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· 09/2026

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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.2/09/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado2/09/2026

Duração26:35

Visualizações28K

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.24/08/2026 · Bocas del Toro, Panama

Publicado24/08/2026

Duração23:13

Visualizações25K

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.13/08/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado13/08/2026

Duração43:23

Visualizações44K

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.5/08/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado5/08/2026

Duração41:03

Visualizações108K

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.22/07/2026

Publicado22/07/2026

Duração16:38

Visualizações21K

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.15/07/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado15/07/2026

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.8/07/2026 · Colón, Panama

Publicado8/07/2026

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.24/06/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado24/06/2026

Duração16:12

Visualizações29K

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.17/06/2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado17/06/2026

Duração22:04

Visualizações30K

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.10/06/2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

Publicado10/06/2026

Duração18:05

Visualizações22K

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.29/05/2026 · Cartagena, Colombia

Publicado29/05/2026

Duração17:06

Visualizações18K

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.28/05/2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado28/05/2026

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.27/05/2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado27/05/2026

Duração23:59

Visualizações19K

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.26/05/2026 · Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti

Publicado26/05/2026

Duração15:32

Visualizações18K

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.24/05/2026 · off the coast of Cuba

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração21:17

Visualizações25K

Localizaçãooff the coast of Cuba

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.23/05/2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

Publicado23/05/2026

Duração18:48

Visualizações15K

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.22/05/2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

Publicado22/05/2026

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.20/05/2026 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado20/05/2026

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.18/05/2026 · Ragged Island, Bahamas

Publicado18/05/2026

Duração15:17

Visualizações12K

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.16/05/2026 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado16/05/2026

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.15/05/2026 · Central Andros, Bahamas

Publicado15/05/2026

Duração26:40

Visualizações17K

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.14/05/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado14/05/2026

Duração20:20

Visualizações16K

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.13/05/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado13/05/2026

Duração17:01

Visualizações16K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.6/05/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado6/05/2026

Duração19:29

Visualizações14K

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.30/04/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado30/04/2026

Duração17:36

Visualizações24K

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.22/04/2026 · Miami, United States

Publicado22/04/2026

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.15/04/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado15/04/2026

Duração18:51

Visualizações16K

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.8/04/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado8/04/2026

Duração20:32

Visualizações39K

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.11/03/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado11/03/2026

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.5/03/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado5/03/2026

Duração28:49

Visualizações23K

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.25/02/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado25/02/2026

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.12/02/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado12/02/2026

Duração22:34

Visualizações22K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.28/01/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado28/01/2026

Duração26:58

Visualizações29K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.21/01/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado21/01/2026

Duração21:07

Visualizações20K

LocalizaçãoPolk County, United States

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.14/01/2026 · Jacksonville, United States

Publicado14/01/2026

Duração23:26

Visualizações16K

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.7/01/2026 · Polk County, United States

Publicado7/01/2026

Duração20:13

Visualizações21K

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.17/12/2025

Publicado17/12/2025

Duração18:41

Visualizações12K

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.10/12/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado10/12/2025

Duração14:00

Visualizações27K

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.3/12/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado3/12/2025

Duração23:13

Visualizações28K

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.27/11/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado27/11/2025

Duração25:40

Visualizações20K

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.19/11/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado19/11/2025

Duração23:54

Visualizações19K

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.12/11/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado12/11/2025

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.5/11/2025 · Annapolis, United States

Publicado5/11/2025

Duração14:40

Visualizações18K

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.29/10/2025 · Polk County, United States

Publicado29/10/2025

Duração19:45

Visualizações45K

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.22/10/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado22/10/2025

Duração20:28

Visualizações12K

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.8/10/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado8/10/2025

Duração21:37

Visualizações16K

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.1/10/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado1/10/2025

Duração17:29

Visualizações41K

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.25/09/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado25/09/2025

Duração23:36

Visualizações74K

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.17/09/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado17/09/2025

Duração24:30

Visualizações36K

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.27/08/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado27/08/2025

Duração19:35

Visualizações47K

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.14/08/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado14/08/2025

Duração18:28

Visualizações54K

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.6/08/2025 · Black Point, Bahamas

Publicado6/08/2025

Duração19:52

Visualizações32K

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.30/07/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado30/07/2025

Duração21:44

Visualizações29K

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.23/07/2025

Publicado23/07/2025

Duração24:37

Visualizações65K

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.2/07/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado2/07/2025

Duração22:32

Visualizações116K

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.25/06/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado25/06/2025

Duração18:55

Visualizações64K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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.18/06/2025

Publicado18/06/2025

Duração25:35

Visualizações289K

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.11/06/2025

Publicado11/06/2025

Duração21:08

Visualizações85K

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.28/05/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado28/05/2025

Duração20:46

Visualizações50K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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.21/05/2025 · New Providence, Bahamas

Publicado21/05/2025

Duração20:36

Visualizações53K

LocalizaçãoNew Providence, Bahamas

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