The Foster Journey
February 01, 2009 SAILING YOUTUBERS
Hi! We’re a family of 3, working and cruising full-time. We sold our suburban life in 2020, sailed the US East Coast from Texas, and just wrapped up in the Bahamas. Now we’re off to distant seas, learning as we go, and having a blast!
In these weekly videos, you’re invited to come along with us.
We want to go all over the world and are working hard to carefully craft a long-term lifestyle. You’re invited to watch as we share the journey from suburbia to sailing freely.
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About that broken lifeline…Should I use Dyneema? (Sailing Vlog 35)
Hey there! Quick update from James River VA...starting my travels south. This quick motor sail, we talk about where we've been recently and what to do with the broken lifeline...should I use dyneema?
Sailing Vlog 34: Broken Block, Mailsail Locked
A short 45 nuatical mile day teaches us a lesson abou tthe importance of the daily deck walk - where I inspect all the rigging and blocks to ensure the sailboat Cadence is ready for travel. This time, the in mast furler is locked up due to an issue with a ...
⭕ LIVE Where have we been? | ⛵ The Foster Journey
We've been on a 3 to 4-week vacation, and haven't uploaded a single video. So in this live feed we share where we've been. What's coming next and say hello to anyone who's available live and unplanned. 📧 FOLLOW THE BLOG (FREE) https://thefosterjourney....
Sailing Vlog 33: Lessons Learned in Dangerous Fog, Sailboat Travel
Watch The Foster Journey's latest vlog episode as they recount their journey of traveling through dangerous fog, revealing the safety measures and important lessons they discovered along the way. Don't miss out on this informative guide for your own boatin...Watch The Foster Journey From The Beginning!

Fly Fishing the Upper Big Thompson
Fly Fishing for brown trout in the Big Thompson River in the Rocky Mountain National Park.
TWS CCW BMW Z4 Off Track
The Driver's Edge at TWS CCW. March 2011. Blue Group. I went off track at turn 6 and turn 7. Both due to early turn in at too high of speeds.
DIY: Brake Pads and Rotors
DIY: Step by step instructions in less than 2.5 minutes on how to change brake pads and brake rotors. Example is shown on a BMW Z4.
BMW Z4 vs. Corvette @ MSR 1.7 CW
My BMW Z4 3.0i passing a Corvette at MSR Cresson, TX 1.7 CW during May 2011 Driver's Edge. Blue Session
BMW Z4 vs. Lamborghini Superleggera at MSR 1.7 CW
The Z4 overtakes the Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Superleggera was the third car ahead of my Z4 3.0i during our Blue Session at The Driver's Edge in MSR Cresson. While this video shows me passing the Lambo, the next day the Lambo was uncatchable...I won't ...
BMW Z4 vs. 370Z Nismo and Corvette at MSR 1.7 CW
After overtaking a 370Z Zismo, my Z4 3.0i successfully passes a good driver in a Corvette at MSR Cresson 1.7 CW during Driver's Edge blue session May 2011.
BMW Z4 vs. Nismo 370Z and 350Z
At MSR Cresson 1.7 CW. The BMW Z4 3.0i makes up a lot of distance to pass the Nissan 350Z and the Nismo 370z. May 2011 at The Driver's Edge Blue Group Day 2.
Flu Shot? Gonna hurt?
What does a two year say when she finds out she's here for a shot?
Lake Somerville Part 2 ZuneHD
Day 2 and 3 of first trip to lake Somerville. Spring break 2014 camping. Kayaking for first time.
Trolling Motor on Perception Pescador 12
Kayak rigging with a trolling motor. Side mount on a Perception Pescador 12 using a PVC mounting structure.
Gangs Bayou June 2014
Kayak fishing Gangs Bayou in Galveston Bay. June 2014. Rain and strong winds, but several redfish were landed. Camera died early.
Fishing Galveston: Jones Bay Marshes
Kayak fishing for Redfish in the marshes of Jones Bay in West Galveston Bay. Galveston, Texas July 2, 2014.
Fishing Jones Bay in Galveston
Marshes of Jones Bay in Galveston, TX. July 2014. Caught several trout and a crab.
Colorado River Kayak Teaser
Three days kayak camping & fishing trip on the Colorado River from Smithville (just south of Bastrop, Texas) to LaGrange. April 2015. Father and Son.
Olivia Bathtime Play
Olivia loves trying to grab the water from the faucet while she takes a bath. She's 5 months old here. 2009.
Leopard 40 Under Contract – The Foster Journey
Well, here's the beginning of the Foster Journey. We are two educators who want to roam the open oceans on a catamaran with our daughter and dog...but first, we need to find the right sailboat, sell our stuff, sell the house, save some cash, learn to sail ...
Friday Fireworks and Valdos Seafood in Kemah – 001
The Foster Journey - Well, here's the beginning. It's just a night out on our Robalo R160 at Clear Lake, TX. We visit Valdo's Seafood in Seabrook, TX, boat around Clear Lake, and watch the Friday night fireworks in Kemah. I'm trying out my videoing skills...
The Foster Journey Trailer
We're on a journey to sail "the world". We're not sure what that exactly means - you're invited to watch as we share the journey from suburbia and careers to travel and self-employed. Here's the plan: 1) Figure out how to be self-employed. 2) Quit the jo...
