Sailing La Vagabonde follows Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu and their family’s life on the water. Their videos cover ocean passages, boat projects, and the day-to-day work behind a sailing channel.
This profile looks at the people behind the channel, the boats featured in their videos, and the difference between visible business activity and private financial information.
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The people behind Sailing La Vagabonde
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu are the Australian creators behind Sailing La Vagabonde. Their children, Lenny and Darwin, have also been part of the channel’s family sailing story.
The appeal of the channel goes beyond the destinations. Boat maintenance, passage preparation, filming, and family routines all feature alongside the sailing. Viewers get a sense of how much work happens between the highlights.
Sailing Nahoa offers another account of raising a family while cruising.
From a monohull to a trimaran
The channel’s boat history includes a Beneteau Cyclades 43 monohull, an Outremer 45 catamaran, and the Rapido 60 trimaran, La Vagabonde III. These are different types of sailing vessels: a monohull has one hull, a catamaran two, and a trimaran three.
Rapido announced the couple’s choice of a Rapido 60 in June 2021. Its November 2023 launch report identifies La Vagabonde III as hull number 04. The build and launch are therefore part of the channel’s history, rather than an upcoming project.
The Outremer chapter
The Outremer 45 was an earlier home for the family and an important part of the channel’s growth. The video below records a decision about that boat at the time it was published; it should not be read as a current sale or ownership announcement.
For another family’s experience moving between boat types, see the vessels featured in Sailing Zatara.
Income and net worth: what is known?
A successful sailing channel can earn money from several sources. Advertising, audience support, sponsorships, merchandise, and other businesses are separate income streams, each with its own costs.
The earlier version of this profile quoted a net-worth figure and monthly earnings estimate without sufficient sourcing. Those figures have been removed. We do not have verified financial records that establish Riley and Elayna’s combined net worth or Elayna’s personal income.
A boat’s advertised value is not a measure of its owner’s net worth. Nor do video views reveal take-home pay: advertising rates vary, while production, maintenance, travel, and business expenses reduce gross revenue.
For that reason, this profile does not present a dollar estimate as fact. Specific claims about earnings or sponsorship terms need a dated disclosure from the creators or another reliable source.
What is Vagabonde Adventures?
Vagabonde Adventures offers sailing charters, flotillas, coaching, and American Sailing certification courses. Its website lists destinations and the available sailing experiences.
If you are interested in a trip, check the operator’s current itinerary, boat, crew, and course details directly. Booking a sailing holiday should not be taken to mean that Riley or Elayna will personally be on board.
Following the journey
For new episodes and announcements, visit the Sailing La Vagabonde YouTube channel. Check a video’s publication date before treating its location or boat plans as current: sailing footage may be published after the events it shows.
If the videos have sparked an interest in sailing, our first-time sailing tips are a practical starting point. For more channel profiles, browse the sailing directory.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Riley and Elayna?
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu are the Australian creators of Sailing La Vagabonde. Their channel documents sailing, boat projects, and family life.
Is La Vagabonde III a catamaran?
No. La Vagabonde III is a Rapido 60 trimaran, which has three hulls. The Outremer 45 featured earlier on the channel is a catamaran.
How much are they worth?
We do not have a verified figure. Estimates based on boat prices, subscriber counts, or video views cannot establish their personal net worth.
Can I book a sailing trip through Vagabonde Adventures?
Yes. The operator advertises charters, flotillas, and sailing instruction. Check its website for current availability and who will crew the trip.
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