Leading the Escapade

We're two ocean-loving Aussies sailing around the world aboard our 40ft monohull, Escapade. Our mission? To circumnavigate the globe and share the real, raw, and beautiful moments of life at sea—spearfishing, fixing things that break, exploring off-grid islands, and everything in between. We film it all: the highs, the lows, the cats, the chaos, and the quiet sunsets. This is full-time boat life…

Las Huacas, Panama· sep. 2026

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WE’RE BACK AT SEA! 🌴 San Blas, Boat Repairs & Insurance Update! Ep-235The owners of a 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey navigate to Bocas del Toro after lightning destroys their electronics.2. sep. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publisert2. sep. 2026

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StedLas Huacas, Panama

Back on the Water in Bocas del Toro… 🌴 Ep-234Escapade relaunches in Bocas del Toro as Jason and Janae test the 249-gram Antigravity A1 drone.24. aug. 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

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We Had No Choice But to Let Them Lift Our Boat Again… Ep-233The owners of a Jeanneau 40 repair structural grid damage caused by an improper boatyard lift.13. aug. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publisert13. aug. 2026

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They Damaged Our Boat… And We Were Left To Fix It! Ep-232A Panama boatyard's misplaced travel-lift pads cracked Escapade's hull and triggered a four-month insurance dispute.5. aug. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publisert5. aug. 2026

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Our Sailboat Is Almost Back Where It BelongsThe crew of *Escapade* installs a new Rocna swivel and radial-cut headsail before relaunching for the Pacific.22. juli 2026

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WE HAD TO CUT INTO OUR RUDDER!The crew of *Escapade* repairs hairline cracks in their foam-core rudder using West System epoxy and Cab-O-Sil.15. juli 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

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Ignoring This Boat Upgrade Could Cost You Everything | TruDesign Install! Ep-229Replacing bronze through-hulls with composite TruDesign fittings prevents corrosion and eliminates the need for future maintenance.8. juli 2026 · Colón, Panama

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The Haul Out That Changed Everything...Ep 228!A broken dinghy impeller and cast-iron keel rust tackled during a full catamaran haul-out.24. juni 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

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🌴 The Last Paradise Before the Pacific Crossing | San Blas Islands! Ep-227Escapade departs San Blas Islands for a Panama haulout, bound for Bali before October cyclone season.17. juni 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

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Sailing to the Caribbean's Most Remote Islands! Ep-226Night entry into reef-heavy San Blas after a 35-hour passage from Cartagena with a damaged headsail.10. juni 2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

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LAND at Last - Arriving in COLOMBIA After a WILD Passage | Day 15 (Ep 226)Escapade drifts the last 3 miles into Cartagena after fuel runs out following a 50-knot passage.29. mai 2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

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Wet, Exhausted & Hanging On - 50 Knot Caribbean Storm | Day 13 & 14 (Ep 225)A headsail shreds twice and fuel runs out during a 50-knot Caribbean passage to Cartagena.28. mai 2026 · Caribbean Sea

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The Raw Reality of Offshore Sailing - Torn Sail, No Fuel & Wild Weather | Day 12 (Ep 224)A shredded headsail patched with cut-up shorts keeps a fuel-less boat moving toward Cartagena in 45-knot gusts.27. mai 2026 · Caribbean Sea

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The Last Glimpse of Land Before South America | Day 11 (Ep 223)Near fuel-out at 2 a.m. off Haiti forces a dinghy-motor backup plan on a US-to-Colombia passage.26. mai 2026 · Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti

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We’re Going Nowhere… Trapped Off Cuba | Day 9-10 (Ep 222)A 3-knot contrary current off Cuba pins Escapade in place despite motoring and repeated tacking.24. mai 2026 · off the coast of Cuba

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We patched our SHREDDED SAIL… But Now the RIGGING Might FAIL | Day 8 (Ep-221)New standing rigging installed in Miami flexed alarmingly at the spreaders in 30-knot winds en route to Colombia.23. mai 2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

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Our Sail Tore in 40 Knots…10 Minutes Into the Crossing | Day 7 Continued... (Ep 220)A headsail tears along a resewn UV strip in 40 knots, forcing a Sunbrella patch repair before a Colombia crossing.22. mai 2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

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Boat Life in the Remote Bahamas Hits Different | Day 6-7 (Ep 219)A lost solar panel gets replaced and sewn to 1,800 watts total before a Colombia departure goes wrong.20. mai 2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

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The Ragged Islands Are Pure Paradise! | Day 4-5 (Ep 218)The Hog Key Yacht Club in the Ragged Islands charges no fees and marks visits with painted driftwood boat-name plaques.18. mai 2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

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Survival Mode at Sea + Monster Fish Caught | Day 2-3 (Ep-217)Forecast 22-knot winds hit 40 knots on the nose, forcing repeated tacks around unmarked Bahamian reefs.16. mai 2026 · Caribbean Sea

