Author Archives: Ed Mortimer

About Ed Mortimer

I'm a retired school teacher, now living on my Dutch cruiser in France. I'm touring as much of the canals and river systems as I can. This blog describes what I do and where I've been. I did spend 5 years on first a narrowboat, and then this boat, in Britain.

May 31

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wales to Liverpool Sorry folks, I’ve had some technical issues, now resolved. I made my way from Pwllheli, single-handing (which in boat terms means with no crew to assist). I was advised by every guide and publication to me especially … Continue reading →

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May 18

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wales: I departed Neyland at first light with Steve aboard as crew, on May 10. We made a long day of the passage around St. David’s Head, and across Cardigan Bay to Aberystwyth. It was a good day, with calm … Continue reading →

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May 8

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wales: After spending time in Swansea, I left the harbour at 0530 to make the tide, on my way to Milford Haven. Tom joined me as my willing (?) crew, and we set out, locking out the night before to … Continue reading →

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April 19

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wales: I’m still in Swansea, and preparing for my next explorations along the Welsh coastline. I’ve upgraded the ‘Find Me’ tab on the menu above and deleted some older, no longer as relevant links. Please try out the various features … Continue reading →

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April 17

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wales: Well, I made it to Swansea harbour and am in the marina there. A long trip: 13h, including more than 6h against the tide (second nastiest in the world!). We had to stem the tide, as departure from Padstow … Continue reading →

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April 12

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Cornwall I made the trek to Falmouth and settled there for a week or so to await crew for the major excursion to Penzance, around Land’s End, and eventually to Wales. Falmouth was a very good place to spend a … Continue reading →

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2 April

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Well, the next year of exploration begins. After a wonderful winter’s mooring in Plymouth, with excursions to Canada for Christmas, and Rwanda to visit my sister in February, coupled with an amazing ringing community in and around Plymouth, I have … Continue reading →

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Feb 6

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

There hasn’t been much happening with the boat and myself, though I did have the opportunity to travel back to Canada in December to visit friends and family. However, today, boat things started happening again, in a big way. I … Continue reading →

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December 11

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Hello faithful followers. My apologies for the infrequent posts of late. I am still moored in Plymouth, and ringing my little hands off, with visits to many of the local towers. I’ve been to St. Andrews Minster, Emmanuel, St. Budeaux, … Continue reading →

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Oct 19

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Hi folks. Sorry I have been negligent in posting as often as I should to keep you updated. However, there isn’t all that much new in my world! I’ve spent about a month at Weir Quay on the River Tamar, … Continue reading →

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