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June 1, 2025
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Sailing to Australian Deserted Islands. What can we Eat? Ep.46
Join us this episode as we sail north checking out some deserted tropical islands right here in QLD, Australia. We go for a quick little dive where Michael finds some delicious Crayfish and Jess cooks up a quick Lobster Curry. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART...
Is this the Worlds Best Yacht Club? (Sailing Popao) Ep.47
Arriving at the famous Percy Island Yacht Club with few provisions we head to work to husk some coconuts to make fresh coconut milk, spear a Tuskfish and make a traditional Samoan Oka I'a. A huge thanks to our friends on SV Selkie & Dehler Magic (Yo...
Sailing Queensland: Spearfishing & Beer Battered Fish at Scawfell Island (Sailing Popao) Ep.48
Join us as we make our way to the towering Scawfell Island, spear some fresh fish and Michael shares his secret beer-battered fish recipe. Coral trout Catch & Cook. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Digby Island 07:56 - Scawfell Islan...
Human vs Autopilot, Which is Better? (Sailing Popao) Ep.49
After 600 nautical miles with a broken Autopilot it was a BLOODY good feeling pulling into Airlie Beach knowing there was a brand new tiller pilot awaiting our arrival. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Wild Ride 01:40 - Airlie Beach 0...
One Day at the Reef, Worth it? (Sailing Popao) Ep.50
Join us as we head out to the reef, find some random rigging on the deck and fill the freezer after a solid little spearfishing session before the weather turns nasty. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Heading to the Reef 02:00 - Arriving...
Sailing the Whitsundays: Manta Rays & Maori Wrasse (Sailing Popao) Ep.51
As we make the most of our time hiding from the wind we explore Butterfly Bay and go for a dive in Manta Ray Bay where we meet the locals. Huge Hump Headed Maori Wrasse, Giant Trevally & of course Manta Rays. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro...
Spearfishing The Great Barrier Reef off the Whitsundays (Sailing Popao) Ep.52
Spearfishing the Great Barrier Reef. Mackerel, Trout, Red Throat a spearo's dream. Fishing the Whitsunday outer reefs at its finest. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Reef Drone 04:10 - Spearfishing For bonus content and giveaways pleas...
Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef (Sailing Popao) Ep.53
Join us as we explore one of the best offshore dive sites in the Whitsundays. We hide out a southerly blow in a well-protected reef anchorage while making the most of our location. Diving and filming the amazing marine life in this green zone. SKIP TO YO...
How LONG Can We Stay Out Here!? BBQ Crayfish (Sailing Popao) Ep.54
We go on the hunt to catch some huge Lobsters, cook them up on the BBQ as the weather gifts us even more days on the Great Barrier Reef. Does life get much better than this? SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 06:07 - Crayfish Diving 13:30 - Cooki...
Well, THIS doesn’t suck… SHARK FIGHT + FISH SPAWNING (Sailing Popao) Ep.55
Join us for the most INSANE day on the reef as we fight with a shark for our dinner and stumble upon a huge FISH SPAWNING event. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - Drone over Reef 04:40 - Diving 06:24 - Fish Spawning 08:20 - Crayfish 14:1...
How Could We Ever Go Back To Normal After This? (Sailing Popao) Ep.56
The glass out continues, we make the most at the reef as some friends join us in this epic location. We show our friends how to spearfish and land some firsts and PBs just to top off an already amazing few weeks out here. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:...
Trouble in PARADISE? Hell Inlet, Whitsundays (Sailing Popao) Ep.57
As we arrived in Hill Inlet, Whitsundays we are met with a pumping current and lots of sand bars. Despite our best efforts we find ourselves sitting very uncomfortably and rename this place Hell Inlet! SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - A...
Homebuilt Vs. Production Catamaran: Are we FASTER than a SEAWIND?! (Sailing Popao) Ep.58
After three weeks of glorious weather, we pack up our things and begin the migration north for warmer weather and more reef to explore. We do a final provision at Airlie Beach before sailing up to Magnetic Island. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Int...
Natural Contraception…Coco-NUT Extraction. Magnetic Island Sailing Popao Ep.59
Join us as we explore Tropical Magnetic Island (off the coast of Townsville) we catch up with our housemates from Tonga, check out the forts walk, the famous rock wallabies and try out Lincoln's ebay coocnut climber with great success :-P SKIP TO YOUR FA...
It’s Time to Move on…(Sailing Popao) Ep.60
It's time to move on! We have some anchor drama's leaving Magnetic island before exploring the Great Palm Islands, Hinchenbrook Island and finally Dunk Island. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Anchor is STUCK! 02:30 - Magnetic Island to ...
The Real Reason we Bought a Sailboat…(Sailing Popao) Ep.61
The real reason we bought a boat...Blessed with another amazing forecast we head back out to the Great Barrier Reef and officially start our quest for the elusive Dogtooth Tuna. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Sail Back to the Reef 02:...
Did we just find THE PERFECT anchorage? (Sailing Popao) Ep.62
Clearwater, coral reef and internet? Join us as we continue on the search for dogtooth tuna, shoot some yummy reef fish on the way and stumble across the best anchorage yet. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 03:57 - Spearfishing 05:44 - Bluewate...
