Sailing Popao

After a season away from the reef, we'd been dreaming of eating coral trout for months!!! So, being our last day out here we decided to shoot a few extra trout to see us through to the next reef window. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Green Zone Freedive 02:03 - Whale Encounter 03:45 - Spearfishing 08:42 - Fish Clean up **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

AGHHHH it feels SOOOOO good to be back at the reef doing what we love and we waste no time gearing up and jumping in to spearfish some delicious fresh Spanish Mackerel. We also jump in for a few drifts with a couple of Mantas. Heaven on earth. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Jess' Mackerel 04:34 - Manta Dive 06:14 - Big Mackerel Party 10:18 - Mack's Stomach 11:45 - Mackerel Sashimi Plate **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

It feels SOOOOO good to be finally back at the reef, despite the itchy trigger finger it was great to finally check this paradise out even if the weather gods wanted none of it. Diving Lady Elliot Island. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Sailing to LEI 04:57 - Arriving at LEI 07:51 - Dive time 15:30 - Sleeping at LEI 18:40 - Get the HELL outta here! **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

FINALLY!!! Free from the cities, we've officially begun cruising season for 2022! Join us as we head out of Brisbane to Double Island Point. What a welcome back to this amazing life as we prepare to head to the reef. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Michael finds himself in an awkward situation, naked on the transom ready for a shower when the reel goes off. But seriously we are trying our best to get to QLD and after a series of bad lows that keep rolling down the NSW coast we make a run for it but did we make the right call? SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Naked fishing 05:06 - Smoking Fish 09:40 - Sailing North 11:59 - South West Rocks 14:00 - Canned Tuna 19:38 - Coffs Harbour **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

We don't get far much further north when we are chased up river to hide from another East Coast Low. Luckily for us there is plenty to do here and the waterfalls are absolutely cranking! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Running for cover 00:56 - Chasing Waterfalls 08:53 - Kingfish Ceviche 13:42 - Flood debris **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After 16 days of rain we crack it and decide to head out of our home port of Cronulla and begin the cruise north. Join us as we explore out home town - Sydney Harbour. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Without a doubt one of our hottest squiding sessions yet, we load the freezer with squid in preparation to head north for the year. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

We set off in search of the Fairey Firefly Plame Wreck and successfully find it in 12m of water. With a dirty thermocline, it makes for some eerie diving. We also share one of our favorite recipes for a red rock cod. Adreno Red Rock Cod Cook up https://youtu.be/2Avu0ikyzh8 SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - Diving the Fairey Firefly Plane Wreck 10:31 - Red Rock Cod Catch n Cook **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Our friends Kate & Tim take us out for a dive on their hookah system to pick up some of the most delicious critters in the south - scallops! Although small, they are delicious. We check out the southern side of the Bay and cook up the scallys on the BBQ. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO THE GOOD PARTS: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Scallop Diving 08:02 - Southern Side of Jervis Bay Exploration 15:20 - Snorkelling Green patch 20:39 - Scallop Cook up **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

After a few nights of failed snapper fishing and a stuck anchor Michael redeems himself with a nice kingfish but not without drama. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Goin' fishin' 07:17 - Anchor Recovery 09:33 - Spearing 11:19 - Kingfish 18:35 - Fillet sesh 21:!8 - South side anchorage (hole in wall) 24:47 - Sashimi **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

We are ready for adventure! Join us as we set sail south for our shakedown cruise to Jervis Bay, NSW. This place does not disappoint, with beautiful anchorages, delicious seafood, and white sandy beaches. Does it get much better than this? **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Sail down to JB 11:11 - Spearfishing Missions 16:20 - Cleaning Fish 24:01 - Sushi Rolls **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

