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Once Upon A Reef
Приєднався 23 січ 2022
Hey guys, welcome to Onceuponareef channel!
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 and come sail away with Skateaway!
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 and come sail away with Skateaway!
Orpheus Island Bush Tucker | A Daring Culinary Adventure
Orpheus Island is renowned for its historic shipwrecks, indigenous sites, breathtaking fringing reefs, and intriguing geology. After exploring these remarkable attractions, we decided to sample some local bush tucker. However, we soon discovered that preparing it was far more challenging and risky than we had anticipated.
Places: Orpheus Island, Palm group of islands within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, Queensland
Follow us:
✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy
✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef
Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/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!
#sailingvlog #orpheusisland #onceuponareef
Places: Orpheus Island, Palm group of islands within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, Queensland
Follow us:
✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy
✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef
Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/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!
#sailingvlog #orpheusisland #onceuponareef
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Exploring Fantome Island | The Hidden History and Stunning Reefs of a Former Leper Colony
Переглядів 70416 годин тому
The Fantome Island Lazaret, in the Palm Island Group off the coast of Townsville, was established for the detention and treatment of non-European suffers from Hansen's Disease, more commonly known as leprosy. Run by the Queensland government, it opened in 1939 and closed in 1973. After its closure, the remnants are still scattered throughout the island painting a picture of what it was like man...
Getting Wrecked on Palm Island
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Palm island is an Aboriginal community northeast of Townsville full of plane and shipwrecks from the past world wars. After a quick stop in Magnetic Island, we were soon captivated by this beautiful place. Places: Magnetic Island, Townsville Great Palm Island, Queensland (Aboriginal name: Bwgcolman) Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef P...
Townsville Reef Fishing
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Took my nephew out to the great barrier reef and he showed me what it means to be a good fisherman. Places: Great Barrier Reef, Townsville Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure ju...
Island Medicines and Secret Swimming Holes
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After weeks of Poppy being under the weather, we set out on a nature adventure to find natural remedies. Along the way, we uncovered stunning secret swimming holes. Watch our journey for health tips and breathtaking views! Places: Cape Upstart National Park Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/wh...
Jerry Rigged Tender Sailing | Gloucester Island Panoramic’s
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Join us as we wake up to an unexpected adventure: Ryan improvising a makeshift sail from a tree and hammocks! Follow along as we navigate through dense bushes and scale steep rocks, all to capture breathtaking panoramic views of the Whitsunday Islands from Gloucester Island. This exhilarating journey showcases the spirit of spontaneity and exploration that defines our maritime escapades. Don't ...
Beached Getaways | Intertwined Worlds of Adventure and Boat Maintenance
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Join us as we explore serene beached getaways and uncover the essential connection between adventuring and boat maintenance. Living on a boat opens up a world of adventure, and we're here to share our tips and experiences with you. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a curious traveler, dive into our journey to discover the perfect balance of exploration and upkeep aboard our floating home. Pla...
Is this the best Yacht Club in the World?
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The ultimate yacht club destination. Totally off-grid and can only be reached by boat. It is a haven for yachties from all around Australia since 1921. The infamous A-frame lies on the beach displaying memories from 100 years of yachties passing through. Places: Middle Percy Island, The Percy Group, Queensland Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/once...
Secluded Paradise in the Whitsunday Islands | Discovering South Percy Island
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Discovered paradise in the Percy Island group in the Whitsunday islands. Crystal clear blue waters, white sand beaches and amazing sunrises all to ourselves. Places: South Percy Island, The Percy Group, Queensland Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponare...
Discovering Hidden Island Bush Hikes & Coastal Delights
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Embark on an unforgettable journey sailing along Australia's spectacular Queensland coast. Join us as we explore hidden island bush hikes and savor coastal delights that are often secluded and untouched. Discover the magic of these uncharted territories with us. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive adventures! PLACES: Island Head Creek, Queensland Hexham Island, Queensland South Percy I...
Australia's Hidden Gem | Stunning Beach Accessible Only in Perfect Winds
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Join us as we sail 15 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon, Queensland to the pristine Great Keppel Island. This hidden gem remains largely unvisited due to limited accessibility, revealing breathtaking beaches and exceptional diving spots. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to explore one of Queensland's best-kept secrets. Subscribe for more captivating adventures! Places: Great Keppel Islan...
