In this episode, we reveal our newest water toy — the Sublue Navbow underwater scooter. Since the ICW is looking a little… murky, we decided the perfect place to put this thing to the test is one of Florida’s crystal-clear freshwater springs. So we packed up, hit the road, and took the Navbow out for its first real test run at Ginnie Springs with our mate Joel. In this episode we: 🚤 Set the tone with holiday boat vibes 💡 Walk through the Navbow’s features 🌊 Put it through a real-time speed + battery test 😂 Let Jase tow us around for a laugh 🤿 Explore the springs in all their clear-water glory 🍗 End the day with some proper southern comfort food 💬 Share our honest thoughts on the Sublue Navbow We were genuinely surprised by how fast this thing goes, how long the battery lasts, and how fun it is to ride in the springs. If you’ve ever wondered whether an underwater scooter is worth it… this episode is for you! Thinking about grabbing one yourself? We honestly think it makes an epic Christmas gift — or a solid treat-yourself moment. 🎁 Use code LEADINGTHEESCAPADE for $200 OFF! 👉 Product Link: https://store.sublue.com/products/navbow?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=navbow&utm_id=Leading+the+Escapade LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so PayPal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 — St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights 0:49 — Meet the Sublue Navbow 3:13 — Road Trip to Ginnie Springs 4:24 — Arrival at the Springs 5:33 — First Test of the Navbow 7:36 — River Run: Getting Towed by the Navbow 10:32 — Worked Up an Appetite: Southern Fried Feast 12:33 — Final Thoughts on the Navbow

-We head into Hammock Beach Marina for the week and it might just be one of the best marina stays we’ve ever had! From the moment we tied up, we were blown away by the amenities—both at the marina and at the incredible Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa.

During our stay, we got access to it all:
🏖 Beautiful pools
💆‍♀️ Spa & sauna
💪 Full fitness centre
⛳ Putting green
🍹 Restaurants & bars
🚿 Clean facilities with the fluffiest towels
☕ Complimentary barista-style coffee in the Captain’s Lounge
🧊 A giant ice maker (boaters know how huge this is!)

Of course, we couldn’t resist playing tourist, so we took a day trip to Universal Studios to release our inner child and soak up some off-boat fun.

It’s been an amazing week enjoying everything this marina has to offer… so now we’re asking: Is Hammock Beach Marina the BEST marina on the East Coast of the US?

Rates (Current - Dec 2025):
-Nightly Transient-$3.00/ft
-Month to Month-$25/ft
-Annual-$21/ft (with contract)

Shore Power:
-30-amp service-$60/mo.
-50-amp service-$125/mo.
-100-amp service-$250/mo.

Resort Amenity fee is an addition $150/mo. OR $45/day per couple (Optional)
24-hour guard gated community
Complimentary OnSpot Wi-Fi

Ph: +1 386-348-3114
Email: cwalls@hammockbeachmarina.com or,
nkaczmarek@hammockbeachmarina.com

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Marina Day Hype Begins!
1:38 — Arriving at Hammock Beach Marina
4:21 — Sunset, Food Deliveries & Fluffy-Towel Showers
5:51 — Our First Full Day at the Marina & Resort
7:03 — Exploring the Resort & Spa (Gym, Pool, Relaxing + Lunch)
9:09 — Discovering the Marina’s Included Amenities
10:36 — Universal Studios Adventure: Releasing Our Inner Kids
11:03 — Unlimited Power = Heater Heaven (It’s Freezing 🥶)
11:39 — Hot Barista Coffee + Hot Tub on a Cold Marina Day
13:55 — Testing Out the Marina Gym
15:14 — Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Tacos & a Cozy Night In
16:49 — Our Last Full Marina Day: Let the Putt-Putt Battle Begin!
19:49 — A Bet’s a Bet…
20:35 — Biking, Amazing Pizza & Sauna Time to End Our Stay
22:18 — Final Thoughts on Hammock Beach Marina (Spoiler: We’re Obsessed!)

