Leading the Escapade · video

What this video covers

The crew of a cruising sailboat remains in St. Martin for one month to source replacement solar panels and batteries after their generator failed beyond repair.1:58 While anchored, they deploy a stern anchor to orient the boat for maximum solar intake, as they lack sufficient power to run their watermaker.0:30 The crew navigates a narrow, shallow dredged channel to enter a lagoon for shelter from 30-knot winds, noting that their chart plotter displays outdated data.2:34 They organize a boat crawl for New Year’s Eve, where participants visit multiple vessels for cocktails and tapas.4:25 After a brief passage to Grand Case, the crew sails under headsail only in 17 knots of apparent wind to maintain a comfortable motion.7:56 They eventually return to the lagoon to seek protection from incoming squalls and choppy swell.12:51 The crew relies on a stern anchor and dinghy transport to host beach fires and social gatherings with other cruisers.10:18

More from Leading the Escapade

We Ran Out of Fuel at Night… Then Got a Scary Warning ☠️ Ep-239Oct 2026Boat Repairs, Tropical Islands & One Last Bocas Adventure! Ep-239Sep 2026Sailing Panama…We Found a Secret Jungle River 🇵🇦 Ep-237Sep 2026Living the Dream in Bocas del Toro 🌴 Sailing, Tropical Paradise & StarfishSep 2026

From Leading the Escapade — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.