WHY AM I DOING THIS? Survivor Scenario - Surviving the Great Barrier Reef Expedition Ep2

This video describes the background behind my Surviving the Great Barrier Reef Expedition. I cover the shipwreck survival story of James Morrill, how I plan to inject myself into his historic situation and a more detailed look at how my expedition will (hopefully!!!) play out.
My respects to the Worimi people of Port Stephens where this video was shot.
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The entire Surviving the Great Barrier Reef KZbin series (so far!)
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Videos from my Queensland film scouting trip up to Cape York in preparation for this expedition;
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My previous feature film ‘Surviving the Outback’ where I escape the historic predicament of two lost German Aviators in the Kimberley;
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[@amorlia4488]

Hello Outback Mike. I am a Traditional Owner of Birri Gubba, the Mob who took care of James Morrill. Good video. Keep the good work up mate. Thank you for sharing ours and your story. 😀🖤

[@OutbackMike]

Awesome! Thanks for looking after James Morrill. You guys are amazing.

[@amorlia4488]

​@@OutbackMikeAww thank you! I love the fact that we found him because the shooting star that fell, which is our totem. It is said, that wherever the star fell either danger was coming or someone needed to be rescued from that direction. One happened this year. It took us 2 weeks before we found him. So happy you did this. A lot of people don't know. Thank you. 🖤😀🙂

[@Blue_Eyed_Samurai]

31 year old Aussie here ... I can't believe I'm only hearing this story now Wish I learned this back when I was at school , such a fascinating story

[@rafiqkatana]

53 year old Aussie here. And even I've never heard this story either. Why aren't we being taught this in school? It's an amazing story.

[@knot4man]

Thanks for the update, Mike. I see you're planning carefully. I'm still chipping away on my redwood canoe here in California. I expect to finish it soon; I only started it in 1983! Some interruptions, of course. I read "Flight into Hell" a long time ago, and recently found out that I had forgotten the part where they lost their clothes and shoes!!,

[@OutbackMike]

Cool!!!! Yep I’ve re-read that a bunch of times.

[@NHLinden]

Keep chipping

[@automedoniliad3269]

So it's been a year, did you accomplish your task?

[@tyrone1858]

Bloody legend mate, thanks for sharing.

[@annejeremy752]

I came across your video series yesterday (emanating from an interview you did with a family that got bogged after a sudden storm, as they were crossing the Simpson desert, hence the discussions to do with emergency warning systems etc), then I stumbled, (so fortunately!), across your presentations to do with building your above cited canoe, and retracking in part, James Morrell's adventure after first becoming ship wrecked. Well, all I can say is well done; I was quite mesmerized for starters, watching you turn a large tree trunk, bit by bit into a very well crafted & clearly capable water vessel. In an age now of reliance on industrial manufacturing for nearly everything we want and need, it is really refreshing to watch people actually make something from scratch, using mostly hand made tools, hard work, and skill. To a lesser degree, my own husband and I enjoy doing similar with our camping system/ my husband enjoy solving his rebuild of a 4wd vehicle/mechanical matters, but nothing as sophisticated as your own project of course - still there is a strange sense of satisfaction regardless working things out/solving problems/and making something that is unique, aside even from watching woodwork take form as you have shown. I liked also the subtleties of your boat build, your bed configuration/storage hatches/how you used your canvas sail for a multitude of purposes, which I note you also hand sewed; even down to the little canisters you made to store ginger and honey, and just so much more. I have gladly shared the longer version you made of your vessel build with others, expecting they will also appreciate it as well. I think many of us like to dream of going on some wild adventure; going to a remote island, or doing something really daring and inspiring, but it is another level to do what you are doing, and here I say, Good on you. I have no doubt your intended series will find a highly attentive audience, because it is different and so interesting. I like your commentary about the Aboriginals, the way you explain how well James Morrell and the other crew were also treated by the Aboriginals, whom sometimes as you explain, have not always had the recognition they rightly deserved - what they went through, yet their gentleness of heart to others. Anyway, for what I have seen so far, a great story on so many levels. Cheers, and safe travels as well.

[@OutbackMike]

Thank you Anne. Much appreciated!

