A few helping hands after Hurricane Irma (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 144

Riley, myself, and two other boats drop the pick in southern Barbuda to volunteer in the clean up after the devastation of hurricane Irma. It was a real eye opener having spent time in the town, talking to the locals and seeing how progress on rebuilding the island was coming along. At this stage they say it is going to take them at least another two years to get back to 'normal'. We also run out of cooking gas and have to resort too camp fires for dinner, which is always fun. If you'd like to help the Barbudans, here is a link to the video on how you can do that: sailing-lavagabonde.com/barbu...
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  • @Burvedys
    @Burvedys6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping to rebuild Barbuda.

  • @HazelHammond1505
    @HazelHammond15052 жыл бұрын

    You two are great to give up your life of sailing for a few days to help other in need. So glad to see Riley's arm doing better. Like he said it will still give out. BUT he's doing so much more then he was. I haven't been saying any thing, BUT I have been hitting like button. :)

  • @annac298
    @annac2985 жыл бұрын

    I feel so inspired by your life on ship. Really makes me want to do the same x

  • @erickuhn2812
    @erickuhn28126 жыл бұрын

    You guys seemed blazed when you ran out of gas 😂 😂

  • @pierreledingue7260

    @pierreledingue7260

    3 жыл бұрын

    try it lol :p

  • @LeeShand
    @LeeShand6 жыл бұрын

    Good onya both. Really nice thing to do.

  • @toothfairy1605

    @toothfairy1605

    6 жыл бұрын

    What about a bucket and a good quality drain plunger with a few water flow holes drilled in the rubber, for doing the washing? Worked great for me. Love your work.

  • @jonbramms3034
    @jonbramms30346 жыл бұрын

    I always find it difficult, when wandering, to deal with the fact that there is SOO much need and never enough time. There are always places that a person could dedicate their life to fixing but we tend to spend a day or a week lending a helping hand. In the end, I struggle with feeling like a volunteer tourist, who is left feeling great about myself for helping but knowing that the work is long from done. I know that I helped, but it is hard to sleep knowing how great the suffering of our world remains. I applaud you for raising awareness because this may be the only real cure. The real need is for more helping hands. So, hopefully your work here will reap rewards and more will come to help in Barbuda.

  • @IMSiegfried

    @IMSiegfried

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @mootchs

    @mootchs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah well said!

  • @donzie13
    @donzie136 жыл бұрын

    This video reminded us of Hurricane Katrina here in the South United States. It will take them a long time to rebuild. We are still rebuilding after all of these years. It displaced thousands of people who now live in other places. Some try to go back and leave again. Others left and never went back. Others go back but it is not the same. Things have changed but in other ways we have gotten back to what we had before. It's hard to explain.

  • @charlesv3962
    @charlesv39626 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful place, I wish everyone a speedy recovery and to remain hopeful, may god help the people on Barbuda. Riley and Elayna, two of life’s lottery winners. God bless you two for helping the people on Barbuda.

  • @andreagastinato5199
    @andreagastinato51996 жыл бұрын

    Love the generosity of you and your friends helping the people there. Sailors are the best!

  • @Pennystudio99
    @Pennystudio996 жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of hard work. I bet they were so thankful!

  • @matthewherman5980
    @matthewherman59806 жыл бұрын

    Well I guess man can’t live on lobster alone... that cereal looked awesome... as long as you scored something off homie in the brown yankee hat. Also your” I wrestle alligators” shtick may have been completely lost on that cute little boy, it wasn’t on me,I got a good chuckle out of it and smiled till my cheeks hurt. Also Elayna’s laughter is pure medicine and obviously your volunteer work is commendable. That’s what separates you guys from the rest of the distinguished list of circumnavigators since Magellan. And that fire on the beach with Mattie’s cocktails is mos def right up my alley. The Life!!! P& L WAYB UM

  • @brenda_rmohammed4357
    @brenda_rmohammed43576 жыл бұрын

    You guys are just wonderful human beings...so nice to see you lend a helping hand to the clean up operation! Blessings 🙏❤️

  • @johnhansen8134
    @johnhansen81346 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for helping out!!!

  • @brendanwalsh6640
    @brendanwalsh66406 жыл бұрын

    The Barbudan people are amazing. 2000 people support eachother and just love sharing their beautiful island when we visited. I've never felt so welcomed in another country. Was stressed as hell when the lost their cell tower, they lost contact, and the hurricane ripped right over them. It will take a few years to get back to normal, but every dollar and hand helps!

