Rough Seas entering Norfolk from the Chesapeake and getting back into boat life!

[@SchoandJo]

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[@alwaysadventure3950]

Long time boater. First time viewer here. I have no idea how old you two are but I had to pause the video and just let you know how proud of you two I am. It’s great to see young adults “pushing their boundaries” and stepping headlong into a bold new experience. Well done! Keep the videos coming!

[@SchoandJo]

This was such a kind comment - thank you! We really appreciate it!

[@hueandsteve1989]

We're very glad we ran across your channel. You guys are a great couple, very authentic. We'll enjoy watching for years to come.

[@SchoandJo]

Thank you so much Steve - means a lot to us!

[@Janchez]

When the anchor is well buried use the boat to break it free. Pull in the chain so you are close to a 1:1 scope then just motor ahead on it. That will usually free it effortlessly. If it's really in there run a snubber to the sampson post to take the strain off the windless when you power forward.

[@kevbjork1]

This is exactly what I do. Works well.

[@SchoandJo]

Awesome, thanks for the tip Jan!

[@bradsmith5131]

Love to see a video showing how you lower and raise the dinghy in your setup.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks for the request Brad! We'll add it to the list!

[@haroldconnell2973]

I respect your wanderlust and spirit of adventure

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much Harold!

[@wally626v_m7]

Get buzzed by any fighters, Langley Air Force planes sometimes land over back creek depending on wind directions.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so happy to see y’all’s faces again! ❤️ Including sweet Ollie girl 🐶😍

[@SchoandJo]

Aww, thanks y'all!! Happy New Year so excited for your journey this year, gonna be epic!! 😁

[@aproctor1968]

Greetings from Cape Charles! You guys came through here in some nasty conditions, so I'm glad to see you made it safely across the bay.

[@SchoandJo]

Some days aren't the best, weather wise, but we try to make the most of it! Thank you for watching Arlie!

[@tmac709]

I really enjoyed this video! I like the motoring part with you two steering the boat. Welcome back and hope 2022 is going to be a good year for both of you.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much! We hope '22 is a great year for y'all as well 😁

[@rickmarshall1237]

Hope your recovery to wrist health is going well. We are aboard Elaine May, Monk 36 trawler in Deltaville VA. March we will resume our Loop, going north. Have fun and stay safe.

[@SchoandJo]

Sweet Rick! Yes the wrist is healing very nicely, thanks! We will be stopping in Deltaville when we head north as well since we skipped it the last two times. Good luck resuming in March!

[@neilstagner1961]

Great to see your vids in the New Year!!! Hope your holidays were merry!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Hey Neil!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Neil! Hope yours were merry as well!

[@holgerlafrenz2895]

Really enjoy your vlogs! Missed you over the holidays. Safe travels down the intercoastal to warm waters!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much Holger! Happy Holiday's to you and thanks for the warm wishes!

[@karenwallace1567]

Love your videos and this one was no exception! Always a lot of great information!Ollie is the sweetest boat dog ever!

[@SchoandJo]

Aww thanks so much Karen!

[@larrybuse6254]

Love watching y’all. So glad y’all got a new motor for the dinghy, seems to be working out good. Can’t wait to see more videos!!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Larry! The new motor has been fantastic so far!

[@debakey7111]

If I could make a suggestion, it's a pretty good idea to loop a line several times from the Mantus hoop to your bow when you're underway, especially in rougher conditions. It takes a lot of stress off the anchor roller and also prevents the possibility of the anchor bouncing out of the roller altogether (ask me how I know this...)

[@SchoandJo]

Haha I won't ask how you know it... 😁 Thanks for the tip Deb, makes a lot of sense!

[@Montanaflash]

Another great video! I noticed your Bimini straps flapping in the breeze. Try putting a twist in them. That has helped on other fast boats that I’ve been on. :)

[@SchoandJo]

Awesome - thanks for the tip!

[@debakey7111]

Great to see another video! If I could make a suggestion, it's a good idea to loop a line from the Mantus hoop around your bow pulpit a couple times when underway, especially in rougher conditions. It takes a lot of stress off the anchor roller and prevents the possibly of it bouncing out of the roller completely (ask me how I know this...)

[@pap91rt50]

A little rough water makes it interesting..

[@SchoandJo]

Never a dull day on the water!

[@frankrice5364]

Nice area

[@hemantnishad11300]

The JO looks like hollywood actor, You should try in hollywood.

