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Traveling Florida from Clearwater to Gulfport  |  ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Traveling Florida from Clearwater to Gulfport | ⛵ The Foster Journey

We are on a race against hurricane season in our sailboat down the west coast of Florida - for this leg of the journey we stay inshore from Clearwater, FL to Gulfport, FL and pass under a few bridges, enjoy the Florida houses, and moor up to our first mooring ball. And of course, we brace for anothe...
Offshore Sailing, Our 5 Best Preparations from the Gulf Crossing  |  ⛵ The Foster Journey
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Offshore Sailing, Our 5 Best Preparations from the Gulf Crossing | ⛵ The Foster Journey

How do I prepare for an offshore passage? It's a big question - It's not easy crossing a large ocean or to take your first multiday offshore passage - but we recently had our first, and these are our 5 best preparations for sailing offshore. We had many projects before setting sail, but th...
An Offshore Sail, a Storm Strategy, a Clearwater Cantina (e.80)  |  ⛵ The Foster Journey
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An Offshore Sail, a Storm Strategy, a Clearwater Cantina (e.80) | ⛵ The Foster Journey

In this episode, SV Cadence takes us across the final stretch of the Gulf of Mexico from Apalachicola FL to Clearwater, Florida in a soothing overnight offshore sail. But we don't get to squeeze into port easily - there's an thunderstorm awaiting and we share a simple storm strategy. In po...
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 finally land in Apalachicola, Florida - an amaz...
LIVE: Sailing 400+ Miles In The Atlantic. |  ⛵ The Foster Journey
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LIVE: Sailing 400+ Miles In The Atlantic. | ⛵ The Foster Journey

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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 foot once or twice) swell! Hope you enjo...
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 1-3 of the Gulf of Mexico Crossing. Hope y...
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 minimal, and exploring the Texas Gulf Coast. N...
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, and only blue-water pa...
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 to make it all happen! Hope you e...
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% for our 2nd year, and now we'd like...
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 the wiring schematics and the entire inst...
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 our top 4 favorite anchorages for s...
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 👍 Would you like to crew with us? Submit an application in the link above. Chee...
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 sailboat in a marina. We cover...
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)

Another bonus episode on diesel engines, but this quick discussion is about cruising full-time on a sailboat - what spare parts should I bring for my diesel engine? Drop us a comment below - what engine spare parts would you bring? Hope you enjoy! Matt 😀 Let us know you watched the video by leavin...
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 the fuel filters? When should I change the oi...
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 now we're sharing a small piece of ...
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 lithium battery company here in T...
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 move on to larger projects. Hope you enj...
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 - these are 5 things we wish someone w...
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 solid 18-24 knots of wind into the nig...
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 to consider in the comments. Cheers, M...
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't know how to sail. And we...
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