Author: James Tomlinson

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 →

Support the RNLI https://rnli.org/support-us/become-a-member 0915 15th June We are 20 NM SE of Aberdeen motoring over a glassy sea.  We departed from Amble yesterday evening at 1800 in strong westerly … Continue Reading →

6th June The adventure begins. Nerves are jangling. In many ways I’m loath to leave home. Leaving Sally, my elderly Mum and there is always loads to do at the … Continue Reading →

11th May I try not to upset the professionals (or indeed anyone), particularly as I’ve been paid to sail on the very odd occasion. Bob Roberts sailed Thames Barges when … Continue Reading →

19th April Me n ‘Talisker 1’ are anchored off Brick Dock above Aldeburgh after a gentle beat up the river with the start of the flood in a light east … Continue Reading →

15th April The joy of being underway again after the winter. Not far!  Yesterday afternoon we left Suffolk Yacht Harbour, our winter umbrella, and sailed under main only, in to … Continue Reading →