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28th June We are anchored in Stangate Creek, River Medway after sailing here from Pyefleet Creek on the 26th in strong northeasterly winds. We had a nice beat out of … Continue Reading →

6thJune 2019 Me and ‘Talisker 1’ arrived in Belgium from Ramsgate yesterday.  I had hoped for the wind to last longer but the forecast was correct and we had to … Continue Reading →

I’ve been listening to the views of some regarding Collision Regulations. Specifically relating to sailing vessels and ships. Taking account of these views I believe that some prevailing attitudes are … Continue Reading →

26th October 2018 ‘Talisker 1’ is coming out very early … 31st October 2018 The masking is gaffer tape … Worried by what the bottom might be like Jim was … Continue Reading →

After extensive sailing in home waters Kris, David and ‘Taipan’ crossed the Indian Ocean, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, crossed the Atlantic and headed up the Eastern Seaboard of … Continue Reading →

‘Talisker 1’ came out of the water at Suffolk Yacht Harbour in January 2018 for maintenance.  She was re launched in mid March. In April I delivered US SV ‘Endeavor’ … Continue Reading →

I cant quite believe the summer is over for me and ‘Talisker 1’. It almost seems like someone else went off on my boat and sailed 5,000 nautical miles in … Continue Reading →

28th September 29th September Was a lovely day with not a lot of wind and it was going to be possible to get out of the River Ore at about … Continue Reading →

5th August Orford SC Sea Race 12th August Out with three Legends in the Perly Miss Some Ordnance on The Ness! 27th August 31st August on the Spit 2nd September … Continue Reading →

14th August ‘Talisker 1’ was struck on her mooring. The gentleman, whose incompetence caused the damage, emailed me to tell me what had happened.  Ten out of ten to him … Continue Reading →