Leading the Escapade · video

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Janae and Jason, sailing the 50-nautical-mile passage from their previous location to Antigua, navigate upwind in 15 to 20 knots of apparent wind.4:05 The pair maintains speeds of 7 to 8 knots, occasionally reefing as gusts hit 21 knots.4:40 Upon arrival, they anchor in Falmouth Harbour, maneuvering between reefs with only 3 meters of depth under the keel.9:05 The crew reports ongoing maintenance challenges aboard their boat, *Escapade*, including a non-functional generator, a leaking galley tap, and a reliance on solar power that struggles to support the water maker.3:50 To manage pet hair from two cats, they utilize an industrial wet and dry vacuum.12:30 While anchored in Falmouth Harbour, the crew meets up with friends from *SV Nehru* to hike to Fort George at Monks Hill and visit a local brewery.14:56 They also visit a Mexican restaurant in Antigua, where they encounter subscribers and receive complimentary tequila shots.17:02

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