Horny Tawny Nurse Sharks
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Amazing diving with lots of sharks and musical jams. Places: Capricornia Cays National Park, Queensland Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the mos...
The Harrowing Night Calls of Lady Musgrave
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Stunning during the day, spooky at night. Only the brave sailors can survive this island after dark. Places: Lady Musgrave Island, (Capricornia Cays National Park) Queensland Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceuponareef Poppy's UA-cam Channel ☞ ua-cam.com/users/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan...
Lady Musgrave is Crawling with Baby Sea Turtles
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Lady Musgrave Island is an uninhabited coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef that's surrounded by vast turquoise lagoon. It is truly spectacular and for only a few months out of the year, the beaches are crawling with baby sea turtles. Places: Lady Musgrave Island, (Capricornia Cays National Park) Queensland Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ www.patreon.com/onceupon...
Manta Ray Paradise of Lady Elliot
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Lady Elliot Island is known as the 'Home of the Manta Ray', and research has identified over 700 individual manta rays in the surrounding waters. Join us as we see for ourselves not only manta rays but a wide variety of marine animals in crystal clear waters. Places: Lady Elliot Island (Capricornia Cays National Park) Queensland Lady Musgrave Island, (Capricornia Cays National Park) Queensland ...
Dinner by Baby Sea Turtles at Lady Elliot!
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Dinner by Baby Sea Turtles at Lady Elliot!
What we Found in the Water at Fraser Island
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What we Found in the Water at Fraser Island
What it Takes to Have a Boat with No Money
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What it Takes to Have a Boat with No Money
Wonderful, it’s fascinating to see the natural foods in another country, thanks for taking us along with you!
@@harpomorris1909 glad you enjoyed ☘️ We love learning the different uses for plants, especially as food 🌵 Prickly Pear is not actually from here and is native to America's so just have to be careful it hasn't been sprayed with poison
New subscriber here. I'll be back!
@@waltobringer2928 glad to have you aboard ! 🏝️⛵🐟🤙👌
@@OnceUponAReef Hopefully it won't be too long and I'll be back on the water
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@@OnceUponAReef You guys are a lot of fun :)
@@waltobringer2928 hopefully see you out on the water one day 🙌
Poppy you have become a beach girl! 🪷
Ryan, you are a naturalist and marine biologist by natural instinct! 😎🤩✋🙏
That's a beautiful compliment, must be from how I grew up, always out in nature adventuring 🏝️💙🪸🫧
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Was it fresh water lake?
Yeah it is amazing fresh water 💦
Great video Kids. The song and visuals at the beginning was perfect. 💖
Thanks glad you liked it 👍 Always enjoyed writing, just trying to get more confident sharing it by voice
Hey guys its Dan. Such a lovely video. The intro with the poem was beautiful! Lots of love
Hey Dan ! So glad you liked it ! It was pretty mesmerising sailing through the channel with beautiful islands all around 🤙
Just found your channel, ❤❤❤
Awesome welcome aboard ! Hope you enjoy it, we have some really great content coming your way ! Especially when we sail out of Aus 💙💙💙
Once again I'm loving the poetry and everything else. UA-cam likes to tell me I haven't finished certain episodes which is a good enough excuse for a reruns. Keen for future episodes and when I start rewatching from the beginning I'll start sharing as well, hope it helps🤘☺️🤟
It makes us so happy to receive feedback like this ! 🙏🙌 We appreciate the love and shares 💙
Love your channel, came here from watching the “Where’s Poppy” channel. I’m very curious to know your back-story and how you came to own such a nice boat at your young age? Not many can afford a life-style like yours?
It doesn't have to be super expensive to buy a boat, a bit of luck (right place right time) and a lot of work. Generally the more work your willing to put in the cheaper the boat will be. We also live a much cheaper lifestyle then say if you were to buy a house or rent somewhere. Being on anchor we don't pay rent, generate our own electricity and collect our own water and source fresh foods from ocean/islands/ and markets where possible. The main expense is maintenance which can be made much cheaper by planning ahead (having parts on hand when they can be sourced cheaper ) and by cutting labour costs by learning how to do as much as you can yourself or through friends. Doing all this we manage to afford this lifestyle by working regular jobs earning minimum wage. Hope this answers your question, happy to provide more detail if needed ⛵
Hi Poppy! Sea life has lured you in.. it’s magical to see the wonders of nature. Thanks for sharing this. I’m hoping you will have a good life and future ahead with your journey. 😊
Yes I am hooked! Can't wait to explore more natural wonders whilst learning about everything this lifestyle encompasses. Wishing you all the best for your life endeavours and hope it is filled with love and good fortune 💙
One out of 10,000 make it to adult breeding age, that’s amazing!