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Crossing the Gulf Stream & Fishing for Dinner | Day 1 (Ep-216)Gulf Stream crossing to Great Bahama Bank: adverse current cuts speed to 3 knots despite 12-knot wind.15. mai 2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

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A 50 Knot Squall Hit Before We Even Left | Day 0 (Ep-215)A 52-knot squall struck at anchor in Key Biscayne before departure for Colombia via the Bahamas.14. mai 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Preparing Our Sailboat to Leave Civilisation Behind! Ep-214A Starlink Mini draws one-quarter the power of the standard dish — a key upgrade before a Pacific crossing.13. mai 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Stocking Our Boat Like We’ll Never See Land Again! Ep-213A crew provisions for a Pacific crossing by prioritizing known staples and vacuum-sealing dry goods against weevils.6. mai 2026 · Polk County, United States

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We TORE Up Our DECK to Install SYNTHETIC TEAK… Ep-212Escapade replaces worn-out teak with Permateek synthetic decking after screws surfaced through the planks.30. apr. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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This Could’ve Brought Our Mast Down… So We Fixed It! Ep-21114-year-old standing rigging replaced DIY using Staloc fittings before a Pacific crossing.22. apr. 2026 · Miami, United States

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Arriving in Miami by Sailboat! (At Night 🤯) Ep-210The crew performs DIY rigging and deck upgrades while transiting the ICW from West Palm Beach.15. apr. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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BOAT UPGRADE - The Most Affordable High-Output Water-maker? (40 GPH) Ep-209A $4,000 SeaWater Pro unit produces 160 litres per hour, replacing a $10,000–$15,000 Desalinator before a Pacific crossing.8. apr. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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New Mainsail, New Anchor Chain & Learning to Sew on a Sailrite! Ep-208Upgrading to stainless steel chain prevents locker pile-ups and eliminates rust, while radial-cut sails improve performance.11. mars 2026 · Polk County, United States

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DIY Boat Flooring Replacement (Start to Finish) Ep-208Replacing boat flooring requires precise templating and six to eight coats of varnish for high-traffic durability.5. mars 2026 · Polk County, United States

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We Opened a Can of Worms on Our Sailboat - DIY Saloon Rebuild! Ep-206A rotted nav table area on Escapade gets rebuilt using teak veneer marine ply cut at World Panel Products in Riviera Beach.25. feb. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Life Aboard Isn’t Always Smooth Sailing! Ep-205A cat's corneal scratch forces a Vero Beach vet stop mid-ICW transit, costing $170 and a day's run south.12. feb. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Stainless Steel Anchor Upgrade – Why We’re Making the Switch | EP 204The crew upgrades to a stainless steel Rockner MK2 anchor to improve chain handling and holding power.28. jan. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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Giving Our Sailboat Some TLC | Deep Cleaning, Tweaks & Repairs! Ep-203Non-marine thread sold as UV-rated in Malta caused the bimini stitching to disintegrate in tropical conditions.21. jan. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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A Hot Tub off the Back of a Sailboat (Yes, Really) Ep-202The crew installs a 110-volt Renogy inverter to run US appliances alongside their existing 220-volt Victron system.14. jan. 2026 · Jacksonville, United States

Publisert14. jan. 2026

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + We Almost Bought a Dismasted Sailboat! EP 201Janae and Jason pass on a $25,000 dismasted Jeanneau 49 DS to pursue a Pacific crossing instead.7. jan. 2026 · Polk County, United States

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LIVEABOARD ESSENTIALS: STUFF WE SWEAR BY ON OUR BOAT! EP-200Essential liveaboard gear includes space-saving collapsible kitchenware, vacuum sealers for provisions, and moisture-control solutions for boat interiors.17. des. 2025

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BOAT LIFE Just Got More FUN - This Thing FLIES Underwater! Ep-199The Sublue White Shark Navbow underwater scooter features three speed modes and a 40-meter depth rating.10. des. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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LUXURY on the WATER: Inside Hammock Beach MARINA! Ep-198Sailing vessel Escapade utilizes the resort-style amenities and hurricane-rated slips at Hammock Beach Marina in Florida.3. des. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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The Current Nearly Defeated Us… Ep-197A cruising couple navigates ICW bridge schedules and strong tidal currents while transiting toward Daytona, Florida.27. nov. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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Navigating Shallows With NO Depth Sounder 😬 Ep-196The crew of *Escapade* navigates shallow Florida ICW channels using only Navionics charts after their depth sounder fails.19. nov. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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First Time Up the ICW! | Big Comfort Upgrades on Escapade! Ep-195The crew of *Escapade* installs electric table legs and 3M Dual Lock fasteners to upgrade their catamaran interior.12. nov. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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SAILBOATS, SECRETS, AND SHENANIGANS – ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2025! Ep-194The crew of Leading the Escapade attended the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show for creator networking and events.5. nov. 2025 · Annapolis, United States

