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Exploring the FLORIDA PANHANDLE by Sailboat (e.79) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Exploring the FLORIDA PANHANDLE by Sailboat (e.79) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Inshore, Nearshore, and Offshore sailing and exploring of the Florida Panhandle - we never knew it would be so great! In this episode, we adventure from Pensacola, to Panama City Beach, to Port St. Joe, the ICW into the swamps near White City, FL, and fina...
  • Jul 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:53
LIVE: Sailing 400+ Miles In The Atlantic. | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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LIVE: Sailing 400+ Miles In The Atlantic. | ⛵ The Foster Journey
😀 Let us know you watched the video by leaving a comment. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a thumbs up! ____ My Camera Gear Camera, Sony a6400: https://amzn.to/2J7KG1Q Lens, Sigma 16mm: https://amzn.to/34i8GIE Zoom Lens, Sony 18-135mm https:...
  • Jul 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:40
Caught in a Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico (Part 2, ep.78) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Caught in a Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico (Part 2, ep.78) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
This is part 2 of our Gulf of Mexico crossing from Kemah, TX to Florida, and in this episode (78) we get caught in Tropical Storm Claudette. We're not in a big sailboat, just a Catalina 387, but she held up well in 30-45 knots of wind and 10-15 foot (20 fo...
  • Jul 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:35
Crossing the Gulf of Mexico from Galveston to Florida (Part 1, e.77) | Chapter 2
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Crossing the Gulf of Mexico from Galveston to Florida (Part 1, e.77) | Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Starts Here with our passage to Florida from Galveston. Sailing across the Gulf of Mexico from Galveston, TX to Clearwater, FL is quite a challenge...especially during hurricane season, but we enjoyed every minute of it! This is part 1 of 2, days...
  • Jul 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:37
The End of Chapter 1, and now a Mission to Maine (e.76) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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The End of Chapter 1, and now a Mission to Maine (e.76) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
In chapter 1, we toyed with the idea of living on the water, we shopped for a sailboat, purchased Cadence (a Catalina 387), and downsized all of our belongings, sold the house, and moved aboard. It was a chapter about learning to sail, learning to live min...
  • Jun 27, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:02
Projects, Provisions, Safety, and Medical for a Multi-Day Offshore Passage (e.75)
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Projects, Provisions, Safety, and Medical for a Multi-Day Offshore Passage (e.75)
In this week's episode, we'll share the projects, the provisions, satellite communications, and the medical preparations we've made for our coming passage across the Gulf of Mexico. We're travelling from Kemah, TX to Clearwater, FL, and this is our biggest...
  • Jun 13, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:36
Sunpower Solar System Install for Sailboat Independence, Phase 1 (e.74)
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Sunpower Solar System Install for Sailboat Independence, Phase 1 (e.74)
We've planned on this solar power installation for our sailboat for many months, and now we're happy to share phase 1 of the solar system install with you! We used two 50w Sunpower Solar Panels, a Victron MPPT charge controller, and a Consew sewing machine...
  • Jun 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:33
Sailboat Insurance, Ugh…and a few tips (e.73) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Sailboat Insurance, Ugh…and a few tips (e.73) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Getting insurance for our sailboat, Cadence - it's been quite the headache, and we never really knew who to trust. Our first year owning Cadence cost us way more than it should have to have insurance. But after a little shopping around, we saved over 40% f...
  • May 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:07
Lithium Battery Install with AGM Starter Battery and Victron DC-to-DC Charger
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Lithium Battery Install with AGM Starter Battery and Victron DC-to-DC Charger
A few weeks back we purchased 400 amp hours of lithium batteries from Rebel Batteries for our sailboat, and now we're sharing the lithium battery installation along with how we use them with an AGM cranking battery and a Orion DC-to-DC charger. We share th...
  • May 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:36:29
One More Time (to Offatts) and Top 4 Anchorages in Galveston Bay (e.71)
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One More Time (to Offatts) and Top 4 Anchorages in Galveston Bay (e.71)
It's time for a mini-shakedown of the new batteries, ground tackle, and other systems that we'll need for living at anchor. Our buddy Bruce joined us in his Caliber 40 to a 3-day trip to Offatts Bayou - one more time before we leave Texas. Plus, we share o...
  • May 16, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:28
We Have A Decision! | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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We Have A Decision! | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Thanks for watching our live video, and thank you so much for being a part of the journey so far! We want to extend a special thank you to our patrons, and all the subscribers who show up every week! Cadence Crew Call 👍 https://thefosterjourney.blog/cr...
  • May 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:55
First Year – What do we think about sailboat life now? (e69) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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First Year – What do we think about sailboat life now? (e69) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
What's life like on a sailboat in a marina? It's been one year as of this week since we bought Cadence, a Catalina 387, and we've been living the sailboat life as a family in a marina. In this week's episode, we share 7 discoveries about living on a sailbo...
