Video: Baby sea lion boards boat and cuddles sailor's leg In the video, filmed on May 18, the baby sea lion can be seen climbing on-board and having a look around. Unafraid of the people on the boat, it makes a beeline towards Mr Gilkinson and begins to rub his head on his leg, before settling down and closing its eyes. A video has become a viral hit on YouTube where it has been watched more than 300,000 times.