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· out. de 2026

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We Ran Out of Fuel at Night… Then Got a Scary Warning ☠️ Ep-239A cruising couple navigates fuel gauge failure and security concerns while transiting from Panama to San Blas.14 de out. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado14 de out. de 2026

Duração37:49

Visualizações40K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

Boat Repairs, Tropical Islands & One Last Bocas Adventure! Ep-239The crew of *Escapade* installs new ST60 wind and tridata instruments while anchored in Bocas del Toro, Panama.30 de set. de 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

Publicado30 de set. de 2026

Duração20:07

Visualizações88K

LocalizaçãoBocas del Toro, Panama

Sailing Panama…We Found a Secret Jungle River 🇵🇦 Ep-237The crew of the catamaran Escapade performs boat maintenance and explores the historic Snyder Canal in Panama.23 de set. de 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

Publicado23 de set. de 2026

Duração38:49

Visualizações37K

LocalizaçãoBocas del Toro, Panama

Living the Dream in Bocas del Toro 🌴 Sailing, Tropical Paradise & StarfishThe crew performs interior cabin upgrades and visits Starfish Beach while cruising in Bocas del Toro, Panama.9 de set. de 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

Publicado9 de set. de 2026

Duração34:04

Visualizações41K

LocalizaçãoBocas del Toro, Panama

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 de set. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado2 de set. de 2026

Duração26:35

Visualizações50K

LocalizaçãoLas 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 de ago. de 2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

Publicado24 de ago. de 2026

Duração23:13

Visualizações205K

LocalizaçãoBocas del Toro, Panama

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 de ago. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado13 de ago. de 2026

Duração43:23

Visualizações48K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

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 de ago. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado5 de ago. de 2026

Duração41:03

Visualizações119K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

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 de jul. de 2026

Publicado22 de jul. de 2026

Duração16:38

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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 de jul. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado15 de jul. de 2026

Duração21:51

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

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 de jul. de 2026 · Colón, Panama

Publicado8 de jul. de 2026

Duração23:30

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoColón, Panama

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 de jun. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado24 de jun. de 2026

Duração16:12

Visualizações30K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

🌴 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 de jun. de 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado17 de jun. de 2026

Duração22:04

Visualizações31K

LocalizaçãoLas Huacas, Panama

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 de jun. de 2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

Publicado10 de jun. de 2026

Duração18:05

Visualizações23K

LocalizaçãoCartagena, Colombia

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 de mai. de 2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

Publicado29 de mai. de 2026

Duração17:06

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoCartagena, Colombia

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 de mai. de 2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado28 de mai. de 2026

Duração17:16

Visualizações14K

LocalizaçãoCaribbean Sea

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 de mai. de 2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado27 de mai. de 2026

Duração23:59

Visualizações20K

LocalizaçãoCaribbean Sea

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 de mai. de 2026 · Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti

Publicado26 de mai. de 2026

Duração15:32

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoCommune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti

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 de mai. de 2026 · off the coast of Cuba

Publicado24 de mai. de 2026

Duração21:17

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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 de mai. de 2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

Publicado23 de mai. de 2026

Duração18:48

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LocalizaçãoRagged Island, Bahamas

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 de mai. de 2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

Publicado22 de mai. de 2026

Duração17:18

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoCentral Andros, Bahamas

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 de mai. de 2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado20 de mai. de 2026

Duração16:39

Visualizações13K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de mai. de 2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

Publicado18 de mai. de 2026

Duração15:17

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LocalizaçãoRagged Island, Bahamas

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 de mai. de 2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado16 de mai. de 2026

Duração20:34

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoCaribbean Sea

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 de mai. de 2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

Publicado15 de mai. de 2026

Duração26:40

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LocalizaçãoCentral Andros, Bahamas

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 de mai. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado14 de mai. de 2026

Duração20:20

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de mai. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado13 de mai. de 2026

Duração17:01

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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 de mai. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado6 de mai. de 2026

Duração19:29

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de abr. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado30 de abr. de 2026

Duração17:36

Visualizações25K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de abr. de 2026 · Miami, United States

Publicado22 de abr. de 2026

Duração35:55

Visualizações17K

LocalizaçãoMiami, United States

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 de abr. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado15 de abr. de 2026

Duração18:51

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de abr. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado8 de abr. de 2026

Duração20:32

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de mar. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado11 de mar. de 2026