  • May 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:05
Spare Engine Parts List for Full-Time Cruising on a Sailboat (ep.68)
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Spare Engine Parts List for Full-Time Cruising on a Sailboat (ep.68)
  • Apr 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:07
Diesel Engine Maintenance, When To Change Filters, Oil, Coolant… (ep.67)
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Diesel Engine Maintenance, When To Change Filters, Oil, Coolant… (ep.67)
In this bonus episode, we share a quick discussion on when to do diesel engine maintenance on a sailboat. Blake, our friend and amazing diesel engine mechanic, shares answers on: How often to change the impellers on a sailboat engine? How often to change t...
  • Apr 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:55
Marine Diesel Engine Lessons, Yanmar 40hp (ep.66) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Marine Diesel Engine Lessons, Yanmar 40hp (ep.66) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Yes it's a sailboat, but the Yanmar 40hp diesel engine is an important piece of our auxiliary power, and this marine diesel engine lesson was critical to us as cruisers! Blake Aslin is a diesel engine professional who helped us out in a 4 hour class, and n...
  • Apr 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:38
Rebel Batteries – Lithium Battery Upgrades on a Sailboat (ep65)| ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Rebel Batteries – Lithium Battery Upgrades on a Sailboat (ep65)| ⛵ The Foster Journey
Lithium Batter Upgrade: Before we leave Kemah, TX and begin sailing distant shores, we need a new bank of batteries and chose lithium batteries for our sailboat. It wasn't an easy choice, but after much study, we're happy to discover Rebel Batteries, a new...
  • Apr 18, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:15
Preparing to Leave – Small Projects on SV Cadence (ep64)
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Preparing to Leave – Small Projects on SV Cadence (ep64)
A few weeks ago we shared 3 plans to leave the Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season, and now we are less than 45 days away from leaving! Episode 64 shares our first steps in preparing to leave - it's three small projects that need to get done before we m...
  • Apr 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:45
Sailing the Intracoastal Waterway, 5 Things To Watch For | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Sailing the Intracoastal Waterway, 5 Things To Watch For | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Sailing the Intracoastal Waterway is a protected route, yes. But it's not a safe route. We've learned there are hazards to look for, and lessons to be learned. Here are 5 things to watch for if you choose to sail the ICW from Port Aransas to Galveston - th...
  • Apr 04, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:06
Testing Our Skills in Fog, Seas, and a Storm (ep62) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Testing Our Skills in Fog, Seas, and a Storm (ep62) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
We take to the Gulf of Mexico again from Galveston to Port Aransas, but this time we're faced with fog, fog, and more fog. This episode is more of a sailing vlog, a day in the life at sea in the Gulf of Mexico. The first day wrapped up with good wind and a...
  • Mar 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:35
3 Plans for Sailing the Gulf of Mexico During Hurricane Season (ep.61) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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3 Plans for Sailing the Gulf of Mexico During Hurricane Season (ep.61) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Well, we have a plan (3 plans, actually) for sailing the Gulf of Mexico and leaving Kemah, TX - but we're not sure which plan to take! In this episode, we share the plans, list pros/cons, and pose questions. Help us out by leaving your thoughts and ideas t...
  • Mar 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:56
5 Sailing Mistakes We Used To Make! (e.60) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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5 Sailing Mistakes We Used To Make! (e.60) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
5 Sailing Mistakes We Made As Beginners. You know how you don't know what you don't know when your just learning something for the first time? Well, we only started sailing 10 months ago when we moved aboard SV Cadence, a Catalina 387. Before then, we didn...
  • Mar 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:05
Sailing from Galveston to Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico (e.59) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
The Foster Journey
Sailing from Galveston to Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico (e.59) | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Matt leaves SV Cadence for a week and crews on another Catalina 387 to help them sail from Galveston to Clearwater, Florida, but there's no wind and an unplanned stop that forces Matt to sail from Galveston to Louisiana. The Gulf of Mexico - who new it wou...
  • Mar 07, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:53
Quick Update: Frozen Cadence and Ripped Genoa | ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Quick Update: Frozen Cadence and Ripped Genoa | ⛵ The Foster Journey
Well, it wasn't what we had planned for this week, but mother nature had different plans as she brought the Arctic Blast down to Texas and well...our infrastructure isn't so prepared for a winter ice storm! So SV Cadence is frozen and our genoa is ripped. ...
  • Feb 21, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:51
I wouldn’t have it any other way
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I wouldn’t have it any other way
Hello friends, we're back to our home port from the last 3 episodes of travelling offshore, and now, it's random boat projects and chores! I hope you enjoy, and maybe find some helpful tips. Cheers, Matt. Dometic Holding Tank Treatment: https://amzn.to/3t...
  • Feb 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:44

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