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After a super social few weeks, we finally catch a weather window to explore the reefs surrounding this archipelago — known simply as The Barrier. We picked our anchorage off satellite images, and what we found was even more beautiful than we imagined: crystal water and abundant marine life everywhere. Places: Outer Barrier Reef, Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #barrierreef

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Day 2 sailing around Koh Kut - south shore; sunny day, sandy bottom, Thai food, with the dinghy up the River to a nice waterfall stop & a delightful sunset. #sailing #sailingchannel #shorts

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Welcome to the Velassaru Maldives . . . #igmaldives #velassaru #velassarumaldives #velassaruresort #resort #island #islandlife #holiday #vacation #travel #maldivity #lalumitravels

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There’s an undeniable, almost primal pull we feel toward the ocean. It's a need that's been studied and given a name: *Blue Mind,* a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols to describe the meditative, calming state we enter when near water. The vastness of the sea provides a powerful escape from the clutter of daily life, offering a sense of perspective that can make our own problems feel smaller. Beyond the mental relief, there are tangible physical benefits. The rhythmic sound of waves and the fresh, salty air—which contains a higher concentration of **negative ions**—can lower stress hormones, improve mood by boosting serotonin levels, and even promote better sleep. This is why a simple walk on the beach or a few minutes spent watching the tide ebb and flow can feel so restorative. Our connection to the ocean is also deeply rooted in our need for activity and inspiration. It provides a natural playground for everything from swimming and sailing to quiet reflection and artistic expression. Ultimately, the ocean gives us a chance to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with a fundamental part of ourselves—a need for tranquility, wonder, and the powerful embrace of nature.

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Perfect Sydney - Hobart conditions for HURRICA V's passage to the Australian Woodenboat Festival, February 2019. More details of this magnificent yacht at the link: http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/355/HURRICA%20V

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