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June 13

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Liverpool We have been in Liverpool for 3 weeks. The weather has been unpleasant to really nasty, and the seas very lumpy as a result. We have explored Liverpool quite a bit, and I’ve had a good chance to ring … 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 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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September 4

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

After  lovely break in Torquay, with some serious beach weather (and time to enjoy that!), the weather suddenly turned. I had the chance to ring with the local tower in Torquay, and had my first experience with Devon Change Ringing: … Continue reading →

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August 12

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

After a very quiet and uneventful trip from Chichester Harbour to Portmouth /harbour, we have spent the last 3 days exploring the many historical museums of this area. Naval history is here! We’ve toured the ancient (Roman ruins and HMS … Continue reading →

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Aug 5

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Well, 10 days of sorting out boat issues, trying to figure out possibilities in the very different world of coastal cruising, and exploring the very interesting and diverse area of Chichester: all good times. I know a LOT more about … Continue reading →

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July 17

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

I know this is a little past the date, but represents the part of my journey from the Belgian-French border. We had a little problem with a mud bank, which caused a delay as I cleaned the engine filters, then … Continue reading →

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July 14

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Chris J. arrived from the US and is joining me for a few days. We spent the evening walking around in Ghent, and had a great excursion. Ghent is quite well preserved with small streets, and an extensive tram system. … Continue reading →

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June 17

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

From Dokkum, we moved southwest to Leeuwarden. A lovely city mooring, but with waterlogged lawn to jump onto to tie-up. We explored this city center, and then, after provisioning, returned aboard to move on to a very quiet lake mooring … Continue reading →

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