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Preparing Our Sailboat to Leave Civilisation Behind! Ep-214
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Preparing Our Sailboat to Leave Civilisation Behind! Ep-214

We’ve officially entered full Pacific prep mode 🌊 In this episode, we spend the day hunting down everything we need to get Escapade ready for another ocean crossing and life in remote destinations far from civilisation. From safety gear and spare parts to haul out supplies, off-grid essentials, to...
Stocking Our Boat Like We’ll Never See Land Again! Ep-213
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Stocking Our Boat Like We’ll Never See Land Again! Ep-213

If we’re going to cross the Pacific… we need to be ready for weeks without seeing land 🌊 In this episode, we take provisioning seriously (maybe a little too seriously 😅). We start by building a master shopping list for everything we think we’ll need to survive the crossing—then head out to stock up...
We TORE Up Our DECK to Install SYNTHETIC TEAK… Ep-212
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We TORE Up Our DECK to Install SYNTHETIC TEAK… Ep-212

We just completed one of the biggest transformations we’ve ever taken on… a full synthetic teak deck refit. What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a full-on project—removing deck hardware, stripping everything back, prepping the surface, and completely rebuilding the deck. For this job,...
This Could’ve Brought Our Mast Down… So We Fixed It! Ep-211
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This Could’ve Brought Our Mast Down… So We Fixed It! Ep-211

We finally took on one of the biggest and most important upgrades you can do on a sailboat… replacing all of our standing rigging. With our rigging over 14 years old and a Pacific crossing ahead of us, this wasn’t something we were willing to risk pushing any further. Even with regular inspections,...
Arriving in Miami by Sailboat! (At Night 🤯) Ep-210
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Arriving in Miami by Sailboat! (At Night 🤯) Ep-210

This week on Escapade the clock starts working against us! We kick things off by upgrading our guest cabin with a brand new custom mattress from Ship Shape Bedding. After templating the space, it’s time for the big moment—unpacking and fitting it onboard… and safe to say, it completely transforms t...
BOAT UPGRADE – The Most Affordable High-Output Water-maker? (40 GPH)
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BOAT UPGRADE – The Most Affordable High-Output Water-maker? (40 GPH)

This week on Escapade, we install one of the biggest upgrades we’ve been looking forward to… a brand new watermaker. We already had a watermaker onboard, but it was old, clunky, and increasingly unreliable — not exactly what you want when you’re preparing to head out into the Pacific. If we’re goin...
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New Mainsail, New Anchor Chain & Learning to Sew on a Sailrite! Ep-208
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New Mainsail, New Anchor Chain & Learning to Sew on a Sailrite! Ep-208

This week on Escapade, we’ve got a mix of thoughtful gifts, new skills to learn, and some exciting upgrades for the boat. A viewer and talented craftsman, Aaron from The Barefoot Sander, kindly sent us some beautiful handmade pieces for Escapade, including a custom spice rack that completely transf...
DIY Boat Flooring Replacement (Start to Finish) Ep-208
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DIY Boat Flooring Replacement (Start to Finish) Ep-208

This week on Escapade, we continue rebuilding the port side of our saloon — and it’s finally time to tackle the flooring. The old teak and holly had seen better days. After ripping everything out, we start fresh using three new sheets of teak and holly from World Panel Products. From templating and...
We Opened a Can of Worms on Our Sailboat – DIY Saloon Rebuild! Ep-206
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We Opened a Can of Worms on Our Sailboat – DIY Saloon Rebuild! Ep-206

This week on Escapade, we finally tackled a job we’ve known was coming. Part of our saloon has had water damage and rotten wood for a while — and although it would have been easy to patch over it, we knew that wasn’t good enough. If we’re preparing this boat for the Pacific, we want it solid. So w...
Life Aboard Isn’t Always Smooth Sailing! Ep-205
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Life Aboard Isn’t Always Smooth Sailing! Ep-205

