate you guys sharing your mistakes despite all of the negative comments you receive. No one is perfect.
This was not a mistake. Not locking the anchor was a mistake (even that was due to negligence and apparent arrogance, really) - going into such an area, knowing, as they described, how dangerous it is, with two little kids, to save 7 to 10 days of sailing - that's not a mistake. That is child endangerment. Whatever I thought this guy could teach me - I feel sick after watching this video. And let's not let his wife, the mother of those kids, off the hook - she could have said no. She could have refused to follow her asshole husband into this insane risk - but she didn't. All in going by on this is what they chose to show in the video - so based on that - they both put those kids at risk of life totally unnecessarily. This wasn't "just" the already higher risk of them sailing - this was all that PLUS walking into a well marked mine field with those two kids in their hands - to hell with these two.
Glad you guys made it safe through the Sulu Sea! Just a word of caution to other sailors though, that the red zones in the Philippines should be taken seriously. I am a filipino and have done scuba dive excursions in the Sulu Sea and the Abu Sayyaf Group are really dangerous. They have been linked as being partners with other Terrorist organizations like ISIS.
With that being said, Mabuhay and welcome to my beautiful country. If you have the opportunity to sail to Tubbataha Reef (this is still in the SULU sea), I do recommend you do so, as it is a UNESCO world heritage site and has the most insane marine biodiversity. Additionally, If you go to Coron (an area in Palawan) You can also free dive and scuba dive the Japanese World War 2 Shipwrecks that have corals growing on and around them. Have a fantastic trip. Looking forward to see all the Philippine content :)
You guys are amazing! I can't get enough of these longer videos. Thanks so much for your hard work 💗💗
Beautiful but yet raw video! Loved it guys. Boys are totally adorable and so glad all went ok! x
Up and down adventures that's for sure. Hope Forest recovered. Darwin looked so big taking that nap and they both are just so fun. Hugs to you all. XO, Kelly
I was actually veeeery surprised by your choice of passage. Riley used to be very protective and responsible, but this seems to be an unnecessary risk to take. Not just because of the kids, but you also have two crew. Imagine something happens to anyone on board ... you will never ever forgive yourself having chosen this path because in the end it only saved you a day or two.
I'm glad it worked out, but shit happens ... 😕
It all started with the insistence on getting that new boat which was really what Riley wanted.
loved this! it’s so crazy there are still pirates..,and great there are devices to tell you where they are! thank you for working so hard for our enjoyment!
You're all in my heart and prayers. Catch the wind and stay Safe
Forrest.. Get well
I would never take my family into a known red zone. The danger is not worth any time saved . The reported horrors that have happened to others should be enough to keep anyone away from there.
Jul 16, 2020 - This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-003. 1. Issue: So far in 2020, there has been one reported kidnapping in the Sulu ...
Great long video. Thank you!
thank you for sharing! We love your content
Nice catch Riley. Glad to see that you are all safe and well. Hope you continue to feel better Forest. Fair winds.
Longtime viewer here. First time I get angry with Riley. When a woman says I don’t wanna go there, listen to her. It’s a red zone for a reason. You can take a risk on your own but never put others in danger. Stay safe and don’t do that again. My heart is not the youngest one anymore 😉
especially because the things that would happen to elayna are probably far far worse than anything that they would do to riley