  • @minxiluv
    @minxiluv6 жыл бұрын

    First had Ti punch when me and my dad sailed to tiny island in the Caribbean and now we drink it all the time!

  • @larissad1310
    @larissad13106 жыл бұрын

    I admire you both, such a wonderful thing you've done helping clean up after the hurricane damage. I tune in every week and I love seeing what exciting things you get up to. It's like going on a mini-getaway with every episode. You were the inspiration for my stepdad to get back into to sailing and late last year we got a UFO34 and I'm now learning how to sail. I love it, there is nothing quite like being on the water, nothing else seems to matter when I'm out there. So thank you both for being so awesome. Ps. how exciting La Vagabond III

  • @peri-sue6973
    @peri-sue69735 жыл бұрын

    Wow you guys are great ambassadors! It’s really great of you all to pitch in. Love seeing all the great beautiful places along with the wonderful locals! Thanks for the info how to help.♥️

  • @T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan
    @T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan2 жыл бұрын

    Loving this series. Day 5 of binge watch.

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker6 жыл бұрын

    These people must be at the end of their ropes. Poor people are looking at the possibility of another hurricane season. Thanks for helping them, they need all of the help they can get.

  • @VictorBlack69
    @VictorBlack69 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys great video and very nice you guys help the people of Barbuda.

  • @000001willy
    @000001willy6 жыл бұрын

    I know you are touring the world in a million dollar catamaran but the fact that you are pitching in with the clean-up of Barbuda says something about your values of helping other people. I just wish the developed governments of the world were providing these countries with more financial, material and human resource help. Sending volunteers from Peace Corps, Canadian University Students Overseas, the UN Volunteer Services Overseas would be a big help to these people. What I fear is this seasons hurricanes which are about to hit the Caribbean islands. You guys also need to be thinking about getting to a safe location to sit out the hurricane season.

  • @calebgunther4259
    @calebgunther42594 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why... but everytime I start watching these videos I get so excited. That same feeling you get when your about to go on holiday🙏

  • @James_taylor810
    @James_taylor8106 жыл бұрын

    Top stuff guys!

  • @josh_watson
    @josh_watson6 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful souls. Good on you for helping. Cheers!

  • @hobbiehobbs
    @hobbiehobbs6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic both of you!

  • @chiefcliff
    @chiefcliff6 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done

  • @tammysaj9039
    @tammysaj90392 жыл бұрын

    I' was in Cocoa Beach FL when Irma hit, I just sat in the house and it sounded like a freight train rolling through. I did clean up behind Jeannie and Ivan early 2004 .

  • @FamilyTravelVlog
    @FamilyTravelVlog6 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos you have been doing here. Really interesting hearing the stories and a bit of what it’s like

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold5 жыл бұрын

    Good job to you all !!!

  • @philipnixey436
    @philipnixey4366 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous work you two.

  • @kingkustomz33
    @kingkustomz336 жыл бұрын

    I’m behind a few episodes right now but good to see Riley has strength back in his arm.

  • @dannyyoung6015
    @dannyyoung60153 жыл бұрын

    im rewatching all of these. what a day you all had. good on ya. helping out, little rum, little fire and fireside dinner. good on ya

  • @ralphholiman7401
    @ralphholiman74016 жыл бұрын

    Good on y’all for helping!

  • @tvpolishprogram3804
    @tvpolishprogram38046 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed, great job and be save!

  • @markjones6873
    @markjones68736 жыл бұрын

    Epic work guys, big respect.

  • @dannybiggs3248
    @dannybiggs32485 жыл бұрын

    You all are amazing, you are making a difference. Fantastic job...

  • @williamwiese9963
    @williamwiese99636 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so great!! Keep those great videos coming and stay safe out there... it's great to see Riley's feeling good 😀✌

  • @mitmitmendoza1644
    @mitmitmendoza16445 жыл бұрын

    Happy tears dropped as i see u guys not only enjoying life as we to but also helping others...welldone...cheers...

  • @danielhoyle3546
    @danielhoyle35466 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping the island people.

  • @sjoerdalblas
    @sjoerdalblas4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome guys, that claen up work!

  • @KinuGrove
    @KinuGrove6 жыл бұрын

    The water looks amazing :) I live on an island and see nice water all the time but this is really nice.

