Final Day – Chatham to London – We Did It!
Our final leg into London was marked by a mix of celebration and remembrance, shared with some very special guests: Bob, Wendy, Anita, and Emily. This journey held deep significance for Bob, who has been a frequent visitor on Wetwheels, often accompanied by his dear friend Samuel, who has since passed away. To honour Samuel’s […]
Day Eighteen – Lowestoft to Chatham – Birthday Celebrations
Early in the morning, we left Lowestoft with an offshore fresh breeze, the familiar hum of the engine blended with the sound of waves as we navigated past the tug ploughing the harbour, a symbol of the busy port waking up to a new day. Our destination was Chatham on the River Medway, and the […]
Day Seventeen – Scarborough to Lowestoft – Wind Farms and Grumpy Seals!
Today marked an eventful journey for both our boat and shore crews, filled with a mix of serene sea passages and challenging road travels. Our day began at Scarborough Harbour, where we timed our departure perfectly to align with the wind and tide. Slipping out of the harbour with just enough water to meet our […]
Day Sixteen – North Shields to Scarborough (via Whitby) – A Sun-Kissed Journey
Our adventure began at Royal Quay Marina in North Shields, where we left the pontoon on a sunny morning, full of anticipation for the day ahead. Navigating through the lock, we entered the River Tyne, greeted by calm waters and clear skies. As we made our way out of the river and passed through the […]
Day Fifteen – Edinburgh to North Shields – a Special Welcome
Our journey began under the breathtaking clear skies of Port Edgar, setting the stage for another fantastic day as we headed South. The morning sun cast a golden hue over the iconic Forth Bridges as we departed, creating a picture-perfect start to our voyage. The calm waters of the Firth of Forth glistened, promising smooth […]
Day Fourteen: Peterhead to Edinburgh – A Journey Through Mist and Majesty
We were awoken this morning by the persistent foghorn at Peterhead Bay Marina. Although an early start was on the agenda, the sound heralded a day of adventure for our team, even if it left a few of us with bleary eyes. By 6 am, our boat crew had already departed the pontoon, determined to […]
Day Thirteen – Inverness – Peterhead – A Journey Along the Scottish Coastline
Leaving Inverness behind us, the boat enjoyed stretching her legs on the open waters again. As we departed the Moray Firth, we spotted some large dolphins, but they were too quick for our cameras! Making our way along the Scottish coastline, we rounded our most northerly point on this journey just north of the Halliman […]
Day Twelve: Fort Augustus to Inverness – The Hunt for Nessie
Day twelve already, and after a few days of seemingly slow progress due to the speed restrictions along the Caledonian Canal, Wetwheels was finally able to open up her engines and power across Loch Ness. We searched for Nessie, but apart from one blip on the sonar, she remains elusive! We spent some time admiring […]
Day Eleven – Banavie to Fort Augustus – The Highest Wetwheels in the fleet!
We started today with great excitement as we fully entered the Caledonian Canal, leaving behind the sea and venturing into fresh waters. This marked what we believe to be the first time a Wetwheels vessel has traveled on fresh water. The shift resulted in slightly less buoyancy, but it wasn’t significant enough to affect our […]
Day Ten – Corpach to Banavie – Just a short hop!
It was a quiet start this morning as the boat was booked into the afternoon locking up at Neptune Staircase as the mighty Lord of the Glen had precedence on the morning passage up. Once the Lock Keepers had signalled to us, we dropped lines and followed two yachts into the chamber of the first […]