Leading the Escapade · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailing vessel Escapade transits from Martinique through St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Trinidad for a scheduled haul-out.0:12 After dodging a hurricane in Guadeloupe, the crew anchor-hops down the east coast of Martinique, including a stop in a sheltered bay near Fort de France.0:12 During the passage, the onboard water pump fails, requiring the removal of the navigation table and fridge to access and replace the unit.6:20 The crew navigates past St. Lucia and Grenada, completing a 30-hour open-water sail to reach Trinidad.12:48 Upon arrival at the yard in Scotland Bay, the boat is hauled out for maintenance and upgrades.14:04 The crew notes that local yards often require portable air conditioning units to prevent mold growth during long-term storage in the Caribbean climate.16:08 A pressure-washing mishap during the haul-out forces the crew to clean the interior after water sprays through an open seacock and bathroom sink.19:06 The vessel will remain in the yard for several months while the crew travels to Mexico.0:26

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