Monthly Archives: July 2016

July 25

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Coastal Britain expedition and exploration begins. I left Ramsgate harbour bright and shiny at 0700h, in order to gain a following tide for as long as possible. We made excellent time, in ideal conditions, surviving a 3 ferry convoy leaving … Continue reading →

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July 22

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

And back to Britain. Today, I crossed the channel again, this time from Dunkerque, to Ramsgate. We left at 0715h, and it took about 90 minutes to get through the lift bridges and two locks to get to the sea. … 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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July 11

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

I left the Netherlands on the Gent-Terneuzen Kaanal, and am back in Gent in Belgium. I had a wonderful time exploring the small and the vast waterways of the Netherlands. I hope you have enjoyed the cruise (and if you … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Back to waterways adventures. After spending the day in Naarden, I moored in the harbour of a little island in the Gooimeer. The wind was up and I wanted serious shelter, and not an urban marina mooring. I found the … Continue reading →

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July 1

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Canada Day. Yesterday’s post was all about me and the trip. Today, a History lesson. Naarden has been an important spot for the defense of the area since the 14th century (and probably before that as well). The center … Continue reading →

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