Edward shares his father great love, solar sailing. Robert E. designs his own solarwind sailing ships and won the prestigious Federation Cup five times and the only one who has won it four times on a row. He could have won it six times on a row but Edward won the Federation Cup once when he was still at Star Fleet Academy.

After his third year at Star Fleet Academy he requested for a one year leave. He wanted to sail the Federation Cup once himself before he had no chance anymore if he was active service. The commandant honored his request only if he would sail for the Academy and with a crew of only cadets. In a record time of only six months the solarwind ship, the 'Lili Marleen', was build with all support of Star Fleet Engineering Command. Although his crew hadn't any experience in solarwind sailing Edward trained them well and won the race only 87 seconds ahead of his father, the smallest margin ever between first and second place for a race that thanks about 4 weeks. Edward graduated with high honors and was offered a position at a galaxy-class starship although he requested for a position in Star Fleet Destroyer Command where his father had served.