Leading the Escapade · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Escapade explores St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, anchoring at Trunk Bay and Watermelon Cay for snorkeling and beach access.2:20 They forage for lobster and crab by hand, noting that spearfishing is prohibited within the national park boundaries.12:39 While hiking to the Annenberg sugar mill ruins, they observe local wildlife, including small deer and mongoose.8:24 The crew later transits to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, to collect Amazon packages containing boat supplies, including a new set of Tefal Ingenio induction-compatible cookware.14:09 These pots and pans feature removable handles, allowing for compact nesting storage and oven use, which the crew identifies as a space-saving solution for galley management.16:28 During the passage to St. Thomas, they sail downwind using only the headsail in light winds.14:38 The crew also tests inexpensive, drop-in underwater LED lights to observe nocturnal marine life around the hull.18:48

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