Best Sunrises in Galveston Bay, Plus Q & A | ⛵ The Foster Journey

[@theexpeditionoflife19]

Thanks for the shout! We had a blast enjoying the calming experience of life separated from that other life, if only for a short time. We look forward to the next joint expedition as we journey with the Fosters.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Cheers, mates!

[@kbean909]

I just binged all your videos! Keep them coming

[@TheFosterJourney]

Awesome! We'll keep them coming for you!

[@mimicf55]

Cool Video! Enjoyed watching the sunrises, birds and water with the music in the background, it is very relaxing. Looks like fun.

[@TheFosterJourney]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@noagallagher2549]

Thanks for another great episode ...we just caught binge watching from the beginning. Your videos are getting better each week 👍

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thank you...we're working hard to learn how to create videos worth watching...and videos worth sharing!

[@RVAdventuresTV]

Another great video. Loved seeing a few days in your life at anchor, it really gave me an insight into what living on the water is like. I especially enjoyed the variety of segments in the video with great views of sunsets, sunrises, birds, etc.. Happy sails!

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks!

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

At anchor in the early morning... nothing beats it 👍👍 One little tip. When anchoring, do NOT leave the rope over the anchor roller. Lead it back to a fairlead and bring it back to a cleat. Fairleads and cleats can handle bigger forces than the roller. If the weather whips up, repeated bashing on the roller may rip it off because of leverage caused by its overhang. Fairleads have no leverage and are more robust.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks, this has been on my mind...do you have a style, technique, or brand to recommend? We're not sure where to start on this 🤷‍♂️

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

@@TheFosterJourney - do you mean an anchor type? I only caught a glimpse but yours looks like a CQR which does not have the best reputation. However the sad truth is that if you ask about an anchor you will usually get a couple of suggestions before a shouting match starts as people outdo each other until somebody recommends a depleted uranium anchor with 4 miles of 2cm chain.... In reality, you probably need to get the anchor that fits your boat so many of the anchor makers will give you a size or a paper cut-out to make a cardboard anchor to check the fit. Any new generation will do if it is big enough (although we still have an older style Delta). Go ONE size up - if a manufacturer says a 10kg anchor is enough then go for the next one (say 15 or 16kg). If you go too big then you may need to upgrade your windlass because of increased weight and then the wiring (increased current) etc. etc. SV Panope has actually tested and videoed a lot of anchor types and put it on KZbin. The link is below. Drop us a message if we can help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eneZmpyCaLB-d5Y

[@TheFosterJourney]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass Thanks for sharing the link! We'll check out your tests.

[@donhamblen8060]

The main will jam on the in mast furling if you don't have a slight starboard wind angle (e.g. 10 degrees or so) on the sail. Try it both unfurling and furling. It should work better for you. Make sure the toping lift has the boom parallel to the deck.

[@TheFosterJourney]

A slight starboard tack does the trick. Thx for the tip! 👍

[@ks12347]

Theres no doubt youre going to sail to some awesome places! How do you like starting out in Galveston Bay?

[@TheFosterJourney]

It's been fun! Always a good breeze, good space, and the Gulf is a challenge!

[@paulhaas4299]

When are you going to buy Oliva a proper PFD???

[@TheFosterJourney]

Working on it, hopefully soon

[@teamhaas7406]

I think I read one time that the female dragonfly eats the male after mating. Lol

[@TheFosterJourney]

I believe it...it was quite shocking to see! 🙈

[@teamhaas7406]

@@TheFosterJourney 🤣

[@TeamworkSupport2011]

Not the best. Keep trying.

[@TheFosterJourney]

We will always keep trying and learning