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12th July ‘Talisker 1’ returned to her home port of Orford on the 9th July.  It’s as lovely to get home as it is to set off. We sailed from … Continue Reading →

29th June I’m still in Peterhead. My opinion of Volvo Penta regarding their spare parts is not so good. Whilst my engine, a 2003 1992-1993 has been, and continues to … Continue Reading →

Support the RNLI https://rnli.org/support-us/become-a-member 0915 15th June We are 20 NM SE of Aberdeen motoring over a glassy sea.  We departed from Amble yesterday evening at 1800 in strong westerly … Continue Reading →

6th June The adventure begins. Nerves are jangling. In many ways I’m loath to leave home. Leaving Sally, my elderly Mum and there is always loads to do at the … Continue Reading →

11th May I try not to upset the professionals (or indeed anyone), particularly as I’ve been paid to sail on the very odd occasion. Bob Roberts sailed Thames Barges when … Continue Reading →

19th April Me n ‘Talisker 1’ are anchored off Brick Dock above Aldeburgh after a gentle beat up the river with the start of the flood in a light east … Continue Reading →

15th April The joy of being underway again after the winter. Not far!  Yesterday afternoon we left Suffolk Yacht Harbour, our winter umbrella, and sailed under main only, in to … Continue Reading →

14th January 2021 ‘Talisker 1’ was immaculately hauled out of the water at Suffolk Yacht Harbour on the 4th January.  Due to Covid 19 I was not allowed to go … Continue Reading →

23rd October Me n ‘Talisker 1’ are anchored again in the Orwell, just inside Orwell port hand buoy, with the wind in the west.  Tomorrow morning it will be south … Continue Reading →

6th October 1915 We are anchored just inside Flybury Point in the River Ore having first anchored in the lee of Haversgate Island in Abraham’s Bosom.  The wind is going … Continue Reading →