Postscript January 2023

 A late postscript. 

Tzu's ashore in Porthmadog now waiting patiently for some fresh paint and a launch in a few weeks


 If you fancy re-living the previous blog pages with more pictures, videos and some music have a look at the 3 YouTube videos..


Part 1 Marchwood to Fowey



Part 2 Fowey to Milford Haven



Part 3 Dale to Porthmadog

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