The Current Nearly Defeated Us… Ep-197

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