With Popao back in one piece, we head out and make the most of the dirty water by catching a feed of squid. We share our favorite BBQ squid recipe and show you around our hometown of Cronulla. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 14:23 - Birdseye view of Cronulla 18:26 - Squid Prep 30:11 - Grilling Squid 31:16 - Taster **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Last episode we gave you a tour of Popao, the mothership! In this episode we give you the full rundown on our adventure tender, a Highfield 340 Classic RIB. We show you how to DIY your own sounder setup without a permanent battery, our Beachmaster beach wheels review and everything we carry in our offshore safety kit! See what a hypalon boat looks like after three years of heavy use! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - Wheels 05:35 - Transducer Installed 08:59 - Sounder Setup 17:36 - Light Setup 19:49 - Bow Locker 20:47 - Tender Safety Bag 25:00 - Wrap up (Specs) Products Mentioned: Highfield 340 - https://www.highfieldboats.com/classic-340/ Beachwheels - https://www.beachmaster.com/ Lowrance Hook Reveal - https://www.lowrance.com/en-au/lowrance/type/fishfinders-chartplotters/hook-reveal-5x-splitshot/ Itechworld 7AH Battery - https://itechworld.com.au/discount/POPOWER Rail Blaza Portable LED Nav lights - https://www.freaksports.com.au/product/railblaza-navipack-led-navigation-light-kit/ Tacmed Tourniquet - https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/products/sof-tactical-tourniquet-wide z **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Welcome aboard Popao for a full tour of our humble little floating home. She's a Peter Snell Designed 2006 'Easy 37ft' coastal cruiser. Generally built by 'backyard builders' they are fairly basic catamarans that allows owners plenty of layout options and easy maintenance. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 10:30 - Starboard Hull 10:45 - Head 14:01 - Nav Station 16:11 - Master Cabin 19:00 - Port Hull 19:10 - Pantry 21:10 - Watermaker 23:48 - Galley 26:05 - Guest Room/Garage 29:35 - Stats 30:15 - Engines 31:12 - External Walkthrough **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

As we wrap up our refit we smash out the finishing touches. New anchor chain, new electronics & a bunch more. It's time to wrap up this refit and get back to LIVIN'! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - B&G Plotter Upgrade 01:52 - Table Refurb 03:44 - Inside Helm 06:18 - Cable Shredding 10:35 - Chain Upgrade 17:24 - Tiller Pin Repair **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

There's nothing quite like coming back in from a lovely day on the water only to realise someone has done a hit & run on poor old Popoa, damaging her bow in the process. With Popao leaking like a sieve we spend most of this episode sealing up all her old leaky hatches. Some are easy, some are a NIGHTMARE! **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Replacing Lifelines 02:33 - Windlass Remote 05:13 - Rebedding Hatches 08:00 - Hit & Run - Bow damaged 11:22 - Reseating Hatches 12:28 - Resealing Hatch **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Beyond excited to finally install Lithium Batteries onboard Popao, this is absolutely life-changing for any live-aboard sailor let alone ones who need plenty of editing power. We compare the Itechworld 120x batteries to our old lead-acid and it is pretty mind-blowing how fast this technology has evolved. Of course, nothing is that simple and we decided to rewire half of Popao in the process. If lithium is something you're interested in, please check out https://itechworld.com.au/discount/POPOWER as they have a huge range of products and we have been so, SO stoked with our upgrades. They have also been kind enough to provide us with a discount code for our audience. Discount Code: 'POPOWER' Products Installed in Popao: House Batteries (Itechworld 120x) https://itechworld.com.au/collections/lithium-batteries/products/120ah-12-volt-lithium-battery-itech120x-water-proof-ip67-380a-max-discharge 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: https://itechworld.com.au/collections/inverters/products/2000w-12v-pure-sine-wave-power-inverter-12v-to-240v-ac 7 Amp Sounder/Chart Battery: https://itechworld.com.au/collections/lithium-batteries/products/itech007-12v-7ah-lithium-ion-battery-lifepo4-deep-cycle-camping-rv-solar-nbn-alarm SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Comparing Lead-acid Vs Lithium 02:38 - Installing Lithium 04:48 - Tak's tips 07:40 - Untangling the beast 18:07 - Big Reveal! 21:17 - Tech Talk 25:38 - Lithium 4 month review **POPAO MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

Catamaran refit, after ripping all the carpet out of Popao we get to work, fairing and painting the entire interior. Such a satisfying job and Popao looks and feels like a brand new boat. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Ready, set, paint. 04:52 - Nav Station refurb 13:30 - Ready for painting 17:42 - Wrap-up & Plans for 2022 **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/

With lockdowns in full swing we jump into one of our most ambitious boat projects yet, ripping all the carpet out of our sailing catamaran. This refit is only just getting started to sit back, relax and have a laugh at our ever-growing todo list. Because if we can't laugh, we'd probably just cry. **MERCH HAS ARRIVED** https://sailingpopao.com/ SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE PART: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Carpet Removal 03:40 - What have we done? 09:55 - Window sealed 15:33 - Detour - Batteries are cooked! **SUPPORT US** For bonus content and giveaways please consider supporting us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uap Buy us a beer! paypal.me/sailingpopao ***OUR GEAR*** Quick Dry Will & Wind Towels https://willandwind.com.au/?ref=svpopao 10% Coupon: 'JESSIE10' Goosehill SUP Board: https://goosehillsport.com/?ref=atc3qwtglr2 10% Coupon: 'JESS10' Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/sachcw/