Will I regret this? MONSTER MACKEREL + MU (Sailing Popao) Ep.63
As we continue the search for Dogtooth Tuna we come across a MONSTER SPANISH MACKEREL and have a once in a lifetime encounter with a couple of spawning needlefish. Jess shoots her first Midnight Snapper and the boys land some solid Bigeye Seabream (Mu) ...
How to make ANY fish TASTE GOOD? (Sailing Popao) Ep.64
Join us on our sail to Fitzroy Island, Far North Queensland where we reel in half a Mack Tuna before arriving and exploring this tropical Island. Making use of the Mack Tuna we decide to set up our smokebox and give it a whirl. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PAR...
BACK to the REEF – MARLIN, DOGTOOTH & JOBFISH! (Sailing Popao) Ep.65
After a quick provision in Cairns, we rush out to the reef, exploring a little sand cay which is absolute paradise before heading out to chase Dogtooth Tuna and find some Marlin & Jobfish on the way! SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01.57...
DREAM REALISED! A DOGTOOTH from our own BOAT! (Sailing Popao) Ep.66
After months of chasing the elusive Dogtooth Tuna we finally manage to put one on the boat. It’s a pup, but it’ll do for now. Glad to finally get the monkey off our back on this one. We turn this into our favourite dish- poke!! SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE...
Spearfishing a MARLIN from a TINY boat! (Sailing Popao) Ep.67
Talk about BIG FISH, SMALL BOATS! After seeing lots of Marlin over the last month we finally had the opportunity to take one. We have a busy afternoon of bluewater hunting and explain a few facts that may change your perception around spearing one of the m...
Sore cheeks & Fish for Weeks! 🌴 (Sailing Popao) Ep.68
These days on the reef couldn't get much better. With world-class spearfishing chasing Marlin and Dogtooth Tuna in one of the best underwater anchorages we've had. We wish we could stay forever! SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Morning ...
Paradise Found & ANOTHER MARLIN! (Sailing Popao) Ep.69
With the threat of cyclone season looming & northerlies disappearing we start making our way South. We bump into some old mates in the middle of the ocean, catch ANOTHER MARLIN & explore more amazing reefs, SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Int...
Sailing into Jurassic Park: Zoe Bay – Hinchinbrook Island, QLD (Sailing Popao) Ep.70
We sail into the famous Zoe bay on Hinchinbrook Island. This place is truly Australia's Jurassic Park. We explore the island and visit the stunning Zoe Falls. We can see why this place is so special and a must see for any one cruising the east coast. SKI...
Spontaneous Reef Stop Delivers the Goods! (Sailing Popao) Ep.71
We head back out to explore more of the reef, find some Dogtooth Tuna & Spanish Mackerel. Try our hand at making some Marlin Fish Jerky and make a spontaneous stop at a slice of paradise. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Leaving Hinc...
Freediving Australia’s 1st Underwater Museum (Sailing Popao) Ep.72
We Sail out from Magnetic Island and check out John Brewer Reef, Freediving the Museum of Underwater Art before setting sail for Myrmidon Reef. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Sailing 02:26 - John Brewer Reef 05:03 - Freediving Museum o...
BUSTED by BORDER FORCE in Paradise (Sailing Popao) Ep.73
Popao sails to Myrmidon on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, see some of the clearest water of our lives and get into some hot water with the Australian Border Force... SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Arrival Drone 07:07 - Freed...
Cyclones are a comin’ time to start runnin’! (Sailing Popao) Ep.74
We make use of the Northerlies winds and put some miles under our keels as we head south out of thee cyclone zone stopping to enjoy some different anchorages along the way. **POPAO MERCH** www.sailingpopao.com Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://w...
BIG Bull Shark in the Anchorage (Sailing Popao) Ep.75
Join us as we chill out at the Percys, have a toothy visitor drop by and Michael cooks up one of the best meals yet. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Middle Percy Island 03:57 - Spearfishing 05:20 - Cleaning Trout 06:27 - Bull Shark ...
36 Nautical Miles for one Crab! (Sailing Popao) Ep.76
With the need to get south by the end of the year we smash out plenty of miles but not without stopping for a bit of fun in Port Clinton. SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Arriving into Port Clinton 05:28 - Port Clinton Glass out/Crab Po...
Treasure Hunts & Free Seafood Buffet! (Sailing Popao) Ep.77
Making the most of our time in the Keppels we go for a spear and go on two treasure hunts that our friends had buried for us. We also drop by a fishing trawler and have our minds blown by their generosity when they gift us a bunch of fresh seafood. ***ME...
This is where I fell in love with the Great Barrier Reef (Sailing Popao) Ep.78
Join us as we head out to the Bunker Capricorn Island Group on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, you will not be disappointed as this place is the epitome of paradise. North West Island is the second sand cay and homes up to a million sea birds! ...
Teaching this Family HOW to Spearfish! (Sailing Popao) Ep.79
Weaving our way into Fitzroy Reef we wasted no time and head out spearfishing with our new friends from Sailing Amoray. On the way Jon drops a bombshell 'Actually, I've NEVER shot any gun before!' Well... we had to change that and put it onto some nice cor...
Spearfishing at the REEF + Monster Mangrove Jacks (Sailing Popao) Ep.80
With the Glass out continuing we explore Fitzroy Reef, we find a huge cave full of huge mangrove jacks. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Diving 04:40 - Jobfish 05:36 - Mangrove Jack Cave...