Caught off guard by strong winds at anchor, we?re pushed onto a lee shore. A massive queenfish catch, a hike up Yellow Patch, and a sunset queenfish curry wrap up another day of sailing, spearfishing,

Summer up in QLD is prime time for solid mud crabs, and we've been getting stuck into them. Stoked to share one of Michael's best meals yet-this ginger & shallot crab recipe is an absolute cracker. Hope you enjoy this one! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 05:41 - Cook up **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for a bit of time travelling as we bring you up to date with our sail plans for 2025 and head out for a red hot fishing session. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Sailing North 05:45 - Fishing Session **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for Part Two of our Samoa adventure as we tour around Upolu Island. We visit the famous Piula Cave Pool and To Sua Ocean Trench before hitting the water for some spearfishing - where an unexpected dogtooth tuna makes an appearance! We wrap it up with a traditional Samoan umu (earth oven) cook-up on the beach. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Exploring Piula Cave 05:15- To Sua Ocean Trench 07:46 - Spearfishing for Dogtooth Tuna 09:20 - Traditional Umu Cook-Up 12:05 - Taste Test & Wrap Up 14:41 - Post dive wrap up 20:10 - Umu (Traditional Cook up) 27:25 - Fale Beach Shack Tour 28:44 - The FEAST! 30:00 - Apia Explored (Capital City) **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us in this episode as we return to Samoa for our 10-year reunion. We reconnect with old friends on Manono Island, sneak in a quick spearfishing session, and soak up the laid-back island paradise. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 04:45 - Arriving Manono Island 10:49 - Going Spearing 28:46 - Visiting our old house **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

This week, we continue our sail south to Gladstone, taking in the open ocean and making the most of life on the water. Mid-passage, we take a break to jump in and hunt for dinner, landing a solid fingermark fish in the process. Fresh seafood, great conditions, and another epic stretch of the journey-join us for the adventure! ? Destination: Gladstone, QLD ? Catch of the Day: Fingermark (Golden Snapper) ? Sailing, spearfishing, and cooking at sea **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Dodging Ships 02:54 - Spearfishing Mission 08:36 - Back Underway **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for the first two days of our 3-day passage south from Townsville to Gladstone. Battling rough weather and unexpected engine troubles, we push through the challenges of life at sea. Stay tuned to see if we make it through! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Departure 02:20 - Failure 10:16 - Day 2 11:56 - Emergency Repairs **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Cyclone season strikes again! ?? In this video, we face our second cyclone of the season, but this time, insurance requirements forced us out of the safety of the mangroves and into the marina. We break down the pros and cons of both locations during extreme weather-comparing the security, challenges, and overall experience. This is an inside look at weathering a cyclone as liveaboards. Let us know your thoughts or experiences in the comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more adventures at sea. ? **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After Cyclone Jasper FINALLY stops raining, we navigate through floodwaters and assess the aftermath before setting sail to safety on a mission to get back to Sydney for Christmas & a friends wedding. Join us on this intense journey ?? **NEW MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 03:52 - Finally the rains 'ave stopped 07:45 - Cyclone Jasper Stats 09:26 - The aftermath... 11:46 - Outta here! 14:16 - Going craaaaaayyyyyzeee 15:40 - Champagne Sailing 17:43 - Live Update **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After weeks of build up, Cyclone Jasper FINALLY arrives. Popao is fully battened down and we are ready to ride out the storm on the boat in the swamp lol. We try to have a bit of fun along the way but will we last before we go CRAZY? SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Final Prep / Cyclone Arrives 04:26 - Day 1 - Cyclonic 16:58 - Day 2 - Jasper Sets in 23:00 - Day 3 - Over it & outta here... **OLIGHT Flashlight used in this video** https://www.olightstore.com.au/s/NZP6XL 'SP20' for a discount **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

With Cyclone Jasper (December 23') officially named and barreling toward us, it's time to act fast. We secure our boats deep in the mangroves, tie off tightly, and batten down the hatches to prepare for whatever the storm may bring. Watch as we get ready to face the full force of nature. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 05:08 - Final Checks up Creek 08:00 - Getting Selkie up the Creek 16:57 - Getting Popao up the creek 23:53 - Tying in to mangroves **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for the weeks leading up to Cyclone Jasper. We do our best to prepare Popao (and ourselves) in the event that it is a direct hit. With no where to run, we dive into our insurance policy, the ports cyclone contingency plan and go scouting for a cyclone hole. Jai's boat for sale: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-x10-open-to-trades-for-crusing-catamaran/296844 **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 01:11 - Crawling back into port 05:18 - Prepping Stores for Cyclone 09:23 - Insurance Dilemma 14:23 - Cyclone Contingency Plan 17:30 - MSQ Dashboard 18:40 - Scouting Cyclone Hole **JOIN THE CREW** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for another adventure on the Great Barrier Reef, where we witness a rare daytime coral spawning event! Meanwhile, Jess takes on a catch-and-cook challenge, delivering what might just be the worst one on YouTube-but it's entertaining, to say the least. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

This week, 5-year-old Ocean and his dad Ant join us aboard Popao in search of massive dogtooth tuna. With Ocean on board, we're counting on him to help us catch dinner! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

As we close in on the Dogtooth Tuna we encounter a HUGE Tiger Shark while we're out diving and have a few more issues with Sharks on the Great Barrier Reef. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Dolphins 03:34 - Wahooooo! 04:48 - Tiger Shark 08:52 - Hunting Dogtooth 15:58 - Archiee 18:04 - Video Referee Time **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us as we finally get back to where we belong, the Great Barrier Reef! After months of prep, boat work and work detours we finally arrive at the Ribbons reef with our friend on Selkie. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Sailing 04:35 - Insurance Nightmare 07:59 - 'Cuda! 09:14 - Freediving 11:42 - Doggys! **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Join us for a bit of a life update as we head off from Cairns in search of some adventure at the Ribbons Reef. We have a lively sail to Mackay Reef and pick up a mooring for the night. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After hauling Popao out for some general maintenance we find a small patch of rot on our bridgedeck. The question is, how much rot is there? Is it still possible for a one week haul out? What other surprises awaits us? **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After eight months in the marina, it's fair to say Popao needs some serious TLC. We make our way to Rosshaven Marina to haul out and get started on Popao's annual refit... **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Heading to Rosshaven 04:50 - Getting High! 09:04 - Cleanaworx Treats! **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After 8 months away from Popao we arrive back in Townsvillle and put in a bunch of elbow grease to bring Popao back to her former glory. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/