Join us as we sail up the ICW and explore some of Florida’s most charming coastal towns — Cocoa Village, Titusville, and New Smyrna Beach. We soak in the sunshine, discover new spots, and even spot manatees for the very first time (a total dream moment!). But later in our journey, things take a turn… When we try to set off early, absolutely everything seems to work against us. From unexpected delays to a brutal current ripping straight at us, our “easy” sailing day turns into a slow-motion battle just to make progress. Boat life isn’t always smooth sailing — and today it definitely shows. ⛵️ In this episode: • Exploring historic Florida towns along the ICW • First-ever manatee sightings! • A not-so-perfect sailing day • Fighting an intense opposing current • The real, unfiltered side of cruising life If you enjoy following our journey, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — it helps our little channel more than you know. 💙 LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so PayPal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! 0:00 – Recap & What’s Ahead 1:55 – Rocket Launch From Cocoa Beach 3:19 – Wandering Through Historic Cocoa Village 4:38 – Titusville: Classic Diner Eats & Rock ’n’ Roll Dancing 5:42 – Heading North to New Smyrna Beach 6:40 – Falling in Love With the Coast 11:24 – A Perfect Day… Until Everything Goes Wrong 13:20 – The Realities of Life On a Boat 17:05 – Shallow Water Challenges & Shifting Sandbars 18:38 – Fighting the Current: Stuck on the Fuel Dock? 21:26 – Battling the Current: Barely Making Any Way 23:01 – Back on Track: The Journey Continues

ICW boating, shallow water navigation, Fort Pierce to Vero Beach — in today’s episode we motor up the Intracoastal Waterway with a broken depth transducer, making every mile sketchy as we pass through Vero Beach, Melbourne Beach and Eau Gallie. Along the way we spot playful dolphins and explore beautiful, well-kept neighbourhoods that show off the charm of Florida’s Space Coast. We stop to explore what each city has to offer before threading our way through a narrow channel into a quiet hurricane hole to hide from incoming strong winds and stormy weather. AIRLOCK — Use Discount Code: ESCAPADE Get yours here: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=9996112.dUDpkr0DHQPmm1i 💬 About Us: We’re Janaye & Jase, currently cruising the east coast of the USA 🇺🇸 aboard Escapade, our tiny floating home! We share our adventures, DIY upgrades, and the ups & downs of life on the water — one anchorage at a time. If you love sailing, boat life, or just slow travel on the water, SUBSCRIBE and join us for the ride! ⛵️✨ LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Early Morning Start 00:50 — Departing for Vero Beach 4:31 — Exploring Vero Beach 8:52 — Bound for Melbourne, Florida 11:52 — Our New Air Purifier (Airlock One) to the Test 13:37 — Daydreaming About Sailing to New York 15:27 — Discovering Beautiful Melbourne Beach 18:26 — Finding a Safe Anchorage Before the Weather Turns

We’re heading up the ICW for the very first time! 🚤 From Stuart to Fort Pierce, it’s a whole new kind of adventure for us aboard Escapade. Along the way, we’re showing off a few small upgrades that are making a huge difference — including our new electric table leg that transforms our salon into a comfy bed, and a clever tweak to extend our tiny kitchen space. It’s feeling more like home every day aboard Escapade 💙 #sailingvlog #boatlife #icw ⚡️ The Gear That Powers Our Adventures: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2565209&u=3833290&m=154669&urllink=&afftrack= Electric Table Leg: https://amzn.to/4nBjJE9 Our Amazon Storefront (Favourite Boat Gear & Upgrades): https://www.amazon.com/shop/leading.the.escapade?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_BXKQEPER7RN8K3EAZAHQ 💬 About Us: We’re Janaye & Jase, currently cruising the east coast of the USA 🇺🇸 aboard Escapade, our tiny floating home! We share our adventures, DIY upgrades, and the ups & downs of life on the water — one anchorage at a time. If you love sailing, boat life, or just slow travel on the water, SUBSCRIBE and join us for the ride! ⛵️✨ LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 — The Start of Our U.S. Sailing Adventure (With a Few Bumps!) 2:37 — Finally Underway… Third Time’s the Charm! 9:32 — Our Fancy New Electric Table Legs ⚡️ 11:54 — Fixing Our Sagging Headliner (Boat Upgrade Win!) 14:13 — Discovering Fort Pierce by Sail 14:40 — Clever Galley Upgrade: Extra Counter Space Hack!

