BOAT LOST AT SEA! (Dream Trip Turns Into A Nightmare)

120 Days At Sea living from our little boat and exploring Australia's most remote Islands and sections of the Great Barrier Reef.
Before we started 'The Castaways' it was this trip that changed our lives forever.
Strick had just been sacked, so we planned a 1 month adventure... 4 months later we eventually rounded the Northernmost point of Australia.
This Series originally played on @BacktoBasics but we're now reliving the best moments and playing them here for 'The Great Adventure' Marathon.
These Episodes will play every Wednesday, while The Castaways videos will continue every Sunday.
#TheGreatAdventureMarathon #Episode3

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  • @strickandfran
    @strickandfran Жыл бұрын

    Before we started 'The Castaways' this was this trip that changed our lives forever. 120 Days At Sea living from our little boat and exploring Australia's most remote Islands and sections of the Great Barrier Reef. We're now reliving the best moments and playing them here for 'The Great Adventure' Marathon. These Episodes will play every Wednesday, while The Castaways videos will continue every Sunday. Hope you enjoy! Cheers, Strick & Fran.

  • @gazpearce3700

    @gazpearce3700

    Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe looking back the salty dingo making that adventure it's crazy Jacko

  • @IntuitiveIQ

    @IntuitiveIQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeeeewww! 😍

  • @cliffbud2360

    @cliffbud2360

    Жыл бұрын

    Jack and Fran you make my days better . Between the clear water , fresh fish , lobster for lunch, dinner , The way You Fran look at Jack. . Growing up in So Florida wish I had a woman who loved me the way Fran Loves Jack Plus all the clean clear water. Now at 69 and legs barely work. My day dreams watching you two make my days better , Cliff Please Stay Healthy , Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New year

  • @yvettedale6072

    @yvettedale6072

    Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos guys but I wonder how many fish you left injured in the mangroves? 😭

  • @marccasado4125

    @marccasado4125

    Жыл бұрын

    This is like being in a heaven full of sea life. Beautiful. You should have given some of your footage to Jim Camaeon Avatar.

  • @terryrose6208
    @terryrose6208 Жыл бұрын

    These two have brightened many a day for this old man. May they have endless adventures and much love together.

  • @snowdogs59
    @snowdogs59 Жыл бұрын

    This adventure truly sustained me through Covid. Forever grateful Fran and Strick.

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming along mate :) Glad it helped and you enjoyed it!

  • @Vinceventuring
    @Vinceventuring Жыл бұрын

    The colours in your videos always are so beautiful and vibrant. Always love seeing what you 2 get up to.

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for coming along :)

  • @bethanyhopkins1495
    @bethanyhopkins14958 ай бұрын

    Your underwater footage is stunning! Thank you for sharing with us. I love seeing all of the diverse species of reef life.

  • @Mark_Demaline
    @Mark_Demaline Жыл бұрын

    Happy Wednesday from Montana. B2B never gets old. Watching Fran become more camera comfortable is a treat. You both Rule! See you Sunday.

  • @zakthewarcat3172

    @zakthewarcat3172

    Жыл бұрын

    😄😄😄😄🤟🤟🤟🤙🤙

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mark, your kind words really mean a lot for us. THANK YOU!

  • @danawenzel9774
    @danawenzel9774 Жыл бұрын

    Your Great Adventure was what really drew me into being a B2B fan! I love watching you two live a life I can only dream of. Keep being bloody awesome mates!

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the constant support mate, we really appreciate it ! Cheers, Strick and Fran

  • @ahmad.st99

    @ahmad.st99

    Жыл бұрын

    Please... try to came in bawean island in indonesia city gresik east java, there place for snockling with good view in the sea...

  • @stevehammond2016
    @stevehammond2016 Жыл бұрын

    A very nice example of " going around the corner ". to see what's on the other side . The mangroves seemed to be an excellent place to " find dinner " . Seemingly a lot of work but fun to watch .Another beautiful example of the unknown .

