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3rd August ‘Talisker 1’ is at anchor in the Orwell.  Just down river from Buttermans Bay and just above Colton Creek … tucked into the bank. We arrived yesterday evening.  … Continue Reading →

21st June We are on our mooring at Orford.  It’s summer solstice. Since relaunching on the 13th April we have sailed only 55 NM and some of that was being … Continue Reading →

8th April My diary starts late this year. It’s been very difficult remaining positive.  I’m not a very good invalid. A friend compared her new hip and recovery to my … Continue Reading →

27th October ‘Talisker 1’ n’ me are in Suffolk Yacht Harbour, our winter home. We arrived today just after low water. It was blowing hard from the southwest so I … Continue Reading →

I thought this was all a bit of a nightmare to start with.  I did not get everything right but all the authorities were very helpful.  I have to thank … Continue Reading →

26th September Me n ‘Talisker 1’ are berthed in the Royal North Sea YC, Oostende. But first … I’ll back track a few days and weeks. Brother William was home … Continue Reading →

23rd August 1730 I’m anchored again off Brightlingsea Creek yet again. North easterly winds are forecast overnight. ‘Talisker 1’ and I are in the company of ‘Cadenza’ and Ed Gorman. … Continue Reading →

25th July We are at anchor just off Brightlingsea Creek having arrived yesterday evening. We have been on board since Friday. With fairly strong north easterly winds on Friday evening … Continue Reading →

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 →