Spearfishing & Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef in Summer (Sailing Popao) Ep.44

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

I've been following you two since forever. I've even taken the time to watch all your videos from the start and of all the channels I follow, you are the only creators that take the time and display the names of all the fish you video.

[@warrenryan9252]

I miss your videos every week. Please post more. Best channel ever

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Warren, we should be back into it in a few weeks. Had a lot of family stuff going on but we can see the light 😄

[@Mrmadypossum]

Nice work! ❤ Always enjoy the close up fish shots. Would love to see more of what you did with the fish names in the video, my kid was busy reading them all out. One day he’ll be able to ID them without the tag 😊

[@sidmar200]

I was holding my breath after the last episode till the next one. Just as well it was only a short while. 🤥🙄😂 Always worth the wait.🥰

[@sailingpopao]

Hahaha you've got a good breath hold :-P Sorry for the delay we'll fill you in, in a couple of episodes time.

[@tonytaynton8559]

G'day guys good to see you , i like all your video's no matter how often you post them and i would never skip any part might miss some doggy action, cheers guys Tony Redlands QLD .

[@sailingpopao]

Haha thanks Tony! Once they cast their spell, the Doggies are always on our minds 🤪

[@tlowe2502]

Thanks guys, another great video. That is a beautiful spot, the water was so clear. Thanks again, stay safe. From your fans here in the central Florida swamps. Good on ya.👍🏻💕🐟🐾

[@sailingpopao]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

G'day legends, yes so keen to have another eppy from you two,😁 far out you have a way of picking weather windows! How's that vis! Cheers for another rad instalment, you've got us frothing for some time on the GBR again ⛵❤🤙

[@sailingpopao]

Hahah cheers legends, yeah I think it's safe to say we've nailed the cruising season on the East Coast for maximum reef windows now (and it's not the usual sailing season) hope you get some epic dives in WA. Can't to get over there and explore all those off shore islands.

[@johnfoley1640]

Hi guys great episode as usual 👍

[@craigbrown1249]

So good to see you back! Awesome vid

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers mate! Your chilli plant made an appearance lol

[@joebradford108]

Oh hey! So glad you’re back! Thanks for sharing your adventures legends.

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Joe!

[@terrypen]

It's been a minute since I've seen your videos.. I watching some random sailing channel and they were talking about a funny thing that happened to them and it made me think of your episode of "The dream" about pulling the starter rope on a motor! hahaha I've never laughed harder watching a KZbin episode..

[@sailingpopao]

HAHAHAHAH cheers Terry, we get a good laugh out of it everytime we tell the story or watch the video 😛 Can I ask why you stopped watching or if YT just isnt putting the videos out for you to see?

[@terrypen]

@@sailingpopao YT and my multitasking of watching leather working videos. If you watch one thing, YT dumps them all on your feed.

[@scubajunkie6591]

So good to see you back 😊. We’ve missed you !

[@sailingpopao]

Oh thank you! Hopefully we'll get back to fortnightly videos. Big few months ahead though so I can't promise anything.

[@elizaandalisa]

I'm crabbing south of McKay guys eat ya hearts out! You're in paradise enjoy guys cheers n beers Marty qld

[@sailingpopao]

Ahh amazing, hope you got some good ones. We just sailed by! Now in Gladstone.

[@Thenewkidsonthedock]

Unbeatable conditions guys what a treat to watch it on the big screen - the underwater footage is insane. Any update on the chilli plant? 😂

[@sailingpopao]

Hahah RIP Mr. Chilli. He met his fate at the Breakwater Marina in Townsville. Donated him to the garden and hopefully we didn't kill anyone in the process lol. Ps - how good is watching it on big screen! Except seeing your own face so big lol

[@steve2meter]

Amazing episode as usual. Port Douglas is one of my favorite places.

[@sailingpopao]

Absolutely beautiful spot.

[@180degreess]

Watch out for that biofouling crab on that anchor rope Mike. I didn't teach you about it at mclennans for nothing!

[@raoulwright5848]

Loved it, thankyou

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Raoul! Hope your recovery is going well x

[@Goatqld]

Just passed you going into the marina on my way home to the island

[@sailingpopao]

Haha hello! I think we saw you, in the tinnie?

[@markkluepfel]

Another great video. The diving looks amazing.

[@sailingpopao]

It was! Thank you

[@Superbobstar]

What was that rolly polly thing back with the spanish mackerel? Also your scuba camera work and lighting is awesome. Thank you!

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks! I'm guessing youre talking about the flashers? They help attract big fish.

[@Superbobstar]

@@sailingpopaoyeah looked like a Nudibranch

[@chinagregsmotorcycleadvent7555]

Hey? I am coming from China to Cairns to do a bucket list dive trip on the Great Burrier Reef. I believe that Ribbon Reef and the Cod Hole are my #1 choice. Do you have another 1st choice or others that would be top on your list? How about a live aboard? Could you recommend the "best" one? Thanks! Just love your videos!

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers Greg, I reckon they're two of the best spots for sure if scuba diving/snorkelling. Also Steve's bombie (which they should take you to on the Ribbons) I couldn't recommend a particular charter but Mike Ball has a good rep however I'm sure you'd pay for it. One other place worth mentioning is the Yongala Wreck, it's more advanced but if that's you, they reckon it's one of the best in the world. I've yet to do it as the weather is hard to get in the big boat and it's in a difficult location.

[@jacquehasler9799]

❤

[@crowiesnest]

Holy crap ..... you guys havnt wrecked the boat and and are now missing ? A heads up would have been good !

[@sailingpopao]

Hahaha sorry mate! I posted a few updates on the 'community' tab and on my Insta. It's been a rough year but we're getting back to usual. Slowly, very slowly!

[@bobbie7355]

Woohoo you're back! Hugs from Texas 🩷🤠🩷

[@sailingpopao]

Haha thanks Bobbie!

[@bobbie7355]

I'm super excited for the next vlog ❣️

[@crowiesnest]

Dont have insta , patron , or any of the others. Found you on You Tube and have followed since ! If I need 35 social media apps to keep up with what your doing .....Im out ! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jr5626]

What are the chances of a how much it costs to run your boat? How of them do you haulout etc

[@sailingpopao]

Cheers mate, will keep this in mind for an upcoming episode.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😎😎👍👍👍❤

[@QUARTERBAT]

To improve viewing figures think you need more content. Towards the end I just skipped through,. Will you survive carrying on with the same old content.

[@sailingpopao]

Thanks for the feedback, its appreciated. Definitely working on it but hard between work atm. What would you like to see more of?

[@QUARTERBAT]

@@sailingpopao I don't think there's a magic formula, but just sticking to sailing and spear fishing gets a bit repetitive. Fishing from the boat and cooking segments are good. Perhaps looking round on shore and seeing what locals are up to.. My comments are not to criticise but to try and help.