Go to https://holafly.sjv.io/RGeqZ7 and use code ESCAPADE to get 10% on Holafly plans for the first 12 months or 5% off on any other Holafly eSIM This isn’t your typical boat show vlog — we’re taking you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be cruising creators at the Annapolis Boat Show! From creator meetups and after-hours events to the chaos of filming on the docks, this video is all about the people, energy, and little moments that make the show so special. @ExpeditionDrenched @SailingSunday @SailingYaba If you’ve ever wondered what goes on off camera at one of the biggest sailing events of the year… this is it. 🎥 Featuring: ⚓️ Creator life behind the scenes 🍹 After-hours events & meetups 😂 Real moments, not polished promos 🌊 A whole lot of shenanigans 👉 Subscribe to follow our cruising adventures, creator life, and life afloat beyond the boat show! LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Off to Annapolis! ✈️⛵️ 1:31 – Welcome Drinks 🍹 2:08 – Day 1: Our Crib, First Booth & Lat’s & At’s Party 🎉 6:30 – Day 2: Highfield Booth Party & Masqerave 💃🎭🪩 7:51 – Days 3-4: Sailing on Woodwind, BTS, Painkillers & Pub Crawl ⚓️🍻

Jase is back in the US, which means it’s upgrade time! After months of waiting, we can finally dive into all the projects we’ve been holding off on — because let’s be honest, there’s no better place for Amazon boxes and endless options than America. This week, Jase tackles a full list of long-awaited boat upgrades: a telescopic table leg, a smart TV, an electric toilet conversion, and most importantly... a marine air conditioner we bought from Alibaba in China. Will this budget-friendly unit be a total game changer — or a big mistake waiting to happen? Meanwhile, Janaye’s back on board after more than a month away in Australia, and the band’s officially back together. 👉 SUBSCRIBE to follow our sailing adventures, DIY projects, and life aboard as we keep pushing to make this boat a proper floating home. SHOP THE PRODUCTS SHOWN IN THIS EPISODE BELOW 👇 ❄️ Marine DC Air Conditioner: https://www.alibaba.com/x/B0zlDe?ck=pdp 🚽 Manual to Electric Toilet Conversion: https://amzn.to/48Tcwvl 🧊 12 Volt Fridge/Freezer: https://amzn.to/4oGRxQW #boatlife #marineairconditioner #boatprojects LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Welcome Back to Escapade 0:53 Waking Up in Florida 🇺🇸 1:16 Installing a Telescopic Table Leg (Finally!) 2:57 Janaye’s Last Day in Tasmania 🦘 3:23 Making Our Saloon Feel Like Home — TV Install 4:28 Janaye’s Weekday Spritz & Dancing with the Girls 🍹💃 5:40 Our New 12V Fridge/Freezer Upgrade 6:31 Converting Our Manual Toilet to Electric 7:24 The BIGGEST Upgrade Yet — Marine Air Conditioner Install ❄️ 11:33 Janaye Flies Home from Australia! ✈️❤️ 16:02 Alibaba Marine A/C — Final Thoughts & Was It Worth It?

With Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifying to a Category 5, Jase finds himself completely alone on Escapade in the Bahamas. While I’m back in Australia, exploring what Tasmania and catching up with family & friends, he’s forced to make a tough call — set sail solo or risk getting caught in the path of a monster storm. #solosailing #hurricane #sailingthebahamas LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated!

