The Foster Journey Archive – Page 9

We talk about my new solar panel expansion, wiring gauges, 75/15 solar charge controller, and other bits. Plus I drill a hole in the sailboat...maybe I shouldn't have.

Sneak Peek of our Sailboat Review video from the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2023.

Sailboat Review: Tartan 395, Dufour 41, Sun Odyssey 410 - Annapolis Sailboat Show 2023 In this video, we take a closer look at three of the most popular mid-sized cruising sailboats on the market: the Tartan 395, the Dufour 41, and the Jeanneau Sun Odysse...

Let's chat about the new solar project along with ELECTRICAL FIRE, Missing Circuit Breaker, Solar Charge Controllers, and this powerful Lewman Aluminum Anchor. Thanks for watching. #solarsystem #12volt #sailboat

Join us for this gentle close reach as we cruise the Chesapeake Bay in the Fall and reflect on what we love about Annapolis. Thanks for watching.

Can you believe they abandoned me? Oh well, it's a great day sailing the Chesapeake Bay down the Choptank River.

Sailing from Bahamas to the US east coast, we dodge a major norther in the Gulf Stream, find the best layover in a secret anchorage on Grand Bahamas, have spinnaker sailing for days, and catch two monster-sized fish! Thanks for tuning in this week! If you...

We were slammed by strong winds, the anchor dragged, and now we've landing in the shallows less than 100ft from rocks. By the time we turned the instruments on the wind was registering 35 knots. The forecast was only upper 20s, and we anchored in this harb...

If you saw our last vlog, you know our anchor dragged and left us crashing into the shallows. We spent 2 hours pounding in the mud/gravel on our keel and rudder in 30 knots of wind. Not good. In this vlog, I share an update on the rudder and keel damage. ...

What a great time sailing 4 days in the Atlantic Ocean. And how about that mackerel!?!

We're at Brunswick Landing Marina. This hurricane hole sits anywhere from 8-15 miles inshore, depending on which way a storm is tracking. While Georgia is known for some high wind thunderstorms, it sits recessed into the curvature of the continent. And mos...

If you only have a 3 month permit, here's how I'd suggest sailing the Bahamas.

This is when we questioned everything. - Thanks for watching. #sailboat #sailing #sailboatlife #travel

Sailing in the Atlantic and taking on squalls makes for some super fun sailing in 20+ knots of wind! This sailboat travel is a boy's trip with three sunrises at sea. Hope you enjoy. Cheers, Matt SV Cadence Thanks for tuning in this week! If you’d like ...

Relax and enjoy this sailing ASMR - pure sailing with no music or editing, just the sights and sounds of the ocean. Close your eyes and let the symphony of the sea wash over you – the gentle lapping of water against the hull, the creaking of the mast as ...

Thanks for watching! Watch more at https://thefosterjourney.blog/vlog/ #sailing #sailingfamily #sailboatlife

Another great offshore sail in the Atlantic Ocean. This time we sail from Little River South Carolina to Cape Fear North Carolina and then up to Carolina Beach, one of our favorite anchorages in the SE United States. Thanks for tuning in this week! If you...

Check out these new wheels! #sailboats #sailing #nomad #scooters

Traveling on a sailboat 365 days a year is not the plan - that we know. I don't know anyone who does that. So what is the plan for us? Where is Cadence this winter? In this sailing vlog we talk about finding the right balance between land time and sea trav...

Ahoy, mateys! Winter on the Chesapeake Bay is a magical time, but for liveaboard sailors, it can also be a battle against the dreaded enemy - condensation. ☠️ Those tiny water droplets wreak havoc on interiors, creating musty smells, mold growth, and e...

There's a certain magic to setting sail on the Intracoastal Waterway, a 3,000-mile artery threading its way through the heart of the American coast. Today, we embark on a journey from the lively shores of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, to the historic cha...

Wishing you a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year!! Today's episode comes from Beaufort, NC where we are suffering from poisoned lungs - it feels like the flu, but it didn't come from a virus. It came from overexposure of Corrosion X fumes.

We love Beaufort North Carolina for many reasons - great anchorage, always other sailors around, quick to get offshore, and easy access. From it's historic downtown to beautiful beaches and wild horses, Beaufort NC is pure charm. But now, it's time for a b...

These waters once teemed with swashbucklers like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, seeking plunder and adventure amidst the coastal labyrinth. Majestic cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss, rise from the swamps, their roots cradling a hidden world of otters, ...

Sailing North Carolina Beaufort to Norfolk, Part 2. If you had told me three and a half years ago that sailing the backwaters of North Carolina would be a highlight of my cruising experience, I wouldn't have believed you. The oceans are alluring. Tropical...

From naval harbor history to oyster happy hours, the charm of Norfolk is unmatched. It's one of our top ten towns to visit on our sailboat. But this episode is not about Norfolk, its about the final few days of our 7 day trip, sailing the rivers and bays o...

Before we talk about city life on a sailboat, Let's back up and see the south side of Norfolk. It's a few hours from Great Bridge VA to Norfolk. And it's the most industrial section of the ICW this side of Houston. Full of US Navy shipyards and tugboats. A...

Sailboat projects are endless...but we're tackling 10 projects today. Some of them are big...here are the top three key sailboat maintenance tasks: Drill and Tap the Furler: Learn the process of drilling and tapping the furler for a smoother furling exper...

We're so excited to share this new deep freezer on our sailboat. It's a 12-volt freezer that goes down to -6F. It only draws 30-45 watts and super silent! Hope you enjoy this vlog. . Here's a link to the freezer https://amzn.to/49LsViW We got the freezer w...

I don't know how we went 3 years on a sailboat without electric scooters! These have totally changed the way we get groceries, spend time as a family, and enjoy land time. Here are the two best scooters for living on a sailboat - 500W minimum, solid tires ...

This is phase 3 of our solar system for off-grid life on a sailboat. We're installing 400 watts of flexible solar panels on the bimini of our sailboat. Phase 1 = 150 watts to sail across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas. Phase 2 = 190 more watts (340w total) ...

Cruising the Chesapeake Bay for 6 Months on a Sailboat. Enjoy this episode preview!

What do you think about the paint choices? It's a fresh layer of Pettit Trinidad on top of our previous layers of Trinidad. Then another coat in high wear and tear areas such as the water line using Pettit HRT unepoxy. Share your thoughts below... and now,...

Full Episode Coming Soon!

The episode releases 4/28/2024. Eight months cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Sea you then!

From Norfolk to Deltavile - up to Annapolis and back down the East Coast of Chesapeake Bay. We're taking you to towns, anchorages, rivers, and bays - sailing the Chesapeake for 8 Months. The episode releases 4/28/2024. #chesapeakebay #sailing #sailboat