What kind of boat is Escapade?

Escapade is a 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40, a high-performance monohull designed for comfortable offshore cruising.

Where are Janaye and Jason currently?

As of May 2026, they are transiting from Florida toward Colombia, currently exploring the Bahamas as they prepare for a Pacific crossing.

How many cats do they have on the boat?

They have two cats sailing with them: Nala and Lulu, who have been part of the crew since their start in the Mediterranean.

How does Leading the Escapade afford to sail?

The journey is funded by a combination of Patreon supporters, YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships from brands like TotalBoat, and their online store.

Did they have sailing experience before starting?

No, Janaye and Jason started with zero sailing experience in 2021, buying their boat in Greece and learning to sail while voyaging.

What is their route for 2026?

Their 2026 route involves crossing the Pacific Ocean from Florida/Caribbean through the Panama Canal toward Indonesia and Australia.

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ITALIAN SAILING DREAM! EP-79

CHAMPAGNE SAILING MEANS ENJOYING NO CLOTHES ON OUR LAST FEW SUMMER DAYS, SAILING DOWN THE EAST COAST OF ITALY IN THE ADRIATIC SEA, DESTINATION HOPPING, STROLLING TOWNS LIKE BARI, MONOPOLI AND POLIGNANO A MARE, ALL THINGS ITALIAN CUISINE, EXPLORING CAVES AND BEACHES AND SEEING DOLPHINS FROLLICKING IN...

Apr 10, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:54

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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THESE TINY ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF ITALY?? EP-78

SAILING THE TREMITI ISLANDS, SCUBA DIVING TO A COOL STATUE, DINGY ADVENTURES TO BLUE GROTTO'S, DESERTED SANDY BEACHES, AN ANCIENT FORT, ENJOYING THE MOST INCREDIBLE CLIFFS AND SCENERY AND UNFORTUNATELY SOME MORE MOORING BALL DRAMA! This week we explore some tiny little islands of the East Coas...

Apr 03, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:19

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OUR LONGEST PASSAGE & BIGGEST CATCH YET! EP-77

OUR LONGEST PASSAGE YET, SAILING FROM VENICE TO THE TREMETI ISLANDS IN ITALY, OUR BIGGEST CATCH YET, THE MOST EXPENSIVE FISH IN THE WORLD, NIGHT WATCH, DOWN-WIND SAILING, DOLPHINS AND DODGING FISHING BOATS! A SUCCESSFUL 2 DAY/2 NIGHT PASSAGE! Want to see what it’s like to sail through the night, w...

Mar 27, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:39

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SAILING THROUGH THE MOST INCREDIBLE CITY IN THE WORLD! EP-76

CHECKING OUT OF SLOVENIA AND EXPORTING OUR TENDER FOR VAT EXEMPTION, SAILING FROM SLOVENIA, ACROSS THE ADRIATIC SEA TO THE CITY OF LOVE - VENICE ITALY! EXPLORING THE CITY OF VENICE AND THE VENICE CANALS AND SAILING TO MURANO AND BURANO ISLANDS This week we check out of Slovenia and successfully com...

Mar 20, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:25

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BOAT LIFE HAS CHANGED FOREVER!! EP-75

This week we sail from the top of Croatia to Port Piran in Slovenia, we check into our 6th country by boat and explore what Slovenia has to offer.

Mar 13, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:50

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OUR LAST DAYS SAILING CROATIA! EP-74

This week we sail from Pag Croatia to Umag, stopping at Pula and Mali Lošinj along the way. We get super close to running out of fuel.

Feb 27, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:04

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HOW IS THIS PLACE REAL?! PAG ISLAND! EP-73

Sailing from Zadar to Pag Island, Sailing the treacherous Velebit Channel and arriving at what looks like the moon! Getting stuck on Pag island.

Feb 20, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:21

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OUR WORST WEATHER FORECAST YET!!! EP-72

This week we Sail the Zadar Archipelago, our outboard motor breaks and we have a very scary weather forecast and decide to book a marina.

Feb 13, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:42

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SAILBOAT PRANK GONE WRONG! EP-71

Sailing to Zadar, Buddy Boating, Boat BBQ's, exploring Zadar Old Town, Dolphin sightings, raft ups and long lunches, with Jason's catch, yacht Racing and Prank.

Feb 06, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:10

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OUR OWN PRIVATE REGATTA, WAKEBOARDING & BUDDY BOATING! EP-70

This week we race our buddy boats yet again, then we say goodbye to some of our friends and sail back to one of our favourite spots for a fun day wakeboarding.

Jan 30, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:03

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YOUNG CRUISERS FLOTILLA – SAILING CROATIA! EP-69

Sailing Croatia, Exploring Vodice, yacht racing , our own private flotilla fleet and a beach potluck with our boat buddies!