This week we continue heading south on the Intracoastal Waterway, making our way toward Palm Beach, Florida. What starts as a fairly normal cruising day quickly turns into something much more confronting. Between boat jobs like waterproofing our cushions and settling into life underway again, we’re...
Stainless Steel Anchor Upgrade – Why We’re Making the Switch | EP 204
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Stainless Steel Anchor Upgrade – Why We’re Making the Switch | EP 204

This week we’re in Hammock Beach Marina, Florida, tackling one of the dirtiest jobs on the boat… the anchor locker 🤢⚓ With a major upgrade underway, we clean out over a year's worth of grime and install our new Rocna MKII stainless steel anchor. There’s one very specific reason we’re switching...
Giving Our Sailboat Some TLC | Deep Cleaning, Tweaks & Repairs! Ep-203
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Giving Our Sailboat Some TLC | Deep Cleaning, Tweaks & Repairs! Ep-203

We finally turn south and commit to the big decision — crossing the Pacific 🌊 With a huge passage ahead of us, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start ticking off the long job list. In this video, we head into Hammock Beach Marina for a few nights to give Escapade some much-needed TLC. From dee...
A Hot Tub off the Back of a Sailboat (Yes, Really) Ep-202
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A Hot Tub off the Back of a Sailboat (Yes, Really) Ep-202

Go to and use code ESCAPADE to get 5% off your Holafly eSIM for your next trip! Sometimes it’s the simple things that feel the most special when you live life afloat 🌊 In this video, we head out for a relaxed day on land, riding e-bikes and soaking up the kind of everyday pleasures land lubbers o...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + We Almost Bought a Dismasted Sailboat! EP 201
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + We Almost Bought a Dismasted Sailboat! EP 201

Big sailing announcement! In this episode, we share a long-overdue life update and explain why we almost bought a dismasted sailboat. It’s been a while, so we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been working on behind the scenes and what’s coming next for us and the channel. We talk through a r...
LIVEABOARD ESSENTIALS: STUFF WE SWEAR BY ON OUR BOAT! EP-200
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LIVEABOARD ESSENTIALS: STUFF WE SWEAR BY ON OUR BOAT! EP-200

Go to and use code ESCAPADE to get 5% off your Holafly eSIM for your next trip! 🌴 Check out our favourite things for living aboard—practical, space-saving, and just plain useful! THE GALLEY 🍳 Collapsible Tupperware Set (Various Sizes): Small Collapsible Tupperware: Clip-On Strainer: Collapsi...
BOAT LIFE Just Got More FUN – This Thing FLIES Underwater! Ep-199
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BOAT LIFE Just Got More FUN – This Thing FLIES Underwater! Ep-199

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 f...
LUXURY on the WATER: Inside Hammock Beach MARINA! Ep-198
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LUXURY on the WATER: Inside Hammock Beach MARINA! Ep-198

-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: 🏖...
The Current Nearly Defeated Us… Ep-197
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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 tur...
Navigating Shallows With NO Depth Sounder 😬 Ep-196
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Navigating Shallows With NO Depth Sounder 😬 Ep-196

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 beau...
First Time Up the ICW! | Big Comfort Upgrades on Escapade! Ep-195
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First Time Up the ICW! | Big Comfort Upgrades on Escapade! Ep-195

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 c...
SAILBOATS, SECRETS, AND SHENANIGANS – ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2025! Ep-194
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SAILBOATS, SECRETS, AND SHENANIGANS – ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2025! Ep-194

Go to 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 af...
Installing a MARINE AIR CONDITIONER From ALIBABA…GAME CHANGER or a BIG MISTAKE?! Ep 193
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Installing a MARINE AIR CONDITIONER From ALIBABA…GAME CHANGER or a BIG MISTAKE?! Ep 193

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-awaite...
Sailing Solo to Escape a Hurricane | Bahamas 🇧🇸 to the US 🇺🇸 EP-192
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Sailing Solo to Escape a Hurricane | Bahamas 🇧🇸 to the US 🇺🇸 EP-192

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 pat...
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