Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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Riley and Elayna conclude their final weeks aboard their trimaran in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, before placing the vessel for sale and transitioning to land-based travel.1:09 The region presents significant navigational challenges, characterized by limestone cliffs and seabed depths that drop vertically from a few meters to over 50 meters, making shallow, sandy anchorages rare.2:22 The crew utilizes the Windy app to monitor incoming storm cells and lightning activity during coastal transits.34:55 While in the area, they visit the Child Aid Papua School, which integrates marine biology and conservation into its curriculum, and tour a leopard shark nursery on Cree Island.8:19 Following a medical concern, the family plans to fly to Bangkok for skin cancer screenings and wellness treatments.47:17 They intend to maintain a sailing lifestyle while establishing an off-grid land base.47:57 A deckhand, Decky, remains with the boat to manage maintenance during their absence.49:28

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