Jan 23, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:54

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AN ACTION PACKED 1 YEAR SAILIVERSARY!! EP-68

We play tourist for the day and visit a Croatian hotspot, KRKA National Park, before exploring Croatia's oldest town, Šibenik. We then sail back out of the KRKA

Jan 16, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:35

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SAILING CROATIA – THE PLACES YOU DON’T USUALLY SEE!

Sailing Croatia, Island hopping, a yacht race with our buddy boats, Sailing down a canal and under a bridge for the first time, en-route to KRKA National Park.

Jan 09, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:44

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CELEBRATING 20,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS TODAY! Follow us on Instagram: leading.the.escapade #shorts

CELEBRATING 20,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!

Jan 06, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:16

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A BOAT AGROUND, A SAILOR REUNION & A MEDICANE! EP-66

We explore Trogir, one of the oldest medieval town's in Europe and we're feeling super anxious when the weather starts to get hairy, after seeing the madness...

Jan 02, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:29

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SAILING TO CROATIA’S BLUE GROTTO! EP-65

We Sail on our friends beautiful Outremer catamaran and enjoy the firework's right from the boat, we check out The incredible Blue Cave on Bisevo Island.

Dec 19, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:05

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HIT AND RUN!!! ON NO OUR RUDDER!! EP-64

We have an accident with a day tripper boat and end up with a damaged rudder and we do lots of sailing off anchor!

Dec 12, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:55

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WHAT DREAM’S ARE MADE OF! EP-63

This week is action packed as we spend a few days enjoying some new water-sports and friends at The Blue Lagoon in Croatia before sailing to the island of Solta

Dec 05, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:45

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SAILBOAT BLING BLING!! AN EXCITING UPGRADE! Ep-62

This week we head into the marina to unbox and install some exciting new upgrades for Escapade! We meet Franco from CMP group.

Nov 28, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:27

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Black Friday sale!

Nov 23, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:12

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AUSSIE’S TAKE CROATIA! OUR VERY OWN SAIL WEEK! EP-61

This week we do loads of boat prep before picking up some of our Bestie's from Australia! Unfortunately we have some strong wind headed our way for day 1.

Nov 21, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:17

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THE LAND OF A THOUSAND ISLANDS! Ep-60

This week is full of loads of sailing, island hopping through several islands on our journey towards Split in Croatia for the arrival of some exciting guests!

Nov 14, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:05

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Become a Patron to access our new episode EARLY! Plus LIVE chat on 12th Nov! #shorts #sailingvlog

Become a Patron to access our new episode EARLY! Plus LIVE chat on 12th Nov!

Nov 11, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:58

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FUN IN THE BLUE CAVES & SAILING CROATIA! EP-59

This week, we spend our last morning exploring an amazing blue cave that we have entirely to ourselves, before we head to check out of Montenegro.

Nov 07, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:07

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ITALIAN SAILING DREAM! EP-79

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THESE TINY ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF ITALY?? EP-78

OUR LONGEST PASSAGE & BIGGEST CATCH YET! EP-77

SAILING THROUGH THE MOST INCREDIBLE CITY IN THE WORLD! EP-76

BOAT LIFE HAS CHANGED FOREVER!! EP-75

OUR LAST DAYS SAILING CROATIA! EP-74

HOW IS THIS PLACE REAL?! PAG ISLAND! EP-73

OUR WORST WEATHER FORECAST YET!!! EP-72

SAILBOAT PRANK GONE WRONG! EP-71

OUR OWN PRIVATE REGATTA, WAKEBOARDING & BUDDY BOATING! EP-70

YOUNG CRUISERS FLOTILLA – SAILING CROATIA! EP-69

AN ACTION PACKED 1 YEAR SAILIVERSARY!! EP-68

SAILING CROATIA – THE PLACES YOU DON’T USUALLY SEE!

CELEBRATING 20,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS TODAY! Follow us on Instagram: leading.the.escapade #shorts

A BOAT AGROUND, A SAILOR REUNION & A MEDICANE! EP-66

SAILING TO CROATIA’S BLUE GROTTO! EP-65

HIT AND RUN!!! ON NO OUR RUDDER!! EP-64

WHAT DREAM’S ARE MADE OF! EP-63

SAILBOAT BLING BLING!! AN EXCITING UPGRADE! Ep-62

You can find the link in the description of our last couple of episodes or on our YouTube banner

AUSSIE’S TAKE CROATIA! OUR VERY OWN SAIL WEEK! EP-61

THE LAND OF A THOUSAND ISLANDS! Ep-60

Become a Patron to access our new episode EARLY! Plus LIVE chat on 12th Nov! #shorts #sailingvlog

FUN IN THE BLUE CAVES & SAILING CROATIA! EP-59

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