Boatwif
The occasional adventures of the Cleddau crew
About Us
We are ‘The Captain’ and ‘Boatwif’, owners of nb Cleddau.
Cleddau was a five year old youngster when we took her on in 1994. She was built for cruising on the River Trent. Over time Cleddau has had internal and external adjustments but she retains her original hull, propeller, anchor and portholes.
When asked (frequently) “What does Cleddau mean?” our response is usually “In Welsh it means swords but Cleddau is the name of the river that flows into the Milford Haven deep water estuary in Pembrokeshire…”
We both grew up in Pembrokeshire; for some years we have kept a record of what we call ‘Monkton Moments’, those exchanges with boaters and non-boaters who recognise our Pembrokeshire connections.
This blog below is a record of our mainly boating adventures.
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Ferry Fascination
It goes back a long way, Boatwif’s fascination with boat and particularly with ferry watching… As small children on a Sunday...
Solent-side and mudslides...
For years there had been talk of going to the Isle of Wight, of walking the Coast Path, of taking in the views – but no firm...
Briefly Afloat...
It was half-term: released from the school routine the Cheshire One bounded up the garden path, paused...
Oh for a boat... Stratford, then and now
The Three Sisters (Boatwif’s three sisters, that is) had generously donated monies for theatre-going in recognition of a significant...
At your convenience – and other folk
On Sunday Cal Guy Jnr was distinctly unwell: he was running a high fever and just wanted to cling to one parent or other...
It’s winter
“It’s winter,” said Cal Son as Boatwif remarked upon Christmas decorations at a shopping mall...
Sights, sounds and tastes in San Diego County
Thursday: bodies and brains were in a jumble – it isn’t easy to adjust to an eight hour time difference. From previous visits...
From Autumn to Fall...
It was almost a shame to forsake British shores on Wednesday: the back garden maple tree is just...
Two canals: two tales
Readers of the last blog A Ferry Trip – by Taxi may remember that the Captain and Boatwif had, so to speak, failed in their...
A boat trip – by taxi
“As your September birthdays are special this year we are sending you on a cruise…” Yes, the...
Three mills and a return to base
Warm sunshine on Saturday: chill wind on Sunday… Yet despite the much colder temperature*...
Bosley Locks in sunshine
Biddulph Aqueduct this morning was glorious, the sun sparkling over the valley, dog walkers and joggers enjoying...