"We’re Ryan and Poppy — and this is Once Upon A Reef." In this documentary series, we sail through the Solomon Islands' Western Province, showcasing its unique culture, deep-rooted traditions, and the raw island way of life. With over 50 meters of visibility, we dive deep into some of the clearest waters on earth—but life here is about more than just the view. On a tight budget, we survive off the ocean and what we’ve brought to trade. If you’re into raw adventure, sustainable living, and untold island stories — hit subscribe. The Solomon Islands are one of the last places on earth where time seems to stand still. Over the course of this series, we navigate everything from the world's largest saltwater lagoon to remote atolls in the middle of the open ocean. It’s a journey of extreme highs and challenging lows—from volcanic cooking and secret blue holes to engine failures in crocodile territory and experiencing a our first cyclone on the boat in a place that should have never had one. Coming up in this season: Sustainable Living: Learning to forage, hunt, and trade for our daily needs. The Wild: Close encounters with hammerheads, sea turtles, and saltwater crocodiles. The People: Meeting the most generous communities on earth and navigating village politics. Boat Life Reality: The grit of maintaining a catamaran in the most remote corners of the Pacific. The Heart: The story of Solly, the kitten gifted to us in a glass jar in the middle of the sea. Come sail away with Skateaway. ⛵⚓ #Sailing #onceuponareef #SolomonIslands #AdventureTravel #OffGrid #BoatLife #Survival #PacificIslands #SailingSkateaway #Exploration #Documentary #WesternProvince

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What do you actually do 100 miles from land with zero connection? 🌊⚓ After 4 months completely off-grid in PNG, we started our crossing. Ocean passages are a forced meditation—no internet, no distractions, just the horizon. But the silence didn't last. In the main episode, the peace is shattered. As we finally cross into the Solomon Islands, our sail RIPS, leaving us vulnerable in the open sea. This is the raw, unpolished reality of boat life. WATCH THE FULL DISASTER: 🎥 Episode 0 : Our Sail RIPPED At Sea 🔗 https://youtu.be/NWlIM0XVtxU Subscribe to @onceuponareef for the stories the postcards don't show. #Sailing #OnceUponAReef #OceanPassage #DigitalDetox #PapuaNewGuinea #SolomonIslands #BoatLife #SailingVlog #OffGridAdventure #Shorts

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Sailing into the Sunset: A Breathtaking Ocean Passage ⛵️✨ Join us for a breathtaking sunset sail on the open ocean! In this short clip, experience the magic of sailing into the setting sun with the wind in our sails and the beauty of the sea all around. If you love the ocean life and adventure, make sure to like and subscribe for more! For the full Video which wasn't all so pleasant: 🎥 Episode 0 : Our Sail RIPPED At Sea🔗 https://youtu.be/NWlIM0XVtxU Subscribe: @onceuponareef to not miss out. #sailing #sunset #ocean #boat #travel #nature #oceanpassages #sunsetsail #sea #adventure

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