Category Archives: Wandering Canuck Too!

The Start of this year’s tour

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! I’ve been in Hartlepool longer than anywhere else in the UK as part of my adventure. Not exactly what was planned, but the people of Hartlepool have made this abysmal winter season much more bearable. I have a newly … Continue reading →

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December 9

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Wow, it has been a while, and loyal followers, I apologize. I am on the north east coast of England, having made the journey in September along the coast from Eyemouth, to Amble, then to Newcastle, stopping at Blythe overnight. … Continue reading →

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July 31

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Scotland (and Canada!) To Oban in the rain and fog… We moored at the marina, which is actually on Kerrera Island, just across the bay from Oban town. There is a marina ferry regularly, and we alternately explored Kerrera Island … Continue reading →

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June 25

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Ed Mortimer

Northern Ireland We crossed from the Isle of Man, passing a square-rigged sailing ship that had sailed into the harbour the night before, full sails, then fired a saluting gun, and moored along the breakwater wall. An impressive sight. The … 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 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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