Go to https://holafly.sjv.io/EE1adP and use code ESCAPADE to get 5% off your Holafly eSIM for your next trip! After 2.5 years onboard, Janaye has flown back to Australia for some much-needed time with family, friends, and the little luxuries of land life — hot showers, delicious food, and even driving a car again! 🇦🇺✨ But while Janaye settles back into life in Oz, things are taking a turn in the Bahamas... A hurricane is tracking a little too close for comfort — and Jase is now alone onboard, deciding whether to stick around or sail to Florida to escape the storm...hopefully 🌪️⛵ This episode is a real test of solo sailing, decision-making under pressure, and the kind of trust that’s needed when you're living this lifestyle. ➤ Will Jase outrun the storm in time? Watch as our lives take two very different paths — one on land, one at sea. LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated!

Sailing the Abacos Bahamas takes us to Treasure Cay, once voted a Top 10 beach in the world. Crystal-clear water, snorkeling with sharks and eagle rays, and climbing Elbow Cay Lighthouse make this an unforgettable adventure. We start with an update on Jase’s ciguatera poisoning, then enjoy pristine sands, a beach bar, outrunning bad weather, and chasing the sunshine to epic snorkeling spots. The Bahamas keeps surprising us with beauty above and below the surface. If you'd like to check out Elit Hair Clinic & book your hair transplant you can use our link: https://elt.hair/leading-the-escapade #elithair; #drbalwi; #hairtransplant; #hairloss 📍 Meet us at the Annapolis Boat Show! We’ll be at the Cruisers Creating Content (YouTube) booth during these times: Thursday, Oct 9th → 2:00 – 3:00 PM Friday, Oct 10th → 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday, Oct 12th → 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ⛵️ Special Sailing Event! We’ll also be hosting the Woodwind Schooner ticketed sail on Saturday, Oct 11th from 2:45 – 4:15 PM alongside @ExpeditionDrenched and @SailingYaba 👉 Get your tickets here: https://schoonerwoodwind.starboardsuite.com/e/sailing-meet-greet-with-expedition-drenched-leading-the-escapade-sailing-yaba-5792/blt/1f995e Come say hi if you’re around—we’d love to meet you! ⚓️✨ LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! Chapters: 0:00 Morning at Green Turtle Cay 🌴 1:48 Ciguatera Update, Hair Transplant & Annapolis Boat Show News 5:46 Sailing to Treasure Cay – One of the World’s Best Beaches! 7:46 Dropping Anchor in Crystal Clear Blue Water 10:19 Dinghy Adventure: Sneaking Into Beach Clubs & Diving In 11:43 Outrunning a Nasty Incoming Storm ⛈️ 12:20 Snorkeling at Bakers Bay with Sharks & Eagle Rays 🦈

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Spearfishing in the Bahamas turns risky after a big hogfish catch near Green Turtle Cay. Wild pigs, beach bars, barracuda encounters — and a surprise illness.

We start at No Name Cay, dive with an unexpected visitor, feed some wild pigs, and end up questioning everything after Jase starts getting sick far from help.

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📘 Chapters:
0:00 – Waking Up in Paradise: No Name Cay, Bahamas
0:44 – Snorkelling adventure ruined by a giant barracuda
3:38 – Beachside Happy Hour... With Pigs?!
7:06 – Our Secret to Epic Drone-Style Shots (No Drone!)
9:15 – Afternoon Bliss in the Bahamas
10:36 – Spearfishing Mornings & the Giant Hogfish Catch
14:42 – Smooth Sailing to Green Turtle Cay
19:27 – Ciguatera Poisoning Scare – Are We in Trouble?

