S3E28-GREAT LOOP-LEG 57-Coinjock NC to Norfolk VA

[@markkolenc4833]

Thanks so much for sharing the tip on travel speeds to hit the 3 bridges on the hour and half hour between Coinjock and Norfolk. Wow, no kidding change of scenery. Travel safe and again much appreciated you are taking all of us along for the ride.

[@cruisingandromeda]

Thank you Mark! We appreciate you sticking with us on this journey! :)

[@shawnwood9875]

Could you guys consider doing a video on the cleaning products you use for your boat and what’s your scheduling in cleaning.

[@tntom5479]

Busy day but you handled like pros! Welcome to Norfolk!

[@cruisingandromeda]

Thank you Tom! :)

[@MarkMateljan-kc8ip]

Such beautiful waterways you guys have, a boating paradise....and what an adventure in reasonably safety for retirement with endless addresses to call home. Another enjoyable video, thank you. Thank God there are nice, down to earth people like you to take us along. ✨️✨️🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻💙🦘🦘🦘✨️✨️

[@cruisingandromeda]

Awww, Thank you so much Mark! You are so kind, and we really appreciate you! Thank you :)

[@tomnorman2668]

NO more snakes on the dock!!! Be safe; always enjoy your adventures as usual.

[@cruisingandromeda]

Seriously! I agree Tom! No more snakes!!! We were not expecting that at all! LOL

[@Jeanne-yz6nl]

Well, that was a very busy leg! Looks like y’all handled it like champs! 👏👏👏

[@cruisingandromeda]

Yes it was!!!! Thank you so much for your support! :)

[@therapienautique5532]

A continual to look forward to your story! Can't wait for the next post!

[@cruisingandromeda]

Thanks for being a part of our adventure! :) We appreciate it!

[@wfoybealiii4668]

Welcome to Hampton Roads, my "home water". We keep a 24' WAC in dry storage around the corner from Tidewater Yacht in Little Creek, VA. Not to put too fine of a point on it, but the Tidewater marina is located in the friendly city of Portsmouth, VA. As you mentioned, Norfolk is right across the Elizabeth River. Hope you found an ICW Mile 0 shirt or hat at the Tidewater ships store. You are wise to wait for a weather window before heading out of Hampton Roads into the Bay. That big water can be very rough--not that Andromeda couldn't handle it, but is isn't much fun for most skippers. Safe travels and watching for the next post!

[@cruisingandromeda]

Thank you for sharing this! What an incredible place to be! So happy you are joining us :)

[@karikarr6377]

“Gee, Toto - I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore!” 😂 Definitely a major change in scenery (and traffic). That snake footage was only about 5 seconds of a 30 minute video…but I can’t stop seeing it. NOT a fan of snakes on docks. Or much of anywhere else, for that matter. Ick!

[@cruisingandromeda]

HAHAHA! Luckily I was on the bow :) I would have lost it I think

[@fishheds]

That's a beauty right there. 16:08

[@cruisingandromeda]

Yes it is!!!! Such a perfect cruising boat! Thank you for joining us! :)

[@philbendily8713]

Welcome to Hampton Roads, one of the greatest boating and golfing locations in the United States! It is even more special if you are retired and don't have to compete with the rest of the working world on the weekends! In my younger, single Navy days there in Norfolk, I only managed a little boating and fishing out of Portsmouth into the James River. But, the golf courses were great and plentiful - that's if I could tear myself and girlfriend away from the beaches. Winter wasn't too bad there. However, with a ride like Andromeda, one could always head south in the fall to enjoy a Florida winter. Just a friendly note from a current Higgins Lake resident who's been all over the country having fun when I wasn't working or deployed with Uncle Sam's Canoe Club. I hope you are enjoying your Great Loop adventure as much as I'm enjoying following you two!

[@cruisingandromeda]

Thank you so much Phil! We just loved Hampton! We have a feeling we will be back :)

[@BobbyMills-mr8no]

You should have told Mr No Legs in Coinjock that he would make a nice belt if he hangs around too long! Really liked how you timed the bridges even with the non-moving sail boat, barges and other cruisers . Never been through a lock so that was special for me.

[@cruisingandromeda]

We were so happy you enjoyed the episode! We will make sure we give "Mr. No Legs" a heads up if we see him again LOL

[@DrJohn493]

Adventure you say...those locks, barges and bridges sure did complicate this cruise. Boating isn't supposed to be that stressful!

[@cruisingandromeda]

You can say that again!!! Definitely not our comfort zone LOL

[@miked5563]

Do you tip the dock hands?

[@cruisingandromeda]

Hello Mike! Yes. Even at our home port. If they come help with lines, or fuel, pump outs...we always tip. We ended up keeping a stack of $5.00 Bills to be ready. Sometimes we tipped more, if they were really helpful. :)

[@johns8771]

Did you consider going through the great dismal canal / swamp?

[@cruisingandromeda]

Hello John, we did...but with the shallow water in spots and possible debris (Trees, logs in the Spring etc.) .... we decided to reroute considering our luck with logs. LOL. I hear it is beautiful! Maybe someday :)

[@larrysmith2481]

That snake would have shaken me....winter is coming fast, will you stop your journey before winter? Going home is always harder. Al my best to all three of you.

[@cruisingandromeda]

Hello Larry! We actually crossed our wake in Ludington in June of this year. It takes Bob about 4-6 days to complete a video....so we are a bit behind! Thank you for joining us! :)