Yeah such a crazy start to life and a journey to make it to adulthood 🐢
Love the spontaneous song, awesome!
Hahah yeah was laughing so much 😂
poppy you started vlogging ,,,,wht a surprise
they look like homeless people .
No, not homeless, they live on their boat, sea gypsies!
Fabulous episode, I loved the wreck dive, that was spectacular!
Hey, I see that you guys know Sage, I was following his videos and enjoying his adventures and then he suddenly disappeared about a year ago. There’s been nothing from him since , could you encourage him to do an update?
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loved the water fall and pond at the end .. Stunning is the word ..Thank you for keeping it real and showing the true natural beauty of Australia ..
Glad you enjoyed 🌞 Had a lot of fun exploring this island that many bypass ⛵🏝️
Good spot for fire twirling 🤘
@@vincentfeldbrugge164 🔥 so true ! 🔥
Yup!😂
Those are some dashing wetsuits y'all got there
😂hahah we think so too 😆
My best wishes to you.
Thank you so much 💙 All the best wishes back to you 🙏
I was born in Townsville 👍 Great place to be on the water.
Awesome! Yeah some beautiful islands and reefs off of Townsville 🪸🏝️⛵🐋
yo this looks like a horror scene from a movie with black stuff shooting up. You dont know where its coming from but it cant be good. when you have a bunch of black stuff just shooting up.
Hahah far out it was funny but yeah a bit of a horror scene for the white boat 😅
Great episode, you kept us guessing, who’s the kid! Your nephew sure knows how to catch a lot of fish !
Yeah that's my nephew, the only person more crazy about fishing is his father ! 🎣 Keeps him out of trouble and a fullfilling feeling being able to provide food for your family 🐟
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OMG, Poppy, just saw your instagram photos of both you and Ryan in Bali. Congratulations.
Thanks we are really in love 💙 Even after living on a boat together 😂
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Your videos are fabulous, the cinematography is awesome, underwater shots and drone footage alike, just excellent. I love having these vicarious visits to the great barrier reef and glimpses into the sailing life, what a treat. I am totally amazed that you don’t have thousands of viewers!
Wow what a special comment 💙 Thank you so much for the support and lovely feedback 🙏 We love what we do and are enjoying sharing it ⛵ We have lots of awesome new content on the way that we are really excited about and hope you enjoy 🏝️
Poppy !!! Glad I found you 😂
Yes me too ! 💙
What a phenomenal episode, you guys really know how to live the good life, enjoying nature and each other, I’m amazed that you don’t have more viewers. Keep on keeping on!
It's not all smooth sailing but it's moments like these that make it all worth while 💙 We do these videos for the love of it not the views so just rely on other people sharing our content around to their friends and families 🪸
Hey, thanks for the tour, I’m loving your videos and your chill vibe. What a great boat, can you tell us what brand and what size she is?
Hey so glad your enjoying our videos and we really appreciate the support 💙 The boat is 10.95 m a Whitehaven and a Mark Pescott design. Amazing boats with a great design that makes it quite fast ⛵
We used to do the eucalyptus thing 40 years ago when I was a kid, great to see you giving it a go, brings back great memories when I was Young. 🙏
Yeah works so well, my mum used to always do it with the oil when we were younger so was nice to do it with a fresh harvest 🌞
Every time you guys drops a new video i refer to the channel as horny Tawney nurse shark channel to the missus😅. Thanks for the videos🤘
Hahaha 🤣😂 that's fantastic! Thanks for the support and glad your enjoying the channel 🤙
I’m loving following your adventures, your mellow pace of life and your enjoyment of the natural world are really refreshing!
Glad you enjoyed the video 💙 Yeah it's amazing witnessing the positive effect having more time in nature has on people, including ourselves 🌞
This is surprising. I thought you guys would be eating fishes that you catch from the boat all day! Are you vegetarians?