[@dammitau]

Excited for you! So much work, preparation and planning gone into this…can’t wait to follow your adventure! Good luck :)

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Damian.👍👍👍

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@OutbackMike]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kaisailor1]

Hello Mike I love what you're doing. I'm a long time sailor and boatbuilder living in Thailand. I've got to say, that's the coolest boat build I have seen here on YT. I'm about to start a boat build here in Thailand, just a small camper-cruiser to mess about on. Anyway, I saw your build video and began investigating your channel. I sincerely wish you all the luck in the world. I did a 10,000 kilometer trip in and around OZ..back in 2005, by motorcycle and then a bit of sailing out and off of the Whitsundays. I did a lot of outback hiking, camping and kayaking up in Kakadoo and down the middle to S. Aust. over a 6 month period. But it was nothing like what you're trying to do. Much respect and admiration. I hope your boat makes it. The good thing is that being so organic, you should be able to repair most anything that could go awri, without the need for modern materials. I'm actually kind of envious about your journey. There are those of us who contemplate doing things like this...even living this way full time. And then there are those of us who actually try to make it happen in order to see if it's possible and to what degree. However the two, I can honestly say that I would probably never have considered taking it several steps further and creating a documentary for the rest of the world to enjoy and doing it in such a way, that the authenticity of the journey was kept central in it's undertaking. I'm with you in spirit sir.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks so much for the kind words.🙏

[@kaisailor1]

@@OutbackMike Sorry, it was so long. But you did get a new sub. out of it.

[@peterkomar7493]

Unreal mate! Can't wait to see the journey!!

[@deemcgee8438]

Nice appetiser Mike! Really looking forward to it

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks mate.

[@BWIATriStar]

Hi Mike - just watched Surviving the Outback on Prime - great, moving, educational and funny - fantastic story thanks for making it 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Stu in UK

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks heaps Stu🙏

[@yamabiru4553]

Looking forward to seeing your adventure!

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks 🙏

[@paull1954]

Hi from Canada young man such a great video series so far on your Expedition of the journey by Morrill. I will be watching with great anticipation for your safe journey. Excellent work so far you have me captured in the next series of your journey. Be safe be well be strong and do what your gut tells you. Paul

[@jeffdrmbyrequest7614]

Hi Mike! I just saw your Survival Documentary on Outdoor Channel and you were so Amazing....I would never do what you just did on Surviving the Outback...I'm really a fan...I'm willing to be taught by You...I salute You..

[@keithburlison2479]

Nice teaser ... really looking forward to following the trip

[@Anomalous-Plant]

Excited to see how this all goes :) I'm glad you have taken all the safety precautions just in case too!

[@sailingbagheera-thebluenomads]

Great to meet you after you sailed into Havannah Island today. Good luck with the journey!

[@BenjaminRayner]

Madness just saw this on the project! keep us all updated :D best of luck!!

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks 😊

[@deliogumagda3848]

We need more adventures like this, Keep Inspiring Us From Philippines.

[@TonyKeyes]

Good on you Mike. The rig is looking pretty tidy. It'll be good to see you get under way. Good luck with it! Cheers mate.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Tony. Yes it’ll be nice to having it sailing downwind with the trades when I finally set out.

[@TukangPerahukayu]

Hai sodaraku saya senang menonton apa yang Anda sajikan pemandangan isi laut nya dan pantainya luar biasa indah sekali🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@donteatthefood]

Thanks mike

[@magiciansandthieves9281]

Such interesting history, this is pretty damn amazing stuff.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Excellent...!!!

[@rogermace4516]

Cant wait to see your adventure , All the very best Keep safe

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Roger.

[@wildworldadventures]

This will be epic mate. I think Morrill stayed alive for the same reason you will make this an awesome story. Determination! Good luck, don't forget the vitamins and cant wait to see more.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Sasha👍👍👍

[@ianmirfield5485]

Bloody legend

[@anthony9thompson]

How can you only have 57k subscribers

[@Robert-hp1wr]

Hello Outback Mike This is going to be seriously epic! Can't wait If you get stuck, give me a call

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks. Fingers crossed it’ll all go ok.

[@nurzaman7553]

good

[@Overourland]

Did you finish the series of this journey? That link doesn't go through to the whole content

[@OutbackMike]

No I haven’t made the series yet. I’m making a feature film about it first. It’s all been delayed by a book a wrote about it. outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/

[@funykhmer5335]

.............. OUR LORD GOD IN HEAVEN LOVE YOU..............✝

[@danielowens2539]

Beyond awesome let me know before a year that's where you took time out enjoy your life and planet Earth Daniel saying hello again stay in touch actually you're awesome without GPS I love I love what you're doing in life 😇

[@kartoffelwaffel]

Holy crap is that Gina's possum coat?

[@stevenmacdougall5292]

Bad ass

[@jackfntwist]

Aw, why do u have to censor ;)

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

I ❤ You...

[@readthetype]

Did you just say _“living their best life”?_ Don’t forget to “walk in your truth” and “stand in your power.”

[@cranegantry868]

Leave the left-wing politics out of it.

[@OutbackMike]

Which left wing politics?

[@5minpick-me-upswithlorenwa496]

Just 'discovered' your channel. Look forward to seeing more. I'll catch up on your past vids & following along. Thanks