  • @aleho1
    @aleho1 Жыл бұрын

    I’m an Aussie overseas and watch a lot of these (field days and young bloods etc) but this video, guys, you are well in tune and feeding my home sick urges! Living by the tides and the sun is such a nice way to be for the time you are island hopping. Enjoy and thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @alexandertelehin3425
    @alexandertelehin34259 ай бұрын

    The section where the two of you are trying to catch the Mangrove Jack amongst the mangrove roots is the most exciting part of this video clip. Well caught Strick and Fran. Where Strick had to swim to retrieve Salty Dingo would be a heart stopping event. My big boat lost grip of the bottom three times on my last trip to the Gulf, NT. According to the GPS. one drift travelled 3.2 N Miles through very rough seas.

  • @samharper4289
    @samharper4289 Жыл бұрын

    These were great, I remember! Love you two!! 🥰

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Sam :) love back to you

  • @HuyFishingVlog
    @HuyFishingVlog Жыл бұрын

    you two are on an island paradise. it's amazing . it's like a dream 🥰

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for watching mate :)

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz124 күн бұрын

    Amazing to see all the fish in the mangroves like that. The reef footage incredible, losing the boat almost unforgiveable. I love those often forgotten cod on the fire, reckon ther're one of the best.

  • @zebrabike9
    @zebrabike9 Жыл бұрын

    That blue lagoon on the little island was awesome , so many great fish catch and cooks. Great video.

  • @bobjones8864
    @bobjones8864 Жыл бұрын

    Your underwater videos of sea creatures never fail to amaze me, thanks again.

  • @bryanengvaldsen3868
    @bryanengvaldsen3868 Жыл бұрын

    I just Love you guys. Grateful for your videos. Merry Christmas Jack and Fran.

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Grateful for you coming along mate :)

  • @bruceajensen1318
    @bruceajensen1318 Жыл бұрын

    Loving the 2 eps a week

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the support mate :)

  • @douglawson8937
    @douglawson89372 күн бұрын

    "tiptoe through the mangroves", just tickles me for some reason haha

  • @riverakers
    @riverakers Жыл бұрын

    It is so funny how timid Fran was in these episodes compared to how outgoing she is now.

  • @jeremymason1684

    @jeremymason1684

    Жыл бұрын

    She’s certainly a full on KZread star now!!

  • @michaelmetzger3003
    @michaelmetzger3003 Жыл бұрын

    My two favorite people on YT!!! Love you two and love the videos!!!!

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Michael :)

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job landing that GT on the lite rod!

  • @roywadsworth4452
    @roywadsworth4452 Жыл бұрын

    thank you zac learned something new

  • @DesiFamilyTravelers
    @DesiFamilyTravelers Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!! Scenic!!!!

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!! :)

  • @glamdring0007
    @glamdring0007 Жыл бұрын

    These were great the first time around...definitely watching again 👍🤟 Waiting for GA3 to kick off !

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate :) really appreciate your constant support! Hopefully TGA 3 coming soon :)

  • @gened9787
    @gened97873 ай бұрын

    Always, EXCELLENT Videos. What GREAT memories both of you will have when you grow old together.

  • @barrytcoxscuba
    @barrytcoxscuba Жыл бұрын

    Always an Awesome adventure to tune in on your VLOGS, being an American, the great barrier reef is a bucket list for a lot of us. THANK YOU & Merry Christmas 🙂

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Barry! Hope you have a nice Christmas :)

  • @swordfish-yi8yx
    @swordfish-yi8yx2 күн бұрын

    Hope you dont run out of strick lots of luck awsome show thanks guys dont forget to snorkel fresh water❤

  • @sittinandthinkin
    @sittinandthinkin Жыл бұрын

    So chaotic clambering around on those mangrove roots, trying to spear those fish and then extract them from the roots.