🔊 Check out the Mojawa Purra Run Bone Conduction Headphones here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7R1BY53?maas=maas_adg_C05D1E8ADC78C158068A2841FBD694D6_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Discount Code: U9TGXLNE @mojawa_official #mojawa #mojawapurra This week, we’re sailing through the stunning Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, setting course for the iconic Treasure Cay — but plans change quickly when the weather turns! 🌬️⛵ We make a last-minute decision to head to No Name Cay, a quieter and more sheltered anchorage... and we’re glad we did, because it’s not every day you get to hang out with wild pigs on the beach! 🐖🏝️ Throughout the journey, we’re living life at anchor and truly putting our new 320Ah Dakota Lithium batteries to the test. From powering appliances to handling daily onboard demands, we push them to the limit to see just how well they perform during real cruising conditions. 📦 Our Dakota Lithium Batteries (320Ah): https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2565209&u=3833290&m=154669&urllink=&afftrack= Whether you're into off-grid living, full-time cruising, or just love a good sailing adventure, this episode shows what it’s really like to sail, live, and explore with reliable lithium power onboard LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! 0:00 – Loving my Mojawa Bone Conduction Headphones 1:21 – Making Life Afloat More Comfortable 4:20 – Setting Sail on a New Adventure 5:56 – How Much Power Do We Really Use While Sailing? 7:41 – Cruising Toward Treasure Cay 11:59 – Pushing Our New Lithium Batteries to the Edge 13:40 – Navigating the Tricky Whale Cut Passage 16:30 – Unpredictable Moments of Life on a Boat 18:03 – No Name Cay: Cocktails, Pigs & Beach Vibes 19:28 – Winding Down: Living Off the Grid, One Day at a Time 21:00 – Final Thoughts: Battery Performance & Daily Recap

We set sail through the stunning Abacos, Bahamas—snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, sightseeing around the islands, and soaking up everything this paradise has to offer. Along the way, we reconnect with fellow sailors and YouTubers, The 71 Percent and Sailing Sunday, making this adventure even more memorable. From sailing between cays to diving into underwater worlds, this episode is all about exploring, friendship, and the magic of life at sea in the Bahamas. If you enjoy sailing, snorkeling, and exploring tropical islands, you won’t want to miss this one! LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated!

We set sail on an overnight passage from the Exumas to the Abacos, navigating shallow Bahamian waters and dodging coral heads along the way. Our goal? Reach the narrow channel between the islands before sunset. After arriving, we're greeted by a few forecasted storms in the Abacos—just as we’re getting settled. In this episode, we share what it’s like sailing through the Bahamas, give a real-time life update, and explain why we've come to the Abacos and what’s next for us and SV Escapade. If you're dreaming of the liveaboard cruising lifestyle, curious about sailing routes in the Bahamas, or just here for some tropical sailing adventures, you're in the right place. LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:29 Sailing Overnight to the Abacos 6:28 Landfall in the Abacos 7:08 Our Life Update: Why We're Here 10:01 A Storm Rolls In 15:02 Trusting a Gut Feeling

Come island-hopping with us through the wild side of the Exumas! 🏝️ In this episode, we snorkel with nurse sharks, visit a lesser-known spot to see the famous swimming pigs, and meet the rare pink iguanas of the Bahamas. It’s one unforgettable episode exploring the Exumas' most iconic (and unusual!) wildlife. Think crystal-clear water, white sand beaches, and a touch of chaos—just how we like it. LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:43 🐷 Swimming with the Other Pigs (Not the Famous Ones!) 3:32 🌊 Sailing the Exuma Islands 8:48 ⚓ Tight Squeeze Through Lumber Cay Cut 11:20 🦎 Meeting the Rare Pink Iguanas of the Bahamas 13:13 🦈 Anchoring at Big Major Cay + Shark Encounters at Staniel Cay

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Sailing the Bahamas in the clearest, bluest water we've ever seen—like a swimming pool! We explore sinkholes, swing off the boat, and soak it all in. This episode is packed with classic Bahamas magic—turquoise water, underwater adventures, and a few unexpected moments (including one accidental boat bump during a swing!). Join us as we cruise through this surreal part of the Exumas, dive into crystal-clear sinkholes, and live our best barefoot sailing life. ⛵️ Our mates over at ‪@SpearItAnimal‬ are giving away their actual sailboat — yep, their real boat — to help someone new jump straight into the cruising life!⁠ ⁠ They’ve launched a sailboat giveaway to pass on their beloved boat to an aspiring cruiser, and the funds raised will go toward rebuilding their hurricane-damaged catamaran. It’s the kind of full-circle generosity that makes this community so special.⁠ ⁠ If you’ve ever dreamed of getting out on the water — or know someone who has — this could be the chance to make that dream happen right now!! ⁠ 💙 Check out all the details and enter here: 👉 https://www.spearitanimals.com/giveaw...] ⁠ Let’s get someone new out there living the dream 😍🌴 LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Reflecting on How Far We've Come 1:58 The Hardest PartS of Our Sailing Journey 11:52 Returning to the Remote Jumentos Cays 13:33 Sailing to a Hidden Blue Sinkhole 15:58 Leaving the Jumentos, Heading for the Exumas 17:27 Final Thoughts on These Wild, Untouched Islands 19:06 Sailing in a Swimming Pool?! (Bahamas Magic) #sailingbahamas #sailinglife #exumas

