Author: James Tomlinson

September 2011 Samingo ll and Self The first five hours were uneventful and we made excellent time passing Black Deep at 14.30.  There was a confused sea with winds no … Continue Reading →

Numb Nuts Goes Sailing 2011 The tide turns in his favour & he beats down to Brightlingsea He arrives at 2300. 40+ NM! How clever. HE IS TIRED! NOT THINKING! … Continue Reading →

Me and Samingo ll Harwich to Oostende outward leg 20th November My great friend Pieter Van Cauwenberghe in his Spirit 32 ‘Plankzeil’ had sailed a fair way in to the … Continue Reading →

23rd June Harwich Oostende SE E NE 2-6’s 26th June Oostende Dunkerque N W SW W 1-4’s 27th June Dunkerque Ramsgate W SW 2-5’s VP Visibility 28th June Ramsgate Harwich … Continue Reading →

Samingo ll 18th May 

April  I went to see her lying in Lowestoft and by the 7th April the sale was complete. She was not in very good condition for the sea as I … Continue Reading →

‘Wahine’ was purchased by Alan Jones, Cheshire on the 14th December for £11,000. Clarke & Carter brokered the sale.

Charter 25th – 29th July with Mum & brother William

1st August Leaving Orford Sam with his Dad You take the helm nephew And in to the sea Spinaker Ipswich lock        

Charter 7th – 11th July with Mum & brother William