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My wonderful friends David and Candy Masters, US SV ‘Endeavor’ went back to the States in early January. David to get his “shoulder blade” fixed and Candy to have a … Continue Reading →

‘Sentijn’ finally left Ipswich Haven on the 15th April. Pictures aboard ‘Sentijn’ were obviously taken by John and Kara! I’ve got a feeling, even for round the world sailors of … Continue Reading →

On the 23rd March we motored up to Ipswich for a night with ‘Sentijn’ (John, Kara and baby Dean), ‘Taipan’ (Kris and David) and ‘Red Roo’ (Maree and Phil). We’ve … Continue Reading →

On the 15th March ‘Talisker 1’ was relaunched at Suffolk YH. The boys in the yard do an immaculate job. I don’t think many appreciate the guys on the front … Continue Reading →

28th January River Orwell to Brightlingsea .. Windy 30th January 31st January Haul Out Day Suffolk Yacht Harbour

2017 started with crewing on a delivery trip from Ipswich to Palma.   My boat, ‘Talisker 1’ was then launched at Suffolk Yacht Harbour on my return from Majorca. In … Continue Reading →

19th November A sail down the Wallet to Chevaux de Frise Pt and back to Suffolk YH. With Ocean YM David Foreman and US round the world yachtsman John Pennington. … Continue Reading →

1800 BST 9th October DIARY I sailed from Orford to Lowestoft yesterday. It was a frustrating trip with not much wind and a brief squall as we were approaching Lowestoft. … Continue Reading →

26th September 2017 DIARY We are in Brightlingsea Harbour with ‘Dura’ and James R and Harry. Today ‘Dura and ‘Talisker 1’ ghosted down the Wallet in light airs flying our … Continue Reading →

1410 BST 21ST September 2017 DIARY I’ve just had lunch with Pieter, Mieke and Aster at the Royal North Sea YC Oostende. It was lovely catching up with terrific friends. … Continue Reading →