Go to https://surfshark.com/leading or use code LEADING at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! We're sailing deep in the remote southern Bahamas — starting off with a dive and spearfishing session at Jamaica Cay in the Jumentos Cays. Then it's time to move north to Flamingo Cay… but not without a little drama first. We take a shallow, cut between islands with wind against current and much less depth than expected. With shifting reef on either side and conflicting charts, it definitely got sketchy for a minute. Once safely anchored at Flamingo Cay, we explore everything this wild little island has to offer — from beach workouts and cave adventures to letting the cats stretch their legs on the sand. And just when we thought it was time to relax… a bullshark shows up, circling right around our boat. 🎣 Spearfishing in crystal-clear waters 🌴 Sailing shallow cuts in the Jumentos 🏝 Beach workouts + cave exploring 🦈 Shark encounter right off the stern If you're dreaming of remote sailing, off-grid living, and life on the edge of adventure — this one's for you. LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro – Another Wild Day in the Jumentos 1:03 Diving with Nurse Sharks, Grouper & Active Crayfish 3:19 Sailing North to Flamingo Cay (Plus Engine Troubles...) 6:52 Sketchy Shallows – Wind Against Current in a Tight Cut 11:34 We Made It – Paradise with a Bull shark Reputation 12:13 Another Type Of Shark We Love! 13:32 Cave Exploring & Mediterranean Flashbacks 17:04 Beach Workouts in the Middle of Nowhere 19:18 Bull Shark Circles Our Boat

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We're living wild in the remote Jumentos Cays and Ragged Islands, deep in the southern Bahamas. In this episode, we island-hop by sailboat through some of the most untouched places we’ve ever explored. We dive with sharks, forage coconuts, spearfish fresh fish for dinner, and cook it all over a beach fire. We even get a magical moment sailing alongside a dolphin. This is remote, off-grid cruising at its finest—just us, the ocean, and the wild beauty of the Bahamas. Whether you're dreaming of boat life, planning your own Bahamas sailing adventure, or just love watching raw, real life at sea—this one’s for you. 🧭 Where We Are: Jumentos Cays & Ragged Islands, Bahamas 🐟 Spearfishing + foraging 🐬 Sailing with a dolphin 🔥 Cooking our catch over the fire 🌴 Coconut hunting & wild anchorages Subscribe to follow our full-time sailboat life as we continue exploring the world by sea — one wild anchorage at a time. #sailingbahamas #bahamasadventure #catchandcook Pizza Recipe in the Pinned Comment! LOVE OUR CONTENT?? Here are the many ways you can support us! ❤️️ Support our creations & get exclusive perks by becoming a Patron: ☞ https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade 🍻 Shout us a drink 🍹 or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 💗 Give us a SuperThanks here on Youtube: ☞ You can find this by clicking the three dots (...) next to the like, share and download buttons (although YouTube takes a large chunk so Paypal is our Fave) 📱Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leading.the.escapade/ Thank-you, you are greatly appreciated! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Not Your Average Intro 1:19 Underwater Wonderland 2:51 Smooth Sailing to Buena Vista 5:28 Boat Pizza Dreams Come True 6:15 Into the Wild: The Jumentos Bound 9:38 Bahamas style Med-Moor 11:41 Ghost Resort Treasure Hunt 13:14 Coconuts, Island-Style 15:19 Sharks & Spears 16:27 Birthday Catch of the Day 17:07 Captain’s Birthday Shenanigans