[@RobandJenny]

Another lovely video guys! Ollie is too cute ☺️ Also the way you pronounce Norfolk made us smile. We have a Norfolk back in the UK too but we say it like "nor-fuk". I don't know why 🤣

[@SchoandJo]

Aww thanks y'all! Haha thats funny - I bet this one was named after yours 😁🤣

[@12FlyVA]

Another great video. What kind of washdown pump do you have. I have been searching for one to add t my boat, but there is so many negative reviews on pump. Would you recommend your particular brand?

[@SchoandJo]

We have the Jabsco 32605 washdown pump and it has worked fine for us. Disclaimer: we didn't choose it - it came with the boat installed so I'm not sure about alternatives! Also its our very first and only washdown pump so we don't have much experience for what is good or not. But it seems to do the job very well 😁

[@12FlyVA]

@@SchoandJo Thank you. Looks like that unit is discontinued. But there are many similar ones out there. Keep on cruising!

[@SchoandJo]

@@12FlyVA Ah darn - well good luck on finding one that suits your needs!

[@jimjenkins4998]

Crab pots, crabbing is a seasonal activity. Early spring through fall. Water men take in their pots over the winter. Crabs become inactive in the winter.

[@SchoandJo]

Ah interesting - thanks for the tid bit!

[@ldirk58601]

So do you call your anchor Agnes yet? Also, I have no patience for rude boaters either! What is wrong with people? That would have made me very nervous and those kind of folks make it hard to enjoy.

[@blahblah14u]

How do you guys take Ollie out for rest room breaks?

[@SchoandJo]

We typically just hop in the dinghy and plan out our anchorages accordingly. Hasn't been much of an issue thus far but we do have some turf onboard that we'd love her to use, but we haven't had much luck 😁

[@blahblah14u]

@@SchoandJo I thought that was what that was for. I always though living on a boat would be very cool but we have a dog as well..

[@SchoandJo]

@@blahblah14u atleast where we’ve been so far, taking the dog out has been super easy! Not every region is the same but happy to answer any questions you might have!

[@blahblah14u]

@@SchoandJo Thank you guys!

[@ericfontana2092]

get the white noise app and play it loud every night

[@SchoandJo]

Haha we just heard that this was a thing recently... Unfortunately Pivot's hull chines are not conducive to a quiet nights sleep. After the first few days it becomes a lot more reasonable and less disturbing though!

[@larrym55]

There are very few considerate boaters, wait for Florida. Awful! 45' trawler we got turned sideways in the icw going to Belhaven.

[@SchoandJo]

Geeze... we are trying to skip moving on weekends here in Florida for the time being...

[@jeffreyyoung702]

Hope both of you and Ollie had an incredible Holiday's. Enjoyed the video except around 9:10 seeing that Hawkeye uglying up the skyline. You two be safe.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much Jeffrey - hope your holidays were great as well!

[@krautAmerican]

sounds like a country western song......she makes noise under way, she makes noise at anchor, she makes noise at night........

[@SchoandJo]

Haha

[@timhmetal3499]

No lack of a-hole boaters not being respectful when passing, showing off. I record em and report em, karma is a bee-atch. Hope you get your sea legs. I get the best sleep ever on my boat, but I'm one of the lucky few that doesn't get sea sick. Hopefully that will become the norm for you. Safe travels....

[@SchoandJo]

Thats a good strategy... we might start doing that. I'm convinced the first night is always the worst... Just getting used to all the different little noises along with the chop on the hull chines. After this night we've been slept fantastic!

[@timhmetal3499]

@@SchoandJo there's this odd and strange fascination all good boaters have. They develop dog ears. The minute they hear something they don't recognize, they perk up and sniff it out until they understand what this new sound is. You know what I'm talking about..... hahahaha

[@SchoandJo]

@@timhmetal3499 Haha absolutely!!

[@pap91rt50]

The current looked like it was running about 2 3 knots.

[@SchoandJo]

Absolutely... Plus we found out later that our prop was covered with barnacles so that definitely had something to do with it 😁

[@aproctor1968]

2-3 knots is par for the course on the lower Chesapeake

[@br5498]

The wake at the end …if that was one you were complaining about…. You need to get over yourselves or you’ll never enjoy boating!

[@SchoandJo]

We didn't film the wake that affected us, it was a doozy earlier in the day.

[@COPPER71]

Inconsiderate and dangerous boaters🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@249killer]

Be safe in the storm guys

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks James 🤙