@@Windward535 Yeah we definitely eat fish and other seafoods, I guess you would call it 'Catchatarian' 🐟
So stoked I came across you legend's channel. That was a rippa of a climb to a spectacular place for lunch🏞🙌
Awesome to have you aboard ! Thanks for the love we really appreciate the support 🙌 Lined up a few more peaks we would like to do on that beautiful island 🏝️
You are really beautiful honey😘😘
@OnceUponAReef Guys, you are the guides, presenting life and nature and practical knowledge of science in a way of “Intertwined Worlds of Adventure” etc. Following your video, finding that sharks could live around 400 Years!! I would compare this to Lauren Roerick, Scot Manley, Tibes, Marques Brownlee, Stefan Milo, Thao Huynh, just to name a few people like you, giving those intertwined, practical and inspirational hints and views of, let’s say, “What a Wonderful World”, but also demanding efforts.. y’know. I personally would never give the hope up to go to Antarctica, in a meaningful way. Sometimes, it’s not the place, but the ways leading to such places, different approaches, just little steps … what to do, how to deal with different conditions.. Kim Stanley Robinson f. e. is showing in his Sci-Fi that in a not so distant future many people would take part in such technically challenging situations, like you’re representing… I patiently waited a Year and was glad to see you continuing to work out these artistic ways to future lives; respectively diverse living beings, animals and plants, always necessary to pay attention, mindfulness 🧜♀🧜♂🏝🥂🌏🌎🌍⛵🛰🌌
Great video, Please be careful. 🙏
@@TheRealMrCods glad you liked it ! Definitely know how to improve next time 😅
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.. and what about to go to cold regions???
We would definitely have to make some modifications to the boat. Where do you have in mind ? 🤔
@@OnceUponAReef Guys, you are the guides, presenting life and nature and practical knowledge of science in a way of “Intertwined Worlds of Adventure” etc. Following your video, finding that sharks could live around 400 Years!! I would compare this to Lauren Roerick, Scot Manley, Tibes, Marques Brownlee, Stefan Milo, Thao Huynh, just to name a few people like you, giving those intertwined, practical and inspirational hints and views of, let’s say, “What a Wonderful World”, but also demanding efforts.. y’know. I personally would never give the hope up to go to Antarctica, in a meaningful way. Sometimes, it’s not the place, but the ways leading to such places, different approaches, just little steps … what to do, how to deal with different conditions.. Kim Stanley Robinson f. e. is showing in his Sci-Fi that in a not so distant future many people would take part in such technically challenging situations, like you’re representing… I patiently waited a Year and was glad to see you continuing to work out these artistic ways to future lives; respectively diverse living beings, animals and plants, always necessary to pay attention, mindfulness 🧜♀🧜♂🏝🥂🌏🌎🌍⛵🛰🌌
@@OnceUponAReef Guys, you are the guides, presenting life and nature and practical knowledge of science in a way of “Intertwined Worlds of Adventure” etc. Following your video, finding that sharks could live around 400 Years!! I would compare this to Lauren Roerick, Scot Manley, Tibes, Marques Brownlee, Stefan Milo, Thao Huynh, just to name a few people like you, giving those intertwined, practical and inspirational hints and views of, let’s say, “What a Wonderful World”, but also demanding efforts.. y’know. I personally would never give the hope up to go to Antarctica, in a meaningful way. Sometimes, it’s not the place, but the ways leading to such places, different approaches, just little steps … what to do, how to deal with different conditions.. Kim Stanley Robinson f. e. is showing in his Sci-Fi that in a not so distant future many people would take part in such technically challenging situations, like you’re representing… I patiently waited a Year and was glad to see you continuing to work out these artistic ways to future lives; respectively diverse living beings, animals and plants, always necessary to pay attention, mindfulness 🧜♀🧜♂🏝🥂🌏🌎🌍⛵🛰🌌
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"A Place She Calls Home - William White".. [ua-cam.com/video/O-6OTjycUMU/v-deo.html]
Beautiful song to listen to while sailing, will add it to the playlist 🙏🎵🎶
Elf on the Shelf in La Library lol
Called relph who rhymed like nobody else and wrote it in his di diary 😂
A beautiful story guys - you too look great for each other. You really need to stop filming each other's near death experiences though!! Enjoy!
Naw thank you! Bahahahaha so true!! 😂
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