  • @jurassicsushi
    @jurassicsushi Жыл бұрын

    The patterns on some of those fish were spectacular. The teeth on that trout though Sheesh!. You both have really discovered some nice locations, loving every minute of these videos. I couldn't stop giggling when you were going after the fish in the mangrove vines lol. I'm like GRAB IT!!! haha Glad you were able to recover the boat without incident. Stay safe out there and God Bless.

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for coming on the adventure mate :) Glad you enjoyed it

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Жыл бұрын

    amigo~love it. epi !

  • @BravoZulu2023
    @BravoZulu2023 Жыл бұрын

    Big dinner of those three fishes⋯一😮😊

  • @martinpadilla3264
    @martinpadilla3264 Жыл бұрын

    Fran catched a fish and Strick almost lost it way to go Strick 🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣👍😋👍

  • @deronsmemories
    @deronsmemories Жыл бұрын

    Amazing episode. Feels like we also there for real.. Keep up the good works guys.. 🔥

  • @andrewklette9803
    @andrewklette9803 Жыл бұрын

    you guys are awesome together. I super enjoy your vibe and energy. Keep safe and keep the vids coming. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Port Elizabeth, South Africa🍻🦞

  • @joaocosta8746
    @joaocosta8746Ай бұрын

    That's LiQe, quality life! Greetings from Africa!

  • @BreeDog823
    @BreeDog823 Жыл бұрын

    when he moves, they move, music in queue... the rock king. Magical! 11:05

  • @jangrobler2297
    @jangrobler2297 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing to see how you two evolved since this. Keep it up u gems!!!

  • @Dan-xx5jq
    @Dan-xx5jq Жыл бұрын

    Sweet.....what a team!

  • @Farang_Lifestyles
    @Farang_Lifestyles Жыл бұрын

    awesome,,,, great to see videos from the Salt Dingo #1 days.... this was an amazing trip....

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for reliving it with us Andrew :) really appreciated

  • @martinpadilla3264
    @martinpadilla3264 Жыл бұрын

    Fran caught the frying pan on fire !!! Way to go Fran . 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 Strick she is a keeper ! 👍😋👍

  • @zakthewarcat3172

    @zakthewarcat3172

    Жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @Lokzilla
    @Lokzilla Жыл бұрын

    Your content is top notch hey... living the dream! Great stuff, keep it up and thanks for posting!

  • @danielpassingham6851
    @danielpassingham6851 Жыл бұрын

    The love of reliving the life on the ocean.

  • @myfishhook7160
    @myfishhook7160 Жыл бұрын

    Wow very very good

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 Жыл бұрын

    Fran and her James Bond movie pose.

  • @zakthewarcat3172
    @zakthewarcat3172 Жыл бұрын

    I am so over whelmed, there was so much adventure here, I will have re-watch the full episodes again, I love it and you both make make this so much fun to watch, you both are so cool.🤙🤙

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for reliving this adventure with us Zak :) really appreciate your constant support! Cheers, Strick and Fran

  • @user-fu1fm7cw7i
    @user-fu1fm7cw7i Жыл бұрын

    You guys are very cool! Looking forward to new adventures and interesting stories!

  • @ginakleinejaeger4997
    @ginakleinejaeger4997 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful footage! And the music that you put with your videos is so peaceful and calming. A beautiful life U2 have, thanks for taking us along!

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Gina 😘

  • @davidbarnett9095
    @davidbarnett9095 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing stuff in this video. I watch you 2 all the time fishing from your boat and free diving to catch fish, never thought you could just walk on roots and catch huge fish

  • @rustyandtherobotband3731
    @rustyandtherobotband3731 Жыл бұрын

    Very good!😁

  • @anthonystevens403
    @anthonystevens4035 ай бұрын

    very beautiful guys work again guys

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын

    Just amazing filming guys, passion fruit trout beautiful colours, frans so funny and lovely, your lucky man strick 😊❤🙏👍

  • @efkajelin3687
    @efkajelin3687 Жыл бұрын

    Guys you amazing, watching you every week . Superb adventures.👍.

