Caught in a Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico (Part 2, ep.78) | ⛵ The Foster Journey

[@TianShi_LeMieux_922]

Love it!

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks!!

[@willcordelo9582]

I'm a 5th generation Clearwater native who has fished for and caught most types of catchable fish in the eastern gulf. I love it when you sailors show us video of parts of the gulf that we never get to see! Thank you for that! There IS a couple comments I feel motivated to make. 1. Is Texas gulf waters always that brown? That looked horrible! 2. If I have to watch another sailor catch one more False Albacore (Alberts or Albies) thinking they are tuna/sushi, and cook them or eat them raw, I'm going to hurl!!! A bit of friendly advice for trolling sailors. When you are not 100% sure of what your catch is, definitely don't eat it raw! Some paligics have parasites. In general, if the flesh is a dark red color, it's not good eating. If the flesh is white, enjoy! Keep up the great content!

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks for the great comments! Yes, Texas gulf waters are brown 80% of the time until you get over 30-50ft. It's just all that coastal plains silt. Further south Texas is nicer.

[@Ed-uj4bc]

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Your veins are now a little saltier. Glad no one got too turned off the journey! Cheers

[@TheFosterJourney]

Definitely a little saltier! Cheers!

[@mansgottaeat8879]

there's some great boat design and boat physics videos for both monohull and cats where if you watch them it'll put your mind at ease , your boat could easily be put through 3x the storm and be just fine

[@TheFosterJourney]

It's amazing how much of a storm sailboats can take.

[@jackdellinger7072]

It’s a good day when you don’t die.

[@TheFosterJourney]

💯🤣 indeed, it is!

[@gmmccurdy]

Hey, It's our neighbors in Waterford! :) (Pier 11)

[@normanburns-ko4ro]

Late March Galveston to Keys

[@Smanch667]

Nice vid. Most people don’t show this heavy stuff. Good job. And thanks. Hey one thought. Try cross tying your dinghy, it won’t swing around anymore. Get two 1 inch ratchet straps, (actually get a multi-pack off Amazon, as they corrode eventually) hook the lifting point on dinghy aft, port side and go horizontally to the starboard davit, and ratchet. Then do the same on opposite ones; starboard lifting point to port davit. Might need a pool noodle on rub points, but the dinghy won’t move hardly at all. Simple and effective. We used to do all kinds of tying jobs and once we did this, life was better.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Funny you say that, we had our cross ties bust. Not on the nylon, but the metal just broke during the storm. 🤯

[@Mark-tu9mi]

Good job guys. Glad you make it.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks, Mark!

[@SailingPauHana]

Good to get that experience on your first passage. ✔ that box

[@TheFosterJourney]

✅ check, we're good with never doing that again!

[@kevinc7866]

Very cool story. The experience continues... glad you guys are ok and fair winds as you continue on.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Hey, Kevin, thanks!

[@never2oldadventures]

WoW! Exciting for sure! You guys stay safe.

[@TheFosterJourney]

💯 thanks! We're watching the weather with a different perspective on safety now.

[@sailingmuse396]

I love this and so get it. I especially live the opening of video with the quote. I get it I get. Wishing yall safe travels and fair winds. Captain dj pope Sailing Muse

[@TheFosterJourney]

Cheers! Live more 👍

[@thomase9186]

Love Ibsen's A Doll's House, definitely didn't expect to see it here though! Looks like y'all got some learning done.

[@rvdareyet7201]

Great teamwork. Glad y’all are safe.

[@ladaveny1]

Now you’re sailing!!! Ask any seasoned sailor and they have a number of storm stories. Speaking for myself, they can be scary, but each time you get a bit more confidence and think about how you can handle things next time. And the. You head out to sea again.

[@TheFosterJourney]

I can appreciate how the confidence builds with each experience. And yes, this was sailing! Cheers 🍻

[@bigtruckbrad]

If you’re sailing offshore in the Gulf during hurricane season, should you have a series drouge on board? Seems like it could be a good investment.

[@TheFosterJourney]

It could be a great investment. I would drag a line and then a milk crate if it were that fast , luckily we never were over powered by wind or wave during our experience. 👍

[@richardp1522]

El Capitan: Nicely done to you and your crew. Perfect mix of adventure and prudent caution will keep it fun for everyone while you build your level of experience and confidence.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks, I appreciate how you phrase that, adventure and prudent caution. 👍

[@joeldelamirande5792]

I wish I was there

[@mimicf55]

Glad you all are safe and back on to the journey. I will have to say it looked a little exciting and made memories for your first journey across the waters. Be safe and keep having fun!

[@Frankenstompbox]

Laughing while getting pelted by hail in June. I can tell you're fellow Texans!

[@TheFosterJourney]

🤣🤣

[@2299jsimon]

I've never made the haul across the Gulf, but don't the rigs and shrimpers have AIS?

[@TheFosterJourney]

They do. Shrimpers don't always have them on.

[@ksr1991]

Omg so glad y’all are safe - so scary to watch but you did a great job sailing and getting to Pensacola. Thanks for sharing your adventure, we’re looking forward to watching you continue this adventure!

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks, Kimberly...we look forward to sharing more with you 👍

[@micheleschultz6558]

WOW! Scary but you guys conquered it! You all probably have a whole new appreciation for life after all that! I like how you did the video as a huddle/review session with clips of the terrifying moments that you all busted through courageously. Great Job! Great video! Glad you all made it there safely! :D

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks, Michele! Yes...life takes on new meanings after that adventure!

[@paulcailliet9942]

What song at the end? Also, best vid yet, now out in the real ocean vs shallow muddy Galveston Bay.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks so much...it is nice out there in the deep blue!

[@paulcailliet9942]

@@TheFosterJourney what music / artist do you use at end of every vid? Thanks

[@liveaboardsailor3787]

How’d the boat handle it?

[@TheFosterJourney]

I was so impressed at how smooth and solid Cadence felt. The storm humbled us, but the boat gave us confidence.

[@timothythomas1626]

I am Looking at a Boat on Ebay It is on a Barrier Island called : Port Aransas, Texas Out Side Corpus Christie . This Boat I have to confirm they have all the sails. S2 29 Ft with what looks to be a Yanmar 2 cylinder a Yanmar #2gm . Which I am No Expert in fact I have never owned a boat. But a 29 ft boat Seems Like it may need a slightly larger engine. It is an 1984 model S2 9.2 cockpit. If I get her I will have to Sail it Back to Tampa area. And have no Clue on a Ball Park on Crossing time frames . Like Minimum length of time and average etc. Any Advice would be great. I am going to have to jump in Head First or I will never get a Boat.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Not sure if you moved forward on this boat or not...but a crossing from Port Aransas to Tampa could be 5-6 days straight across or 1-2 weeks ICW.