We LOST all Communication in Pirate Territory.. (Extended, cinematic cut)

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 Youtube 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Genuinely mean this—it’s time for some humility and a little less self-absorption.

I WOULD Have TAKEN OPTION # 1. NO QUESTION!!!! WOULD NEVER TAKE THAT RISK!

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 YouTube, the memories are forever. Amazing ✌️👊🏼

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Have loved following you for years but with this decision you made, I just cannot watch you anymore. All the best guys xxxx