  • @bigboss-tl2xr
    @bigboss-tl2xr Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular! Fantastical beauty drencher. I'm speechless. Love the (slightly late) Duck quacks!😂

  • @MYLabatt50
    @MYLabatt50 Жыл бұрын

    Once again guys love the videos keep them coming eh :) :)

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate :) Keep coming with us on the adventure eh ;)

  • @DanAnderson-zo8mr
    @DanAnderson-zo8mr6 ай бұрын

    I just discovered you guys and each vid is better than the last. Great filming, great dynamic between the two of you. Makes an old man jealous on so many levels. Your locations are fantastic, your cook ups make my mouth water, I love this channel, keep em coming please.

  • @ericminniear8130
    @ericminniear81306 ай бұрын

    The colors of them fish 🐠 🐟 are amazing 👍 thanks for the adventure yall

  • @raheemabdul1066
    @raheemabdul1066Ай бұрын

    Man you come pereared with your meals, love that!

  • @willytrumpold3179
    @willytrumpold3179 Жыл бұрын

    Damme I am Jealous 4 SURE!;-) NICE Guys.

  • @patience8884
    @patience8884 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I want to be in that lagoon so bad!

  • @yvettedale6072

    @yvettedale6072

    Жыл бұрын

    And me 😊

  • @rayleo529
    @rayleo529 Жыл бұрын

    I very seen that before in the mangroves...all manner of fish up inside the entangled roots off the west coast of Florida. Very cool.

  • @naturetruth5218
    @naturetruth5218 Жыл бұрын

    Simply Amazing and marvellous.

  • @gazpearce3700
    @gazpearce3700 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome I remember the cod and Jack's in the mangrove crazy, and how the quality has changed so much with underwater shots now and everything loved the journey legends hope it keeps coming 🤙🤙

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for reliving it with us Gaz :) Cheers, Strick and Fran

  • @gazpearce3700

    @gazpearce3700

    Жыл бұрын

    @@strickandfran thank you legends always good reliving good times. Merry Christmas Strick and Fran hope you guys have a ripper Christmas and a better new year stay safe 🤙🤙

  • @patelkrunal311
    @patelkrunal311 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot believe you aren't at 10M subscribers!! This is incredible. Better than any Nat Geo or Netflix series

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын

    Mangrove jack, yum 😋 best eating ✅👍😋

  • @bradblanchard8887
    @bradblanchard8887 Жыл бұрын

    I've lived on kauai my whole life you guy's make me jealous.nothing short of amazing. please keep it going.

  • @johncoffey8645
    @johncoffey8645 Жыл бұрын

    Finally... A real island drink! 🏴‍☠️🥃👌😋

  • @ericfuller8494
    @ericfuller8494 Жыл бұрын

    Had so much fun watching you guys...I reckon I'll be around a bit. Cool footage 👍❤️

  • @greghawley1198
    @greghawley1198 Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't stop laughing at the duck mocking you in the mangrove🤣

  • @jefflaliberte4587
    @jefflaliberte4587 Жыл бұрын

    Epic Adventure...footage is awesome. Fran is soon funny.

  • @rickjason671
    @rickjason671 Жыл бұрын

    Another great adventure!🤙🏼

  • @scottcannedy3410
    @scottcannedy341011 ай бұрын

    Enjoying, voyagers! Watching from Tennessee USA!

  • @aaronheer6141
    @aaronheer6141 Жыл бұрын

    love your channel guys... strick ur lucky fran is a natural at spear diving catching fish etc... what a team... 👍👍👍

  • @timgruver5932
    @timgruver5932 Жыл бұрын

    At 2:50 there’s a blue plastic clothes hanger in the tree lol.

  • @tuxrunner
    @tuxrunner Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, excellent work.

