How to time bridges on the Virginia ICW E90

We time the bridges on the Virginia ICW and tie up at Waterside Marina in Norfolk. We have a run in with an aircraft carrier but all ends well. Lyn cooks up a Philly favorite!

Our Story:
My name is Ed, I am an ex-muscian, turned politician, turned tax account, who now imagines himself a sea-captain. Lyn, is an ex-model, turned photographer and the love of my life.

We have spent the last three years traveling on our 65' Hatteras Yacht and it has been terrifying. We have faced down storms, been stranded at sea, towed off shoals and run aground by careless boaters.

But it has been magical as well. We have explored places known only by those who travel by water, met incredible people along the way, and learned so much about boating - and even more about ourselves.

And to think - until three years ago, Lyn, and I, never even owned a boat.

We met when we were 21. I was a starving musician, on my way To Los Angeles to starve some more. Lyn was a model, waitressing tables and dreaming of adventure. We went on our first date to the Jersey Shore, and spent the night on a boat her father was restoring. That date has never ended.

We traveled the country together, and settled for a few years in Hollywood, where she discovered her love for photography, and I discovered that music was not going to be my career. We put down roots in Bucks County Pennsylvania. We built a house together, raised three children and became your typical American family. She opened a photography business and I opened an accounting firm.

On a vacation to Key West, we met a woman who lived on her boat. She had been an emergency room nurse for many years but decided she had had enough. She sold everything, bought a boat and sailed to Florida. We were fascinated. It seemed so romantic, so us. The seed was planted.

Flash forward a few years and the children are grown. Lyn retired from photography and sold her business. And me, well, I was only working three months out of the year and looking for a new adventure.

So, we bought our first boat. A Carver 355. No experience, and completely clueless. We hired a captain to bring us to our local marina and we were determined to learn how to operate her. We practiced in an empty marina for a couple of days and then, we just went for it! We figured, if we liked boating as much as we imagined, we would trade up to our dream boat. Two years later we did just that.

This video vlog is our story. Boating has become our passion. We invite you to share this journey with us, as we explore the waterways of the Atlantic and Carribean, having the time of our lives, while "Trying Not To Sink."

Cheers!
Ed and Lyn

Ed Lyn Trying not to sink intracoastal waterway marina river great bridge turnpike waterside
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[Richnoonan]

Thank you both for getting back to me..please keep your videos coming, we need the entertainment right now, and we love your videos so much. ROGER OUT!

[davehill]

Ahhh good old Norfolk 👍, I was stationed there off the Dwight D Eisenhower, CVN69 for three years back in the early 80’s love the area,

[mcraige]

Hello Captain Ed & Lyn, once again I have enjoyed the mini cruise.🖥🛥⚓️
You have brought back memories of me being stationed (1974-78) 😎 in Portsmouth VA.☤🇺🇸
I was a Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy) stationed at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA.
Thanks for taking us along on a short video 📹 to get away from the "Corona Lockdown"...lol.⛑🥽😷
Be safe and Be well my friends.🤝 Till the next video...Peace!✌️😊

[kevinrowe]

Hi guys! I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate the fact that you are so honest about everything even when you make mistakes and run into problems. It makes those of us who are considering getting into cruising somewhat more prepared for the things that we may run into. I also got a laugh out of the way you sign off your videos saying, "Roger Out". I am a former Police Officer, and I haven't heard anyone say that since watching old Andy Griffith shows. Keep up the videos and stay safe.

[bassinwithmason]

Yes!!! You guys are finally in Virginia hope you loved what our beautiful state had to offer. Love your vids watch them every week keep up the good work

[jaydowling]

Our first trip to Cape Charles Town was last year. What a gem! Enjoy!

[donball]

I love scrapple. It has everything in it except the squeal

[richardbohlingsr]

I do like scrapple too. We get it here in the Midwest, if you know which butchers make it.

[gordonbaillie]

Thanks for sharing your videos. Especially fun as we all observe the very necessary shelter at home orders.

I think you asked in a prior video about whether or not we liked the fast forward feature, showing many miles of the ICW or other waterways. My personal is that I am not a great fan. There is not much to see and I'd rather see more of the interesting places that you stop at. If there are interesting/challenging places to dock or lock through those are also really interesting.

Again, thank you for your videos!

[heathwellsNZ]

OMG you guys have those "Lime" scooters that completely clutter up our city here in Christchurch, New Zealand!!! Damned things are everywhere!

[je]

You guys are great, love the videos and I enjoy your travels. The scrapple and eggs look awesome, here in NC we usually have liver pudding (very similar to scrapple) and eggs. I always look forward to your new videos, they are very relaxing and put a smile on my face.

[timharrison]

scrapple, the other brother of spam....LoL be safe, Tim and Cat

[hotrodhog]

Thanks for taking us along! Just a thought but maybe Lyn could be persuaded to do a bit of voice over during the speeded up parts. You know like the name of the areas and sites we are looking at. I like the little map in the corner but it is too small for me to see and that is where the voice over would come in handy. Just a thought. Hope y'all are well and safe during the quarantine! See you in the next one

[TERMINTOR]

Like seeing some of the sights, I wonder if you could make b side videos with the sights at maybee 2x speed. What the heck you already have them in the can.

[heathwellsNZ]

What a co-incidence! "Tim B At Sea" a tugboat captian's channel posted a video in the last 24 hours coming to this same area! Cool!

[patrickloring]

Thanks for posting. I was going through "Trying Not to Sink" withdraw! Do you have a "Some of the best" videos? Sure would like to see it! Be safe!

[ronaldharmon]

"Skyline" the first FD [full displacement] hull built by Horizon, nice.

[mikeevans]

hi great show
how do you get furniture downstairs or are you stuck with what got

[DriveSafeDon]

Captain Ed. I can’t help noticing how often you’re turning the steering wheel while the boat is going slow. I totally understand it’s difficult to go straight when going slow but did you ever consider having auto pilot to keep you straight so you don’t have to work out your arms the way you have been? 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[garybouchard]

Nice video guys. Put your compass on the mantance list it low on alcohol and it wouldn't be a bad idea to have someone set up right.