Duração19:21

Visualizações21K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de mar. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado5 de mar. de 2026

Duração28:49

Visualizações24K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de fev. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado25 de fev. de 2026

Duração22:09

Visualizações26K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de fev. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado12 de fev. de 2026

Duração22:34

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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 de jan. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado28 de jan. de 2026

Duração26:58

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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 de jan. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado21 de jan. de 2026

Duração21:07

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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 de jan. de 2026 · Jacksonville, United States

Publicado14 de jan. de 2026

Duração23:26

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LocalizaçãoJacksonville, United States

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 de jan. de 2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado7 de jan. de 2026

Duração20:13

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de dez. de 2025

Publicado17 de dez. de 2025

Duração18:41

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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 de dez. de 2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado10 de dez. de 2025

Duração14:00

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de dez. de 2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado3 de dez. de 2025

Duração23:13

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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

Publicado27 de nov. de 2025

Duração25:40

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de nov. de 2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado19 de nov. de 2025

Duração23:54

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LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de nov. de 2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado12 de nov. de 2025

Duração16:54

Visualizações21K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de nov. de 2025 · Annapolis, United States

Publicado5 de nov. de 2025

Duração14:40

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LocalizaçãoAnnapolis, United States

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 de out. de 2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado29 de out. de 2025

Duração19:45

Visualizações47K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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 de out. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado22 de out. de 2025

Duração20:28

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LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de out. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado8 de out. de 2025

Duração21:37

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LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de out. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado1 de out. de 2025

Duração17:29

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LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de set. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado25 de set. de 2025

Duração23:36

Visualizações75K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de set. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado17 de set. de 2025

Duração24:30

Visualizações38K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de ago. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado27 de ago. de 2025

Duração19:35

Visualizações49K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de ago. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado14 de ago. de 2025

Duração18:28

Visualizações55K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de ago. de 2025 · Black Point, Bahamas

Publicado6 de ago. de 2025

Duração19:52

Visualizações33K

LocalizaçãoBlack Point, Bahamas

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 de jul. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado30 de jul. de 2025

Duração21:44

Visualizações30K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de jul. de 2025

Publicado23 de jul. de 2025

Duração24:37

Visualizações68K

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 de jul. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado2 de jul. de 2025

Duração22:32

Visualizações118K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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 de jun. de 2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado25 de jun. de 2025

Duração18:55

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LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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Annapolis, United States1Aripo, Trinidad and Tobago5Atlantic Ocean6Baie-Mahault, France3Belles, Dominica1Birchgrove, Grenada1Black Point, Bahamas1Blackmans, Barbados1Bocas del Toro, Panama4Bonifacio / Bunifaziu, France1Cape Verde1Caribbean Sea3Cartagena, Colombia2Central Andros, Bahamas2Cetara, Italy1Charlestown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1Ciutadella, Spain2Clifton, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1Colón, Panama1Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti1Crucoli, France2Dominica Channel, between Dominica and Guadeloupe1Gibraltar, Gibraltar1Grand Case, France1Griqan i Sipërm, Albania1Ibiza, Spain1Ionian Sea, between Italy and Sicily1Istanbul, Turkey1Jacksonville, United States1Jayuya, United States2Jezerane, Croatia3Kocasinan, Turkey2L'Abbayée, Saint Lucia1La Orotava, Spain1Las Huacas, Panama7Le Lamentin, France2Lipari, Italy2Llubí, Spain2Madrid, Spain2Marmaris, Turkey1Mediterranean Sea, between Sardinia and Menorca1Mediterranean Sea, between Tunisia and Malta1Međuriječje, Montenegro1Mġarr, Malta5Miami, United States1Monastir, Tunisia1Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece3Municipality of Milos, Greece1New Providence, Bahamas13Nughedu Santa Itòria/Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Italy2off the coast of Cuba1off the coast of Venezuela1Petralia Sottana, Italy1Polk County, United States19Ponza, Italy1Ragged Island, Bahamas2Rambaud, France6Road Town, British Virgin Islands2Rome, Italy3Saint Croix District, United States1Saint Thomas - Saint John District, United States2San Nicola di Tremiti, Italy1Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands1Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda2Syracuse, Italy1Taormina, Italy1Teguise, Spain1Terre-de-Haut, France1Toa Baja, United States1Tyrrhenian Sea1Villa de Cos, Mexico1Yamasá, Dominican Republic2البحاير, Tunisia2