  • @fiveinitaly
    @fiveinitaly Жыл бұрын

    Nice video friend! Happy new year🎉🎉

  • @yahyadervis4706
    @yahyadervis470611 ай бұрын

    beautiful❤💙💜Thanks guys ⚓⛵⛱

  • @daveduncan2748
    @daveduncan2748 Жыл бұрын

    Just a thought, Strick, if you ever have to swim for the boat again. Maybe take a float of some sort with you, in case you need a rest mid-swim. Maybe you were thinking you didn't have one on the beach, or have one handy. But, as I learned in boy scouts, a shirt just like the one you were wearing makes a great floatation device. When a shirt is wet, it retains air well. You just pull the collar up over you mouth, but not your nose, breath in through your nose and exhale out your mouth. The shirt fills with air. You can reposition the collar and make it tight just with one hand. The wet shirt seals well on your arms and along the button line. Waves will force some air out through the material, but as you breath out, it refills. You can still make a little progress on your back by kicking and using one arm to swim. Then when you are rested, roll over and start swimming in earnest again. It only takes one serious muscle cramp to disappear you forever when you are out there with no floatation.

  • @blackbirdxx4613
    @blackbirdxx4613 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful stuff

  • @sandrahughes2463
    @sandrahughes2463 Жыл бұрын

    Wish you a Merry Christmas and a great New Year. I love watching you guys so much ❤️❤️🎄🎄🌲🌲

  • @doctorspearo
    @doctorspearo Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic holiday, with the ideal partner

  • @colemandills2170
    @colemandills2170 Жыл бұрын

    Strick Fran thanks again for a great video

  • @benjaminmatte5225
    @benjaminmatte5225Ай бұрын

    Hilarious in those mangroves

  • @toddb6576
    @toddb6576 Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber and I adore you guys. Strick, your attention to detail and knowledge of marine life are respectful. Fran, putting up with this idiot is... just kidding. LOL. Fran, you are the best fisherperson and cook ever. Bless you both in all your endeavours and adventures. Stay safe!

  • @SAIDsaid74
    @SAIDsaid74 Жыл бұрын

    great, ready to listen, continue

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic guys what a spot❤😊

  • @jacksultan8146
    @jacksultan8146 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video incredible sea life incredible Coral life You guys are doing it right enjoyed it a lot

  • @mymobile5014
    @mymobile5014 Жыл бұрын

    Those videos man, swimming through the water with all those fish. Not seen anything like it. It's as if I'm doing it alongside you. Fabulous stuff I love these.

  • @patriciaguenzler9150
    @patriciaguenzler9150 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 for sharing your journey appreciate it very much Best wishes happy New Year

  • @ShakilHassan84
    @ShakilHassan84 Жыл бұрын

    excellent vlog dear ! truly eye catching content !! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @hallyfella
    @hallyfella Жыл бұрын

    You have both lost weight since that first season . Loving watching it all again.

  • @timmyinfinity4654
    @timmyinfinity4654 Жыл бұрын

    I like

  • @roseogrady8785
    @roseogrady87853 ай бұрын

    Each Day a New Adventure...Yaaaaay.

  • @invideotourcom
    @invideotourcom Жыл бұрын

    Very funny video. I liked how Fran hunted in yellow shorts among the mangroves. And Strick is a reliable guy with strong nerves))) I like your adventure

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    ahahah glad you enjoyed it mate :) Thanks for coming along

  • @johnmact5548
    @johnmact5548 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the videos. Happy Christmas 🎄 and travel safe

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming along on the adventure John :) Happy Christmas

  • @gideonwilliams6399
    @gideonwilliams6399 Жыл бұрын

    watching from Trinidad & Tobago ... love all your videos .. nice to bad .. nice catch dey Fran ...

  • @swordfish-yi8yx
    @swordfish-yi8yx2 күн бұрын

    Frans eats everythink 😅

  • @dailydosageofinternet8527
    @dailydosageofinternet8527 Жыл бұрын

    Love and respect from Pakistan

  • @be-hugues3045
    @be-hugues3045 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo. Magnifique !

  • @joshmontgomery4040
    @joshmontgomery4040 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ awesome channel you guys are rocking it!

  • @strickandfran

    @strickandfran

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks so much Josh

  • @perfectweather
    @perfectweather Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks 👍