  • @mansoureh
    @mansoureh6 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring! well done with the clean up

  • @lidbergtech
    @lidbergtech6 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel! Content is amazing and you 2 are so great complimenting each other! Great job!

  • @Rshorttt
    @Rshorttt6 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @gmt36
    @gmt366 жыл бұрын

    Good on you guys for helping out! Cheers from Miami

  • @8755415
    @87554156 жыл бұрын

    Good Job guys.

  • @carsyeah23
    @carsyeah236 жыл бұрын

    Another fun Sea-Escape. Thank you!

  • @freeddragon3538
    @freeddragon35386 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job! Really love your channel.. You both are so amazing! Make us feel like family in all your endeavors, efforts, trials, and celebrations... Keep up the the good work!

  • @robertouimet3027
    @robertouimet30276 жыл бұрын

    Congrats to you guys! I am a strong believer of paying forward in life on every chance we get 👍

  • @rogerkolenda8726
    @rogerkolenda87266 жыл бұрын

    That's so awesome you guys can help in cleanup efforts there! Good on you:) Keep up the good work!

  • @bensones6981
    @bensones69816 жыл бұрын

    You guys are honestly the best

  • @DrMatt-pj2eg
    @DrMatt-pj2eg6 жыл бұрын

    Always just excellent music choices!

  • @Bucketlistretreats
    @Bucketlistretreats6 жыл бұрын

    So great of you guys to help out as much as you could. Beautiful picnic on the beach OMG X100!!! #dreaming XO, Kelly

  • @donb4386
    @donb43866 жыл бұрын

    Well that's how disaster clean up is done on the islands. Many hands and one piece at a time. Wonderful to see you lending a hand and giving the need for continued relief some exposure.

  • @deantubeful
    @deantubeful6 жыл бұрын

    Good effort guys. Fair seas and following winds. x

  • @towingthekitchensink4312
    @towingthekitchensink43126 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video. Beautiful people on Barbuda.

  • @wolflarcen5044
    @wolflarcen50446 жыл бұрын

    i love that you guys take the time to do this kind of thing, its a fantastic addition to your adventures, and an enriching feature for your followers and viewers!!!!! keep doing what you do!!!!

  • @geodeaholicm4889
    @geodeaholicm48896 жыл бұрын

    you 2 are a seriously cool couple. yer videos are a pleasure to watch. i look forward to them. that was a real nice thing, helping those folks recover from the storm.

  • @janispayne5570
    @janispayne55704 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great! So nice to help with clean up. You are good people.😇

  • @GPSJayDog22
    @GPSJayDog226 жыл бұрын

    Well done guys. Way to lend a hand. Cheers, Jay :-)

  • @0boarder0
    @0boarder06 жыл бұрын

    so nice of you to help those people restore their home

  • @harlanroeser7546
    @harlanroeser75466 жыл бұрын

    The people who follow u & the people u meet & the people u find r just a marvelous composite of beautiful, warm, ambitious & lovely souls we have here on earth. Thank u for bringing all of them into my little life. Luv ya'!

  • @ryang1718
    @ryang17186 жыл бұрын

    good job both a you keep havin fun!!!! Mj&Ryan

  • @kenneth.handsome3443
    @kenneth.handsome34435 жыл бұрын

    Good job you guys

  • @Biggwoody
    @Biggwoody6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @fifich6953
    @fifich69536 жыл бұрын

    Keep your good work going......thoughts go out to who are resisting difficult times. Bless you all😊

  • @witteveenjeroen
    @witteveenjeroen6 жыл бұрын

    Great that you're really trying to be a part of the place where you are. Cheers!

  • @stevecrombie5357
    @stevecrombie53576 жыл бұрын

    So much to do. All help is obviously welcome. A day, a week a month I'm sure they appreciated it. Glad you got a chance to help.

  • @Proost1
    @Proost16 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for getting the word out on Barbuda and for leaning in to help. You guys are wonderful!

  • @hhottsfishing
    @hhottsfishing6 жыл бұрын

    Love ur channel guys! U get a yeeyeeyeeh straight from Kentucky!

  • @richlawson640
    @richlawson6405 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love the editing.

  • @johnmiller6558
    @johnmiller65585 жыл бұрын

    Good job you two for helping ….

  • @Gman-109
    @Gman-1096 жыл бұрын

    We're all wearing "pints" today. Pints...haha, love it. Look good in them pints.

