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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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

We sailed deep into the remote Ragged Islands—where boat life gets seriously off-grid 🌴 From catching hogfish and cooking beach dinners to fixing the boat with whatever we had onboard, this trip had it all. 🏝 Wild beaches 🐟 Spearfishing success 🛠 Boat fixes (of course) 🔥 Bonfire nights 🐾 Cats gone feral 🚁 Plus… almost losing the drone 😬 Catch the full episode if you missed it—next one drops tomorrow! ⛵

📲 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ESCAPADE at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/escapade We sail to the wild and remote Ragged Islands of the Bahamas—where boat life gets seriously off-grid. This episode is all about untouched sailing, spearfishing for our dinner, exploring crystal-clear waters, cooking fresh beach feasts, and soaking in epic bonfire nights under the stars. But it’s not all paradise—when boat problems strike in the middle of nowhere, we have to improvise without the right parts onboard. Our adventure includes: ⚓ Sailing into the Ragged Islands (and leaving the crowds behind) 🐟 Spearfishing and catching a fresh hogfish dinner 🐾 Letting the cats run wild on remote beaches 🛠️ Boat repairs in paradise—because things always break at the worst time 🔥 A magical beach bonfire at Racoon Cay 🤿 Diving in aquarium-like water 🚨 A near drone disaster… This is off-grid cruising at its rawest—remote, wild, and unforgettable. 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 – Who We Are & Where We’ve Been 1:46 – The Cat’s Out of the Bag… at Hog Cay! 2:55 – Our Go-To Spicy Hummus 3:50 – Sailing North: The Raggeds Keep Calling 9:17 – Hogfish Hunt: Spearfishing Dinner in the Wild 10:49 – Why We Trust SAILY with Our Life at Sea 11:54 – Diving into a Real-Life Aquarium 12:48 – A Spontaneous Sail 14:35 – Fixing Boat Troubles… In paradise 18:12 – Remote, Raw & Beautiful: Exploring Racoon Cay 19:38 – Beach Bonfire Vibes You Can Feel Through the Screen 21:00 – The Drone Almost Didn’t Make It Home… 23:09 – Dinner, Dancing, and the Magic of Firelight