GoPro Hero 7 Settings
This is our first take with the Go Pro Hero 7 Settings. We're using the Go Pro Hero 7 Black for the first time - this camera is just so easy to get good footage! We compare GoPro Hero 7 Settings, such as: - Default Mode - Flat Mode - 2.7k at 24fps - 2.7k ...
Lagoon 42 or Lagoon 410 – Which For Us?
The new 2019 Lagoon 42 catamaran is an amazing boat, and it's built on the heritage of the Lagoon 410 Catamaran. But which is right for us, a family of 3 seeking to liveaboard? That's the question we pose in this video as we: 1) Walkthrough the New Lagoon...
Working From Home – $1.5 Million And Losing It All!
How do I work from home? How am I making $1.5 million from home? Why is the state of Texas taking my business? Join me in this week of work to find out my first steps to $1.5 million and how the government threatened to take it all away! - Making $1.5 Mill...
Sony a6400 Review (a6400 vs Pixel 2)
Sony a6400 review, unboxing, and side by side comparison with the Google Pixel 2 video. We just purchased the Sony a6400, and it's amazing! In this side by side review, see how the a6400 compares with cell phone footage...which do you think looks better? ...
New DJI Drone! Mavic 2 Zoom
We got a new DJI Drone - the Mavic 2 Zoom. Here's a bit of fun with our first flights and some cinematic footage with the DJI Drone. This DJI drone is amazing! The Mavic 2 Zoom is compact and easy to transport. The batteries last a solid 25 minutes, and t...
First Time on a Sailboat, Oday 35 (Part 1) ⛵ The Foster Journey
If we're going to live on a sailboat, we should probably take a ride in one first! This is the family's first time on a sailboat. It's a monohull called Oday 35 (O'Day Sailboats), and we had a great time. We had a great time with Captain Ken from Let's Go...
Sunset Sail in Kemah (Part 2) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Relax with us on this sunset sail on an O'Day 35. There's a little Olivia takes the helm, Matt learns sailing terminology, and Nancy shares her opinion on small monohull sailboats...Enjoy the wave ASMR, the sounds of birds, and a little laughter with Capt ...
What Are We Doing Buying a Sailboat? | ⛵ The Foster Journey Monthly Update
We thought we should answer a few questions that we get frequently as we try to build a business, buy a sailboat, and liveaboard. Here are the questions in this monthly update: 0:28 What are we trying to achieve? 1:12 How far along are we in this process...
Beneteau 361 – Beneteau Sailboat Big Enough to Liveaboard? | ⛵ The Foster Journey
We're sailboat shopping! And this Beneteau 361 is beautiful, but is this Beneteau sailboat big enough to as a sailboat liveaboard? I hope you enjoy this sailboat walkthrough, and what do you think? Would it be big enough to liveaboard? Would the Beneteau ...
Boat Tour of the Catalina 350, The Shopping Continues | ⛵ The Foster Journey
The sailboat shopping continues with this Catalina Sailboat Boat Tour of the Catalina 350. Catalina Yachts is a U.S. boat builder that began in 1969 in California. The sailboats are known for being lightweight, yet strong construction and their ease of upr...
Catalina 42 Boat Tour, A Bigger Catalina Sailboat | ⛵ The Foster Journey
From our recent sailboat shopping, we've learned Catalina Yachts makes great sailboats. This Catalina sailboat is bigger the last 35ft we looked at - this is the Catalina 42 mkII. Join us on this Catalina 42 boat tour, and help us determine if Catalina Sa...
Typical Workday, Business Building and Boat Rides | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Just a typical workday...but is it really all that typical? Come along as we unwrap ASA 101 books, go back in time, take a boat ride on the Robalo R160, talk with Matt's dad, hear from the CPA, and well...it's just a typical day as an entrepreneur (who dr...
Catalina 400 Walkthrough, Sailboat Shopping Part 4 | ⛵ The Foster Journey
In this Catalina 400 Walkthrough, we continue our sailboat shopping on another of the Catalina Yachts. The Catalina 400 mkII has a dual helm cockpit, spacious aft cabin, secure U-shape galley, two heads, enclosed shower...ahh, it's a great sailboat! What ...
Celebrating YOU! T-Shirt Giveaway 😃 – 1000 Subscribers | ⛵ The Foster Journey Bonus Episode
Thank you for helping this channel make it to 1,000 subscribers! Now, let's celebrate you! We're doing a T-Shirt giveaway. To Qualify: Leave a comment. We'll randomly draw names from the comments here, on this video on our Facbook Page, and on our Blog...
Live Giveaway, Announcing 4 Winners! | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Yes! We have winners! Thanks for helping us get to 1,000 subscribers, and now let's celebrate you with a T-Shirt giveaway! ____ My Camera Gear Primary Camera: https://amzn.to/2J7KG1Q Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/2BoiZgH Wind Safe Mic: https://amzn.to...
The Tale of Two 42s – Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 and Hunter 420 Passage
Sailboat shopping (part 5) continues with two boat tours (walkthroughs) of great sailboats: the Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 and the Hunter 420 Passage (center cockpit). I hope you enjoy following our journey from education careers to traveling sailors! Leave us ...
Time to Sell the Robalo R160 | ⛵ The Foster Journey
All good things must come to an end. This chapter has been a great one, but the Robalo R160 is now for sale to make room for the next chapter. Join us as we take one last trip on the water, grab pizza at Boondoggles, video the birds, and makes some wakes...