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Installing a MARINE AIR CONDITIONER From ALIBABA...GAME CHANGER or a BIG MISTAKE?! Ep 193A 12-volt, 12,000 BTU air conditioning system from Alibaba is installed on a sailboat to improve climate control.29. okt. 2025 · Polk County, United States

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Sailing Solo to Escape a Hurricane | Bahamas 🇧🇸 to the US 🇺🇸 EP-192Jason completes a solo passage from the Bahamas to Florida to outrun Hurricane Erin.22. okt. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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She Left Me... and Now There's a Hurricane Coming!! Ep-191Jason performs a solo 24-hour passage from Marsh Harbour to Florida to evade an approaching Category 4 hurricane.8. okt. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Sailing to Treasure Cay 🌴 One of the World’s Top 10 Beaches! Ep-190The crew navigates shallow waters at Treasure Cay and visits the historic, hand-wound Elbow Reef Lighthouse.1. okt. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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BOAT LIFE: We Ate the Wrong Fish in the Bahamas?! Ep-189Jason shows Ciguatera poisoning symptoms after eating a large speared hogfish at Green Turtle Cay.25. sep. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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We Put Our New Lithium Batteries to the Ultimate Test! ⚡⛵ | Sailing Adventure Begins! EP-188A 640-amp-hour Dakota Lithium battery bank powers an induction cooktop and watermaker during coastal cruising in the Abacos.17. sep. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Life at Sea in the Abacos | Sailing, Snorkeling & Exploring - Ep 187The crew lost their drone in the Abacos after a mid-air malfunction caused it to crash into water.27. aug. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Sailing The Bahamas - Threading the Needle Through Shallow Coral Reefs! Ep-186The crew of *Leading the Escapade* navigates the shallow Yellow Bank and manages severe thunderstorms in the Abacos.14. aug. 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Swimming with Sharks, Pigs & Pink Iguanas?! | Exumas Adventure! Ep-185Navigating Lumber Cay Cut requires constant steering adjustments to counter strong tidal currents and shallow sandbanks.6. aug. 2025 · Black Point, Bahamas

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TROUBLE IN PARADISE - Dinghy DISASTER in the REMOTE BAHAMAS! Ep-184A cruising couple repairs a failed outboard impeller by manually modifying an incompatible part in Georgetown, Bahamas.30. juli 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Like Sailing Through a Giant Swimming Pool – Bahamas Magic! Ep-183The crew navigates shallow, 0.1-meter depths while transiting from the Jumentos Keys to the southern Exumas.23. juli 2025

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Spearfishing, SHALLOW Cuts & BULL SHARK Encounter – SAILING the Jumentos Cays! Ep-182Navigating shallow, wind-against-current cuts in the Jumentos Cays requires constant visual monitoring to avoid breaking reefs.2. juli 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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SAILING THE JUMENTOS CAYS – FRESH FISH, SHARKS & LIVING OFF THE LAND! Ep 181The crew stabilizes their boat in a rocky Bahamas anchorage by running a stern line to shore.25. juni 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Off-Grid Sailing the Bahamas – Spearfishing, Boat Life & Beach Bonfires! Ep-180The crew navigates the Ragged Island chain while troubleshooting a broken water maker and windlass clutch.18. juni 2025

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Diving with Sharks & Living Off the Ocean – No Rules in the Raggeds! Ep-179Cruisers navigate shallow channels and spearfish near Caribbean reef sharks while anchored off Little Ragged Island, Bahamas.11. juni 2025

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We Made It to the Bahamas… And Immediately Hit the Bottom 😳 Ep-178A 2-meter draft sailboat runs aground while navigating the shallow, poorly charted waters of the Ragged Islands.28. mai 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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We're Finally SAILING to THE BAHAMAS! (It's Happening 🌊) Ep 177A crew completes a two-day passage to the Bahamas and pays $340 in total customs clearance fees.21. mai 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

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Annapolis, United States1Black Point, Bahamas1Bocas del Toro, Panama1Caribbean Sea3Cartagena, Colombia2Central Andros, Bahamas2Colón, Panama1Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti1Griqan i Sipërm, Albania1Jacksonville, United States1Jayuya, United States2Jezerane, Croatia3Kocasinan, Turkey2Las Huacas, Panama6Lipari, Italy1Marmaris, Turkey1Međuriječje, Montenegro1Mġarr, Malta1Miami, United States1Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece3Municipality of Milos, Greece1New Providence, Bahamas13off the coast of Cuba1Polk County, United States19Ragged Island, Bahamas2Rome, Italy2Saint Croix District, United States1Saint Thomas - Saint John District, United States2San Nicola di Tremiti, Italy1Toa Baja, United States1Yamasá, Dominican Republic2البحاير, Tunisia1