Category Archives: Coastal Britain

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 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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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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September 21

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

It has been an eventful two weeks in Devon. I cruised from Torquay, around the ‘corner’ to Dartmouth Harbour in a very lovely day’s cruising. However, I have discovered an ever-increasing oil leak from the engine. I tried to have … Continue reading →

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August 25

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Well, a number of interesting adventures in the last week. We were moored in Exmouth Harbour, and this was ‘exciting’ in more ways than I might wish. We had fun touring to Exeter, and spent a great day there exploring … Continue reading →

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August 18

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

We arrived in Portland harbour, after a rather bumpy ride, through the tide race at St. Alban’s Point, then across the bay. Portland harbour is a created bay, with a large, many-fortressed breakwater. It used to be a major naval … Continue reading →

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August 16

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

We moved on through the Solent (the waterway between the mainland and the Isle of Wight)through ‘the Needles” where lots of ships have come to grief. A fast tide, and lots of underwater obstacles makes for interesting navigation. All was … Continue reading →

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August 8

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

My daughter, Nicole, arrived, and we are exploring  Chichester, and surroundings. Yesterday was a field trip to Arundel, which is the home of the Duke of Norfolk. Arundel Castle has long history, and changed sides twice during the civil war. … 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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