La Vagabonde Sells the Rapido 60: The End of an Era—or the Start of Something New?
Friends of mine and generous supporters of my book, Catamarans, the Complete Guide for Cruising Sailors by Gregor Tarjan, Riley and Elayna have never been afraid to follow the wind toward a new horizon. Their journey has already seen several bold transitions—from early years aboard a monohull to the performance-focused Outremer 45, and ultimately to the striking Rapido 60 trimaran that would carry their young family across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Micronesia. Along the way, they didn’t just log miles; they helped redefine modern ocean storytelling for an audience of nearly 2 million followers.
Now comes another unexpected tack. In a recent video opened with the simple words, “We’re selling our boat, guys…”, Elayna reveals that the €2-million dream trimaran Riley long envisioned is officially on the market. After sharing both the excitement of acquiring the Rapido 60 and the technical challenges that followed, the couple turns quickly to what lies ahead: a vision of a self-sufficient farm, a permanent piece of land where their family can live more sustainably—yet still remain connected to the sea, with a sailboat and RIB waiting nearby. The destination country, the land itself, even the design of a possible future vessel all remain undecided, and in true La Vagabonde spirit, they are inviting their global community to help shape this next chapter.
If another boat does enter their lives, it may be the philosophical opposite of the high-performance trimaran they are leaving behind. Rather than speed and cutting-edge engineering, Riley and Elayna speak dreamily of something slower and more timeless—perhaps an old wooden sailboat, perhaps a classic trawler, perhaps something not yet imagined. What remains constant is not the vessel, but the spirit of exploration that has always defined their path.
For now, there are still six final weeks to savor aboard La Vagabonde 3, an emotional closing passage to a voyage that has inspired millions to think differently about freedom, family, and life at sea. Endings like this rarely signal retreat; more often, they mark the quiet beginning of a new and deeply intentional adventure.
Those interested in acquiring the Rapido 60 can contact the team directly at projectlavagabonde@gmail.com, and the full announcement is also available on SeaPeople, the community platform Riley and Elayna created to connect sailors around the world.
