They Damaged Our Boat… And We Were Left To Fix It! Ep-232

Our sailboat haul-out turned into the biggest nightmare we've ever faced after unexpected damage, an insurance dispute, and a lightning strike. What should have been a routine haul-out quickly turned into the biggest ordeal we've ever faced with our boat. What followed was months of uncertainty, unexpected damage, insurance disputes, and one setback after another. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse… lightning struck ⚡️ In this episode, we're sharing everything that happened, the challenges of getting our boat repaired, the financial and emotional toll it took, and where things stand now. If you've been following our journey, thank you for sticking with us through one of the toughest chapters yet. We hope sharing our experience helps other sailors know what to watch out for and reminds you that even when everything seems to be going wrong, you just have to keep moving forward. If you'd like to support our journey, watching our videos, subscribing, liking, commenting, and sharing them with others all make a huge difference and help us continue creating these adventures. ❤️ Many of you have also asked if there's a way to help with the unexpected repair costs after everything that's happened. If you'd like to contribute, we've created a GoFundMe. There's absolutely no pressure or expectation—we're incredibly grateful for your support in any form. 👉 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bafa058ff ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛵ Join us aboard our 40ft sailboat, Escapade, as we navigate the highs and lows of full-time sailing, boat life, and the adventures that come with exploring the world by sea. 🔥 If you're enjoying the videos, you can Hype this episode on YouTube to help support the channel and share our adventures with more people. 🎥 Watch from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcpg_1nM2Z5zzbEr20cfs0K1W3FAV46DJ 🫶🏽 Patreon (early access / ad-free): https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade ☕ One-off support: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/leadingtheescapade