Category Archives: canal experiences

Nov 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Well, I thought that, having said I was finished with my main objectives, that I would show what I’ve accomplished. Oven the 2.5 years (approx) of cruising, I’ve cruised and explored all of the green highlighted waterways. I’ve missed a … Continue reading →

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Oct 30

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Finished! I’ve toured the major canals and waterways of Britain, and accomplished much of what I’d set out to do. Sure, there are a few smaller waterways I’ve missed, and there will always be opportunities to see more, or re-visit … Continue reading →

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Oct 25

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

I’ve had good times exploring the Grand Union Canal. The 4 days with Nigel were a bonus, and having someone to reminisce about great times past was special. We toured from Uxbridge to Berkhamsted, where Nigel caught the train: the … Continue reading →

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Oct 20

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

I’ve finished the Lee Navigation- I found that moorings are not nearly as restricted and over-crowded as reported. There was always lots of room and choices. Then, across the northern part of London on the Hertford Union Canal, the Regent’s … Continue reading →

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Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to travel and explore, in my wanderings around Britain. I’ve had support from family and friends, and have met many new friends while on the waterways. I spent a … Continue reading →

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Sept 9

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Head of Navigation on the Thames. Sounds iconic and important, right? Well, the reality is a little different today. The end of navigation is at the ‘start’ junction with the Thames and Severn Canal, which is moribund, though there … Continue reading →

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Sept 6

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

An interesting break and then back at boating. I spent the last week helping my friend Nick, and shopping for a boat, round two. It was an interesting time, and I am glad to have had the break while Pat … Continue reading →

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Sept 1

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

PPFOTM. It’s a Mortimer thing- the rest won’t understand… I’ve arrived in Devizes with my friend Nick and his boat ‘Pendragon’. We had a great trip across the Kennet and Avon, exploring the town of Newbury, the pumping house at … Continue reading →

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August 24

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The next chapter in boating. After getting the Boat Safety Inspection completed at Autherley Junction, we moved the boat up the Wolverhampton 21 locks, and found a mooring along the canal beside what we thought was a good pub. Turns … Continue reading →

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August 19

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

What a week! We’ve moved along smartly, but in fits and starts. We waited out a monsoon rainstorm in Macclesfield, then spent a couple of days moving down the Macclesfield to Kidsgrove. Some nice weather again, but not the glorious … Continue reading →

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