📍 Welcome to the Ragged Islands – where rules don’t apply and life runs wild. In this episode, we sail to the most remote corner of the Bahamas to explore the raw, untouched beauty of the Ragged Islands. From diving with sharks to spearfishing our own dinner, we're living off the ocean – and loving every minute of it. We free dive for conch for the first time, spear some delicious hogfish, and cook it all up right on the beach. We even check out the quirky, cruiser-built Hog Cay Yacht Club, where boat life meets island creativity. Whether you're into off-grid sailing, island survival, freediving, or just want to see what life looks like with no rules and no one around, this one's for you. #sailingbahamas #freediving #spearfishing 👇 Drop a comment if you've ever dreamed of sailing away from it all — or if this place just jumped to the top of your bucket list. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Wild Dolphin Surprise 0:21 Where We’re At + Quick Recap 1:51 Hair Transplant Update 2:23 Exploring Remote Little Ragged Island 4:10 Snorkelling the Reef – What’s Down There? 5:12 Catch, Clean & Cook: Fresh Conch 7:05 Spearfishing with Sharks! 8:28 Sailing to Hog Cay 13:27 Spearfishing Success – Hog Fish Feast 18:43 BBQ & Sundowners at the Hog Cay Yacht Club 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 finally made it to the Bahamas! 🇧🇸 After a smooth landfall in Inagua, the adventure really begins as we prep passage food and set sail on a 24-hour run toward the remote Ragged Islands. But of course… it doesn’t go to plan. With strong winds and fast sailing, we find ourselves racing toward tricky, shallow waters way ahead of schedule. We need daylight to navigate safely — and we’re arriving too early. After a rough ending to the passage, we’re finally greeted with that classic Bahamian blue water, stingrays, and turtles… but paradise doesn’t come easy. As we attempt to anchor between Little Ragged and Ragged Island through a shallow, narrow cut, we run aground. Welcome to the Bahamas. Chapters: 0:00 We're in The Bahamas! 0:43 Passage food prep 2:13 Setting sail for the Ragged Islands 5:14 The wind kicks in 8:05 Navigating the approach 11:01 Passage Debrief 12:35 Paradise at last 15:00 Trying to anchor… 18:14 We hit bottom 19:50 What’s next? 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 wrap up our time in the Dominican Republic with one last dreamy anchorage in front of the stunning Cayo Levantado, before setting sail on a 2-day open water passage to the Bahamas! Most of this episode follows our journey across the sea — the sails, the conditions, the quiet moments underway — until we finally make landfall in Inagua, Bahamas. After checking in, we head to a peaceful anchorage to rest up... because the real adventure is just beginning. ⛵ Watch as we sail from the DR to the Bahamas 📍 Final stop in the Dominican Republic: Cayo Levantado 🌊 2-day offshore passage 🇧🇸 Clearing into the Bahamas at Inagua ⚓ Resting up before exploring more of the Bahamas! #sailing #bahamas #offshoresailing HOMEMADE GREEK GYROS: 1. Homemade Pita Bread Ingredients: • 1 cup warm water (not hot) • 2 tsp active dry yeast • 2 ½ - 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp sugar • 1 tbsp olive oil Instructions: 1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. 2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until the dough is soft and smooth (about 8–10 mins). 3. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour (covered), until doubled in size. 4. Divide dough into 6–8 balls, roll each out into a round flatbread. 5. Cook in a hot dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden spots appear. ⸻ 2. Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: • 1 cup Greek yogurt • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint (or both) • Salt, to taste Instructions: 1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Taste and adjust salt, garlic, and lemon juice. 3. Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 mins to blend flavors. ⸻ 3. Gyro Meat Seasoning + Cooking Use either chicken, lamb, beef, or pork, thinly sliced or in chunks (or marinate whole pieces and slice after cooking). Marinade Ingredients (for 500g–1kg of meat): • 3 tbsp olive oil • Juice of 1 lemon • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional for extra tenderness) • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp ground coriander • Salt and black pepper, to taste • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or allspice for warmth Instructions: 1. Marinate meat for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). 2. Grill, pan-fry, or oven-roast until cooked through and browned. 3. Rest meat, then slice thinly for gyros. ⸻ 4. Assembly Serve gyro meat wrapped in your warm pita bread, with: • Tzatziki • Sliced tomato • Sliced red onion • Fries inside the wrap 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!

Docked at Puerto Bahia Marina in Samaná, Dominican Republic, we embrace boat life with luxury amenities, thrilling ATV adventures, and fresh market finds. In this episode, we arrive at the stunning Puerto Bahia Marina, where we indulge in the resort's infinity pools, gym, and on-site restaurants. We explore the Samaná Peninsula on a rented quad bike, visiting the breathtaking Playa Rincón and immersing ourselves in local culture. We also stock up on affordable, fresh produce at the vibrant Samaná Farmers Market, preparing for our next voyage to the Bahamas. 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 from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic doesn’t go as planned. Delayed by missing boat parts, sick at sea, no wind, storms, and no fuel. In this episode, we finally leave Puerto Rico after waiting weeks for a crucial boat part to arrive—but our passage to the Dominican Republic turns into a rough ride. Both of us are sick, the wind completely dies, then the storms hit. Lightning, squalls, zero fuel, and relentless motion have me feeling seasick and questioning everything. This is the side of sailing we don’t usually show—raw, real, and totally out of our control. 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!

In this episode, we explore Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, tackle boat maintenance, pick up essential packages, provision for the Bahamas—and try the original piña colada! Real boat life, real city energy, and one seriously iconic drink 🍍🍹 ⛵ What’s inside this episode: -Exploring Old San Juan -Sailboat maintenance & gear pickups -Provisioning for the Bahamas -Sipping the original piña colada -Visiting La Perla Thanks for sailing along with us—don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow more of our journey! #BoatLife #PuertoRico #sailingcouple 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!