  • @alphasxsignal
    @alphasxsignal6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you helped the people there with the clean up.

  • @debralivingston7298
    @debralivingston72986 жыл бұрын

    Riley, Nice work out with the left arm at the end , glad to see your arm getting strong.

  • @FiremedicGross
    @FiremedicGross6 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @wi11y1960
    @wi11y19606 жыл бұрын

    Always a good vid to watch. The incidental music really helps. Good editing for content.

  • @Appleblade
    @Appleblade6 жыл бұрын

    Nice of you guys to help ... love the paint job on Aldon's house! ;)

  • @blaunellaskincare
    @blaunellaskincare6 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on hitting 400 thousand subs. Here's to 400 thousand more!

  • @davidturner8301

    @davidturner8301

    5 жыл бұрын

    They have 800K now :-)

  • @E620SE

    @E620SE

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@davidturner8301 and 967k now

  • @painphil
    @painphil6 жыл бұрын

    Very encouraging... you guys out there and making a difference for others that have faced loss... they would be so far from even dreaming of living the life you are, but you make the time to help. Great stuff!

  • @crazydiamond4565
    @crazydiamond45656 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you guys doing something for humanity. I was turned on to Vet tales staying Chuffed because of you. I enjoyed watching them more because of the help and love they spread around the world along with their sailing adventures. Glad to see you guys giving back.

  • @lawrencegleason4666
    @lawrencegleason46666 жыл бұрын

    Good on ya, mates, for your hard work pitching in..in the aftermath of the hurricane. Two thumbs up, E&R.

  • @charlisierra1910
    @charlisierra19106 жыл бұрын

    Riley is so nice and lovely to the kids.. would love to see him with his own ones :-)

  • @bust6665
    @bust66656 жыл бұрын

    Good job helping others that need it the most.

  • @emilymalene4146
    @emilymalene41466 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here. In the past week or so I’ve watched a ton of your videos. Really great stuff. I feel like I’m right there with you, minus the sea sickness! I am forever stunned by Elayna’s beauty inside and out. You’re okay too, Riley. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lives, and giving such a well rounded perspective on everything you do. You two are doing the damn thing and doing it well. Love from land locked Tennessee! 💜

  • @rufus699
    @rufus6996 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational - just keep it up.

  • @lightspeed388
    @lightspeed3886 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love watching your content. G'day guy's from the land of Oz. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @garysmith643
    @garysmith6436 жыл бұрын

    Looks like there is no shortage of work there. Good job helping clean up ! Awesome video

  • @justinplaysguitar
    @justinplaysguitar6 жыл бұрын

    So I literally just watch most your videos over the last couple of days and it’s awesome that’s the dream people talk about living. Safe travels I’m retired us military and would love to do somthing like this though I would have to acquire a lot of knowledge lol. Safe travels you are awesome people

  • @dummodek
    @dummodek6 жыл бұрын

    Love you videos guys awesome to watch and follow your adventure👍

  • @arthurhart1846

    @arthurhart1846

    6 жыл бұрын

    Damian Dekker i

  • @HandyMan657
    @HandyMan6575 жыл бұрын

    I love that laugh El.. So cool.

  • @Castathon
    @Castathon6 жыл бұрын

    Epic guys as usual very inspiring!!🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @newlevelgraphicsdavidframe2870
    @newlevelgraphicsdavidframe28705 жыл бұрын

    Nice that you guys helped out. From watching your videos you guys are cut from the same cloth as myself.

  • @robbylafont
    @robbylafont6 жыл бұрын

    Elayna and Riley are good people....the world needs more...fair winds

  • @wanderingaj8030
    @wanderingaj80306 жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much....wish i could do more also

  • @devonshire56
    @devonshire566 жыл бұрын

    You two are STARS !!! Your making a difference for people who love their island and want to bring it back to life much as it was. Yea, Hurricane season now, so watch your positions and have an escape plan in mind. Love the camera work and superb editing...good work Elayna.

  • @Me20011
    @Me200116 жыл бұрын

    You guys are the tops.....

  • @revans4774
    @revans47746 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!

  • @sockenkekse2557
    @sockenkekse25576 жыл бұрын

    His house is so cute with the pink bike and everything I dont know I just kinda like it.

  • @scarface-39
    @scarface-396 жыл бұрын

    Outremer knew what they were doing when they sponsored you guys with a discounted boat!!! Great content always, Cheers from New Mexico USA!!!