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11th August and brother David inspects the new ship for the first time.. 15th August. 0605 Engine ON 0615 Depart SYH R Orwell Anchored off Harwich Closing in on Oostende. … Continue Reading →

Simon and Jessica Wilde bought ‘Samingo ll’ on the 4th August.   She was collected and taken by road to the South West… Being loaded at Larkman’s Ltd, Melton 5th … Continue Reading →

5th August and I left the yard who were preparing her for the road. Steve Larkman sent me this picture Driving back from Orford and there she was.  On her … Continue Reading →

29th July  and Janus Van Helfteren gives me a lift on their posh Oyster from Woodbridge TYH to ‘Talisker l’ moored at Ramsholt.  The finest taxi I’ve ever travelled on. … Continue Reading →

‘Talisker l’ off Orford Quay 7th July ‘Sanderling’s’ crew dinghy sailing… Brother Henry and actor Danny aboard Talisker l.  Danny had never been sailing before.  A quick trip out of … Continue Reading →

July 2014 Type: –                         Sadler 32 Name: –                         Samingo ll LOA: –                        31’62 LWL: –                        24’ Beam: –                        10’6” Draft: –                        5’6” DISPLACEMENT: –                        9,500 lbs BALLAST: –                        … Continue Reading →

29th June heading for The Orwell.  Off Languard… On arrival in SYH the stern gland was leaking badly.  I discovered this because I heard the float switch start the electric … Continue Reading →

14th June.  The Doc & ‘Tuesday’ met us at The Deben Bar.  So very very generous of him. This & the next seven pictures are our first few minutes together. … Continue Reading →

6th June & Samingo ll cradled alongside Talisker l New standing rigging for Talisker l.  Steve & Fred Larkman preparing to re step the mast. 11th June. .  12th June Tidemill YH … Continue Reading →

2nd June Orford to Larkman’s Ltd, R Deben.